Pakistan Army Seen In Hopeless Position In East Pakistan
Washington AP reports U S experts say the Pakistani army in East Pakistan is doomed within days. Indian forces, about 12 divisions, hold East Pakistani port and Chittagong harbor under blockade. Air cover is gone. Dacca airport damaged. evacuation unlikely. West theater also bleak. New Delhi could push for a possible drive into Pakistan or capture key cities to end the war.
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Washington
East Pakistan
Rathie Adenrigh
Chittagong
Dacca
Veteran goes on shooting spree in Dayton
In Dayton Ohio ex Army paratrooper Michael Bomar 23 opened fire near Wright Patterson Air Force Base after storming a military apartment rental office. Two men wounded Air Force Sgt Charles Rexrode and civilian Billy McAvee both in satisfactory condition. Bomar surrendered after four hours influenced by base psychiatrist Col Richard Scibetta and his parents. Fourteen year olds nearby commented on his fate.
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Dayton
Air Force
Charles Rexrode
Billy McAvee
Page Manor
Bomar
Col
Richard Scibetta
NATO Ministers Weigh Security Pact and a Conference
Brussels reports that US and European allies affirm need to reinforce guard against communism while split over Soviet demand for a 35 nation European Security Conference next year. Foreign ministers of 15 NATO members seek a united communique by nightfall at the end of their pre Christmas meeting.
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Brussels
UPI
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Viet Cong Down Two U.S. Helicopters In Delta Fight
In the Mekong Delta the Viet Cong shot down two American helicopters yesterday and fired on rescuers. Two U.S. soldiers were killed and seven wounded. A Chinook cargo helicopter was also downed in Cambodia as U.S. air power hit a North Vietnamese anti aircraft site. Premier Lon Nol urged Cambodians to keep faith in the armed forces after setbacks on Highway 6.
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Saigon
UPS
Mekong Delta
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Lon Nol
Highway 6
Missing Danish vessel Heering Kirse feared lost in Pacific
Four nations scoured the North Pacific around Midway Island for the 7,000 ton Danish merchant ship Heering Kirse and its 36 crew after the crew sent an SOS and the message leaving the ship now. The ship, en route from Manzanillo to Japan with grain, disappeared Wednesday night 120 miles northeast of Midway. An air and sea search yesterday yielded no trace.
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Midway Island
UPI
North Pacific
Mitway Island
Manzanillo
Mexico
Japan
Israel opposes UN pullout plan in speech
Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban appeared before the General Assembly to reject an African drafted resolution urging Israel to pledge withdrawal from occupied Egyptian territory. The Soviet Union accused China and the United States of blocking peace in the Middle East as the Jarring mission was reactivated.
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United Nations. N.Y
Abba Eban
General Assembly
Israel
Soviet Union
China
United States
Middle East
Gunnar Jarring
Santa’s custom wig draws daily Detroit beard care
A Detroit suburb salon gives free comb-outs for Santa’s beard wig to keep his look believable. The cost of the hairpiece is $100, and he may receive up to three comb-outs a day if beard tugging is heavy, according to UPI photos.
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Santa
Detroit
UPI
Selective Service Issues New Draft Rules
Washington UP I reports major changes in draft regulations effective today. Men born after August 30, 1922 may discard unused draft cards when no longer liable for service at ages 26 or 35, depending on deferments. Undergraduate deferments end for last quarter year students, a national call system aligns induction notices, 1-H holding category created, and minimum induction notice rises from 10 to 20 days.
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Washington
UPI
Selective Service
Senate confirms Rehnquist confirmation vote looms
Senate supporters press to close debate on William H. Rehnquist rising the chance of a noon vote. Republican Leader Hugh Scott says the majority backs the nominee though a two thirds rule is needed to end debate. If rejected, a further roll call could occur tomorrow as the chamber races to adjourn for the year.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
William H. Rehnquist
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Rehnquist
Phoenix
Ariz
Nixon
Richmond
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Birch Bayh
Dind
Robert H. Jackson
Jackson
Bayh
Justice Jackson
Congress
Nixon vetoes $2 billion antipoverty bill over cost
President Nixon rejected a sweeping antipoverty plan that would have funded day care and child services for families regardless of income. The veto cited cost and administrative concerns, with critics accusing politics of driving the decision. The measure aimed to extend services beyond Head Start, offering free care for very low income families and sliding-scale fees for others, prioritizing working mothers.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Legal-Services Corporation
America
John Brademas
D-Ind
House
Nine Memphis officers charged in black youth death
Nine policemen and deputies faced charges from first degree murder to neglect of duty over Elton Hayes 17's death after a police chase in Memphis. Four defendants were charged with murder, four with assault to commit murder, and one with neglect of duty. bonds ranged up to ten thousand dollars as city and county officers defended the actions of a primarily black youth crackdown.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
Roy C. Nixon
Memphis
Shelby County
Sheriff's Department
Elton Hayes
Theodore Wilks
Edward Bonham
Johnnie L. Roberts
Michael J. Dougherty
Danny L. Davis
Larry R. Skelton
James B. Dyer
William L. Graves
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Michael N. Bomar
Barbara Riggs
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Fla
Sarah Potter
Sen. Scott
Donald Cronson
Cronson
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London
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