Democrats oppose U S bombing raids in Vietnam
Washington reports mounting Republican and Democratic criticism of intensified air strikes over North Vietnam. Defense Secretary Laird says strikes followed 1968 understandings violations and will be limited, while troop withdrawals proceed. Critics call for a national address, a full congressional probe, and a date for total U S withdrawal as POW and negotiation issues loom.
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Indians seek prisoner swap to aid Mujib deal
India plans a prisoner exchange using Pakistani civilians held in East Pakistan as bargaining chips to secure Sheik Mujibur Rahman’s safety and West Pakistan Bengalis’ welfare. D. P Dhar said the swap is not offered to Pakistan yet, as talks continue.
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Brandt to Meet Nixon in Key Biscayne for Talks
German Chancellor Willy Brandt smiles as he comments to newsmen about his U.S. trip. He will meet President Nixon in Key Biscayne to exchange views on global issues. An afternoon session and a private dinner are planned, with Secretary Rogers discussing with Foreign Minister Scheel.
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Funds bill for violent crime victims eyed
Washington AP reports bipartisan support for a Victims of Crime Act of 1972 to fund compensation for innocent victims or survivors up to 50000 for medical costs lost earnings and funeral expenses with a 75 percent federal match for state programs. The bill also funds police fire and prison guard death benefits and antitrust style remedies for organized crime victims.
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German police hunt Cologne bank robbers near French border
Four thousand West German officers pressed a manhunt for three Cologne bandits who robbed a Deutschebank branch in Saarbrucken. After two hostages were freed, the trio fled into Kirkeler forest with about $97,000 in a black attache. Police chiefs Werner Hamacher and Hans Krauss swapped as hostages for eight hours to negotiate and aid the pursuit toward the frontier helped by Saarland authorities.
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Woman survives six story fall from Rio building
Amelia Pessutti, a 38 year old divorcee, leapt from the sixth floor of a Rio de Janeiro apartment block. Her fall appeared cushioned by a thin metal roof of a restaurant below, after which she smoked a cigarette while awaiting an ambulance. The incident, captured by an amateur photographer, occurred during the Christmas holiday.
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Rio de Janeiro
Soviet defector returns home after briefing U.S. officials
Anatoly Kuzmich Chebotaryev, a major in Russian military intelligence, leaves the United States at his own request after two months of briefing American intelligence. State Department official says no suggestion he was a plant, while other U.S. officials will review information he provided during residence in Washington with an intelligence agent.
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Safety council predicts 400 to 500 traffic deaths
The National Safety Council estimates 400 to 500 people will be killed in traffic accidents during the New Year weekend. The 78 hour period starts 6 p.m. Thursday and ends midnight Sunday. Last Christmas weekend saw 614 deaths, with prior estimates between 520 and 620.
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Sadat to Outline Mideast Strategy in Special Session
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat will address a special joint session of parliament and the Arab Socialist Union leadership to spell out action plans against Israel. This comes within a day of Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad declaring war with Israel inevitable and no alternative to a military settlement.
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Satellite scare ends as craft lands in Indian Ocean
Confusion sparked a radio report that a Soviet satellite would crash near Bad Axe Michigan within 200 miles. NORAD denied the claim, noting the unmanned vehicle likely would not hit a back yard. The satellite splashed down in the Indian Ocean near Australia, resolving the miscue.
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