Communist troop movements key to future
White House officials say six to eight weeks of communist troop activity will signal if Hanoi plans a major new Vietnam offensive or seeks peace talks in Paris. Infiltration from the north has risen, possibly replacing losses, or signaling stabilization and possible negotiations. Continued on Page 6-A.
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Congress in Gear but Break Is Stuck
Washington UPI Congress faced a Christmas deadline as lawmakers clash over foreign aid and a large appropriations bill. The Senate rejected a compromise foreign aid bill over a provision for jet planes to Nationalist China, while Democrats delayed action on a health and education appropriations bill until January.
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Mitchell says Blacks ignore progress under Nixon
Attorney General John N. Mitchell says the Nixon Administration has made impressive gains for Negroes but Black leaders refuse to admit it publicly because their constituency is predominantly Democratic. He notes repeated instances of this stance.
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U S POWs to Receive Christmas Presents Assured
North Vietnam said American prisoners would receive gifts via ordinary channels and a Christmas dinner with turkey, while rejecting a bid to fly gifts in by charter. The reply cited humanitarian policy and urged gifts sent by Moscow route under existing conditions.
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Good Morning Morning Phrase About Cutting Friendship
The line notes that harsh words can end friendships, presenting a blunt observation on how a single cutting remark can damage trust and distance between people. It underscores the impact of language in social bonds.
Bob Hope Arrives in Bangkok for Christmas Tour
Bob Hope and 18 showgirls landed in Bangkok to begin his sixth Southeast Asia Christmas tour for American servicemen. A USAF man in a Santa suit kissed Hope, and the group received flower garlands as he stepped from the plane. Hope quipped it felt like a flower girl at Tiny Tim's wedding.
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United States proposes concrete Middle East terms to Big Four
The United States submits a concrete proposal on Israeli Jordanian issues to the Big Four at the United Nations led by Charles W. Yost. It favors limited land transfers and a robust peace commitment, differs from the Soviet plan, and excludes Syria from major power talks as tensions with Arab leaders rise.
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Syria
Indications Bright for Tax Reform in Final Conference Bill
Washington reports show White House silent on a veto while signs point to President Nixon signing the tax reform and relief bill. The conference committee produced a budget-friendly version with smaller revenue losses than both House and Senate versions, and projections after 1972 show modest deficits, aligning with Treasury targets. The final bill, praised by lawmakers from both parties, faces House votes and potential Senate action.
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