North Vietnam Steps Up Attack Across Mekong Delta
In overnight strikes near Saigon and the Mekong Delta, North Vietnamese forces shelled airfields and camps. U S and allied units reported light to moderate casualties with some damage to bases, while helicopters attacked suspected Viet Cong positions along canals and marshlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ororge MacArthur
Saigon
U.S
Binh Thuy
Delta
Al'Tho
Thuis
Jury
Tho
Sth
Sai J
Gth Infantry Division
Dong Tam
Mekong
Vietnam
Sai
Gan
Hanoi
Paris
Ameria
Year Ahead Uncertain as Bank Rates Rise to 7 Percent
The AP reports First National City Bank raised its best customers rate to 7 percent, signaling higher borrowing costs for homes and cars and triggering a stock market drop. Banks across the nation followed, pushing the Dow down 10.94 to 925.72 after a morning slide. Investments shift as lenders try to cool inflation and slow growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Frank
NEW York AP
First National City Bank
Wall Street
First National
Dow Jones
Federal Reserve System
Fed
Prayer on frozen earth reflects spiritual patience
The daily prayer describes how frozen ground slows life yet preserves hope. Seeds lie buried under snow until the sun triggers resurrections, urging patient trust in divine movement amid winter stillness. Lea Woodrum of Hastings Michigan offers the prayer for the United Methodist Church.
Britain to keep 50-ship fleet through 1971 withdrawal
Britain will not cut its 50 ship Royal Navy fleet before the Southeast Asia withdrawal due at end of 1971. The Hermes aircraft carrier sails home from Singapore in February and will be replaced, with Albion, Intrepid, and other ships remaining in the Far East force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Navy
Britain
Southeast Asia
Defense Ministry
Hermes
Singapore
Far East
Albion
Intrepid
New York City Hosts Love-In For Moon Astronauts
A formal state dinner at the Waldorf Astoria turned into a love-in as astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders faced hundreds of admirers. Gov. Rockefeller urged guests to return to seats as crowds pressed for autographs and questions about the moon mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Borntan
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Waldorf Astecia
New York City
Mary Schurz
Associated Press
Borman
Jovelll
Anders
Webdorf-Astoria Grand — Ballroom
Nelson A. Rockefeller
James A Lovell Jr
Navy
Jrusts
Spsce
Mars
Moon
Air Force Col
Earth
Frank Borman
Rockefeller
Susan Borman
Air Force
Cal.jarge
William A. Anders
Marilyn Lovell
Vality
Price Anders
Lovell
Negro Student Militants Defy Evacuation Orders at Colleges
The Associated Press reports fourth day of protests as Negro student militants occupy administration buildings at Brandeis University Swarthmore College and other campuses. Faculty and trustees debate concessions while demonstrations ripple into Madison Wisconsin where The Daily Cardinal loses publishing privileges and higher standards are adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brandeis Pus
University
Swarthmore
Orlersters
Aftzalm
Caniarnaan
Brandeis Black Cabels
Brandeis
Waltham
Mass
Swarthmore College
Philadelphia
Themerican Studies
Trustees of
New York
Columbia Universe
Safegard
Spokseman
Vincent J. Rigdon
Birchers
Nixon
State Supreme Court
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Daily Cardinal
Mohawk Indians Seek U.N. Aid In Canadian Dispute
The St Regis Mohawks plan to send a delegation to the United Nations to enlist unaligned nations to press Canada over customs duties on Mohawks traveling from the United States. The dispute centers on the Jay Treaty and free cross border passage claimed by Mohawks. Canada argues treaty ratification did not occur domestically. The group cites a split within the community between negotiators and militants and notes bridge blockades that led to arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena, N
St. Regis
United Nations
Canada
Massena
New York
United States
International Bridge
Cornwaill
Ont
England
U.S
First Kisses Disappointment Survey Shows
Milan AP reports a nationwide kissing survey by a Milan market research firm. It quotes teens like Angelia Magni saying first kisses are a disappointment. The study notes about 48 percent of Italian teenage girls are unkissed at age 16 and recalls personal reactions from several participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Maly
Angelia Magni
Angela
Theo
Apollo 11 crew named for moon mission by NASA
AP reports Apollo 11 picks Armstrong Aldrin and Collins for the lunar landing mission. Armstrong stresses three rocket engine firings must work for return. Aldrin and Collins discuss roles and simulations, with wives reacting with cautious support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Recen
Aerospace Winter Space Center
Houston
Earth
Neil A. Armstrong
Moon
Armstrong
Air Force
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Collins
He Aldrin
Aldrin
Collings
Woman Killed by Hot Lava of Merapi Volcano
At least one 30 year old woman died after Merapi volcano in Central Java erupted. Antara News Agency reports lava destroyed 19 homes in Srumbung district and killed animals while more people are missing feared dead. Continuous activity with avalanches and hot ash affecting villages on lower slopes.
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Takarta
Indonesia
APY
Rentral
Antara
Srumbung
Jogjatarta
Merapi
Karindjing
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THE
Daily Mail
Sunner
Hagerstown
Venana
Myree
Lea Woodrum
Hastings, Mich
United Methodist
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Condor & Associates
Washington St
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Charlestoun
W. Warner AM
OPM
P.M Evi & Sal
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Jet
Nirs
Nelren Rockefeller
U.N
Central Hearing Service
Baker's Jewelry
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Prana
ITIB
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Thane von Wall
Hope
Susan Sant Ares
P.M
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Elem Wision
Metrocoumr
Umellfighters
Universal Picture
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George Kennedy
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WIRE
Panavision Technicolor
United Artists
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