Week’s U.S. war toll nears 1971 level in week
Saigon reports the heaviest weekly U.S. casualties in almost a year for the Dec 17 23 period, with 9 rem of the bombardment campaign. American deaths total 5,013 in action and 302,584 overall since the spring of 1971, while South Vietnamese losses drop to their lowest since Hanoi’s invasion.
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Fire devastates Port Chester hotel. three dead, search resumes
Firefighters comb through rubble of a burned three story hotel in Port Chester New York as two men perished in the blaze. One victim Frank Wickham reportedly an amputee overpowered by smoke in his room. Officials say the torn century structure housed 18 occupants many on welfare or Social Security. exact number inside at the time unknown.
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Belfast gunman slain amid Christmas truce turmoil
Belfast reported a gunman killed near Stra dane after a failed challenge by British forces. One other man wounded and captured. The six day lull ended as IRA Provisional truce held. Independent Catholic and Protestant terrorists were active with attacks in Belfast and Londonderry. A bomb in Portadown wounded a couple. an army post near Belfast was targeted with no casualties.
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Pearson dies after long public career and memoirs
Former Canadian diplomat and politician Pearson dies at an advanced age. Born April 23, 1897 in Toronto, he served as foreign secretary from 1948 to 1957, helped shape postwar policy, chaired UN actions, and led Canada during pivotal events including the formation of Israel and the Korean War era. He leaves a widow Maryon, a daughter Mrs. Walter Hannah, and a son Geoff.
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Job training overhaul announced in New York
New York City will overhaul job training efforts as Human Resources Administrator Jule M. Sugarman announced the replacement of the six year old Manpower and Career Development Agency with a new Department of Employment. The change consolidates several job programs to improve outcomes for unskilled workers.
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