Reds Prepare Major Viet Cong Offensive Near Saigon
Captured Viet Cong documents describe a three phase plan starting December 10 to attack government outposts, shell cities, then mount ground assaults on major cities including Saigon. Saigon claims the drive has begun while U.S. officials assess threat level and readiness near Paris talks.
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Ssaigon
API
Paris
Saigon
da Nang
Mekong
U.S
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Tran van Huong
South Vietnam
Washington
Clark M. Clifford
21 Inmates Escape From Old Orleans Parish Jail
Twenty one prisoners including four murderers escaped an antiquated Orleans Parish jail after kicking through a door and climbing to the attic roof. Guards were outnumbered as 900 inmates filled a 400 capacity facility, with officials noting possible outside help and a six hour lapse before discovery.
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New Orleans
OPI
Orleans Parish
Bernard J. Bagert
Bulding
Louis A. Heyd
Heyd
Nixon Plans Florida Visit To Shake Effects Of Flu
President elect Nixon, suffering a low grade flu, aims to travel to Florida for sun and recuperation. He said a Florida trip should help him recover, and he planned to leave soon despite feeling “pretty good” after a weekend bout that followed a wedding event.
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Nixon
Florida
New York
Julie
Dwight David Eisenhower II
Ronald L. Ziegler
Victor de Luccia
Fifth Avenue
Ziegler
Commission urges against new welfare eligibility declaration
The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations says it is premature to allow welfare applicants to sign a simple declaration of need instead of a full investigation. The panel notes states should test their own systems and the change could take effect in June unless reversed by the new administration.
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Washington
Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Spiro T. Agnew
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Informal Alliance Feared in Arizona Senate Next Year
Informal coalition of Republicans and Democrats with balance of power is being explored in Arizona Senate races. Sources say Pima County strategists discuss paths to a cross party bloc to influence legislation.
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Arizona Senate
Tucson Daily Citizen
Pima Coun
Arizona Senate Split Over Maricopa Leadership Sparks Coalition Talk
Three Pima senators Jacquin Cardella and Holsclaw have blocked GOP control in the Arizona Senate with 13 others. A December meeting may draft a coalition with Knoles Huso and Crosby, potentially giving a 16 vote bloc to organize leadership and shape votes while keeping members free from strict party lines.
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GOP
Arizona
Phoenix
Senate
Pima
William Jacquin
Ken Cardelta
Douglas Holsclaw
Jacquin
Cardela
Holsclaw
Maricopa
Thomas Knoles
Flagstaff
William Huso
Show Low
Frank Crosby
Pinetop
Huso
Knoles
Maricopa County
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Reds
Old Jail
Statler
Santa Claus
Bill Heilig
Statler Hilton Inn
Walter Kress
Gregor Kress
E. 36Th St
Mary Helen Johnson
Rosa Johnson
S. Coleta Ave
Shriner
Citizen
Kennecott
Copper Corporation
Ray Mines Division
G.O.P
Dick Casey
Cardella
Sen
William Porter
David Kret
Orme Lewis
Andy Capp
the Citizen
House OF Nutrition
Broadway
Swan Rd
Bulova
Tucson
E. Broadway
Swan Road
S. M.L
Merry Christmas
Congress
Wilmot Plaza
Wilmot
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