De Gaulle Maintains Franc Parity After Bonn Talks
Paris reports De Gaulle overruled advisers and kept the franc's value, defying expectations of a 10 to 15 percent devaluation. Bonn creditors totaling 2 billion dollars supported France, while Germany resists revaluation. The move sparks market tremors and a push toward a new international monetary conference to readjust major parities.
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Saragat Delays New Italian Premier Pick
In Rome the Christian Democrats fight over leadership delays President Saragat's plan to name a new premier after Leone's resignation. Unrest grows with student protests and a 1,500-strong anti-terrorist police force patrolling Rome amid bombings of schools and gas stations ahead of nationwide strikes on December 5.
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Jerusalem Is Divided Once More
Jerusalem remains split as barriers return after a major terrorist blast. Curfew blocks Arab and Jewish areas, many tourists stranded in East Jerusalem hotels, arrests and searches underway. Israelis bar access except for designated routes to the Western Wall and other restricted flows.
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Tornado Devastates Killarney Town and Injures Residents
UPI reports a Friday night tornado demolished Killarney injuring several and prompting police to declare a state of emergency. All 300 homes in the township were damaged or destroyed. A separate item notes Taiwan University Hospital rejection of a Hong Kong kidney offer to save a Chinese girl.
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Ky Likely Leads Saigon Team At Paris Talks
In Saigon observers expect Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky to head South Vietnam negotiating efforts in Paris. Thieu has not discouraged the idea and sources say Washington and Saigon near agreement on major issues, with semantics delaying final lift of the boycott. Separate Manila report notes a Navy compensation of 3750 dollars to a mother after her son was killed by a Marine sentry at Langley Point base.
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U.S. Plane Shot Down Over North Vietnam
UPI reports a U.S. reconnaissance plane was shot down by Communist gunners over North Vietnam, the first loss since the bombing halt began November 1. A search and rescue operation was under way, with conflicting claims of pilot capture.
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Fire destroys 775 shops in Seoul marketplace
In Seoul, a massive blaze swept a crowded marketplace early Saturday, destroying 775 shops and leaving one fireman missing. Authorities dispatch crews to contain the fire and search for the firefighter.
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Britons On Spree As Tax Hikes Spark Fallout
London reporters note a public outcry over the Labor government austerity plan and pound saving taxes. Britons rushed to spend, clearing stocks of cigarettes liquor refrigerators and other items at pre tax prices while pub owners threaten a three day strike. Edward Heath led a Conservative rally denouncing the government as false pretenses and gross negligence as Parliament prepares to debate the measures.
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