15 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1969
Page
1
A super tanker sank near West Africa while en route to the Gulf delivering crude oil to Ballerdam. The Marpessa, built earlier, was driven under by the seas causing a partial spill. Initial estimates place cargo and ship losses around 25 million dollars with underwriters and Shell weighing the market impact.
Washington AP says President Nixon is expected to announce a third wave of troop withdrawals from Vietnam during a nationwide address at 6 pm EST on network TV and radio. Officials offered no troop-count figures. speculation places withdrawals at 30,000 to 40,000. The White House previously floated a Christmas pullout target, and Defense Secretary Laird said the situation remains encouraging for South Vietnam.
Heavy snows and wind gusts cripple travel from the Northeast to the Northwest. Massachusetts New Hampshire and southern Maine report major snowfall while Maryland and Pennsylvania face several inches as motorists contend with slick roads. One boat capsized offshore and widespread power and travel disruptions are noted as storm systems linger today.
AP dispatch from Saigon notes the government claims 92.5 percent of the South Vietnamese population under its control, the highest since the war began. The release cites expanded government reach from an initial 13.3 million to about 17 million in 1962, with 40 percent in contested areas and Mekong Delta fighting continuing. Allies report 26 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed in 24 hours, US casualties include three Americans killed and 12 wounded, plus 17 South Vietnamese killed and 46 wounded. An arms cache discovery near Saigon yields large quantities of weapons.
Senate and House conferees press toward a tax reform compromise before Christmas. Key figures including Albert Gore Jr. and Treasury officials debate personal exemptions and social security provisions while aiming to finish before adjournment.
GOP strategists map the next year’s campaigns with Nixon’s potential role central to efforts to win the Senate and Senate seats in the South. Rep. Rogers and others weigh leadership while Allison and Agnew brace for bold party moves in key races. Major targets include Democrats holding governorships and pivotal Senate contests in 1970.
Washington reports reveal mismanagement of Title I funds intended to aid disadvantaged students. Audits show money diverted to unsuitable costs, including building projects and non Title I salaries. Officials defend tightened controls and push for targeted funding, accountability, and better outcomes for eligible children.
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