Red Terrorist Bomb Blasts U.S. Embassy
The blast damaged the U S Embassy in Saigon amid security lapses as Viet Cong terrorists used a car bomb. An embassy spokesman noted routine searches by Americans. past 1965 attack killed 22 people, wounded 190, including two Americans. Cambodian officer suggests an infiltrating reconnaisance unit may have scouted Phnom Penh defenses.
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U.S
Saigon
U. Alexis Johnson
South Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Economic moves ripple through markets as Fed cuts rates
Economists describe the Fed discount rate cut as a signal of downward pressure on interest rates. Banks quickly trimmed prime lending rates from 7 1/4% to 7% with more cuts anticipated, while analysts foresee implications for consumer borrowing in the coming months. Separately, Cambodian front lines near Phnom Penh report heavy fighting, with multiple engagements across Tonle Sap and Highway 4 as government forces hold and retreat positions amid casualties.
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Sion
Pierre Rinfret
Fed
Paul Samuelson
Federal Reserve Board
Samuelson
Treasury
R. Duane Saunders
Chemical Bank of New York
Rinfret
Phnom Penh
Tonle Sap
Kompong Cham
Prey Totung
Kim Rom
Kompong Som
Prek Kham Ferry
Mekong River
Young Drivers Benefit From Liberal Auto Insurance Plans
Charles J. Ellett & Son offers affordable auto insurance and liberal financing for youth facing high rates. Located at 747 2nd Avenue North Troy, the firm invites calls to 235-3500 for coverage.
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Charles J. Ellett & Son
2Nd Avenue
North
Troy
Poll shows Muskie ahead of Nixon in Harris survey
A Louis Harris poll conducted November 14 to 19 shows Sen Edmund Muskie leading President Nixon 46 percent to 40 with 10 for George Wallace. Nixon leads other Democrats like Kennedy and Humphrey and also trails Muskie as the strongest possible 1972 opponent.
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New York
Louis Harris
Nixon
Edmund S. Muskie
Dmaine
Muskie
George C. Wallace
Harris
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Wallace
Hubert H. Humphrey
John V. Lindsay
Troy Budget Adopted Despite Tax Hike Concerns
Troy council approves the 1971 budget by a 4-1 margin after councilman Werlin cites the corporation counsel. Ray J. Quinn calls the budget a stride forward for Troy amid high per capita taxes while noting water and sewer rent increases support the expanding Bureau. City Manager DeSantis says salary negotiations include pay raises for police and fire personnel.
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Raymond J. Quinn
Troy
Quinn
Ralph A. DeSantis
CSEA
PERB
Connally
Lansingburgh
Democrat-Conservative
Engstrom
Former Agents Describe Army Secret Police Tactics
A group of ex military intelligence officers told NBC they built up a covert domestic intelligence apparatus to monitor antiwar and civil rights protests, including King funeral coverage, the Poor People’s Campaign, the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention, and Nixon’s 1969 inauguration. They claimed files held names of high US officials and that agents infiltrated antiwar groups planning Nixon’s inauguration.
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New York
UPI
Martin Luther King
Chicago
Nixon
NBC
NBC News
Tom Pettit
Army
David Johson
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Conrad Hilton
McCarthy
Coretta King
Atlanta
New Panama Canal Proposed by Presidential Commission
A federal commission urged building a sea level canal several miles west of the current Panama Canal, outside the Canal Zone, costing about 2.88 billion dollars. After a six year study the panel tentatively ruled out nuclear explosive construction.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Panama
Nixon
Nixon seeks probe over Lithuanian defector denial of sanctuary
Rep. Monagan urged an investigation into the denial of sanctuary for a Lithuanian defector amid reports of a brutal recapture by Soviet sailors. The Coast Guard said the defecting sailor was denied sanctuary after the Soviet captain accused him of stealing $2000. Coast Guard officials noted the sailor jumped from the Soviet ship to the Coast Guard vessel rather than into the water, affecting sanctuary chances. State Department statements expressed regret over the forced return, while avoiding blame pending full inquiry.
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Monagan
Coast Guard
Volpe
Adm
Chester R. Vender
State Department
Robert J. MaCloskey
Department
McCloskey
United
Vender
William B. Ellis
First Coast Guard
Boston
Vigilant
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Bender
Ellis
Beltone offers free tiny hearing aid sample in Albany ad
Albany advertisement promotes a free non-operating model of Beltone behind the ear aid for those who hear but do not understand words. The compact unit weighs under one third of an ounce and requires no wires. Readers are urged to write for one or call (436-9604) for information.
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Albany
N.Y
Beltone
Belione Hearing Aid Center
P.O. Box
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