Allies say Viet raids blunted expected offensive
U S and South Vietnamese officials say a major communist South Vietnam offensive was deterred by a timely allied bombing campaign. Despite small rocket attacks near Saigon and in the Central Highlands and heavy casualties in the Mekong Delta, no wide offensive occurred. Intelligence and officials note continued grey alert and ongoing bombings into North Vietnam and Laos.
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Peking
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Bomb kills four IRA agents in Belfast violence surge
An automobile bomb blast in Belfast killed four men believed to be IRA agents and wounded bystanders as troops and snipers engaged in fierce fighting across Londonderry. The 40 pound gelignite charge was to be used for a bombing, while a gas station bombing near City Hall added to the violence as inquiry opens into January 30 shootings.
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Brian Gibbons
Israel stages largest war games since 1967 defeat
Israel sharpened its strike capabilities in a major drill near the Negev and Sinai as regular and reserve troops practiced tank and air battles. Prime Minister Meir Defense Minister Dayan and other leaders watched from a hilltop while officers announced details over a public address system. In Cyprus UN envoy Jarring met Israeli ambassador Timor and Cypriot officials as Jarring planned a trip to Israel within days.
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Cyprus
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Moshe Dayan
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Sinai
Nixon urges goodwill at Peking banquet
President Nixon in Peking seeks to bury U S China animosity saying neither side seeks territory, domination, or world rule. He quotes Mao and urges both peoples to rise to greatness to build a new and better world.
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Vines Herald ESORD circulation figures and rates
The Vines Herald ESORD lists pricing for carrier delivery at 90 cents per week and 15 to 20 cents at newsstands. It notes second class postage paid at Middletown and reports net paid circulation figures for January 1972 and January 1971.
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Crash Kills 10 in Venezuela Slum near Airport
A Venezuelan Air Force F-86 crashed into a slum home near Barquisimeto airport seconds after takeoff on a training flight. Ten people were killed and several injured, including four children from the same family. Pilot Lt Jorge Garrido Martinez survived with critical burns. Initial reports cited mechanical failure.
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