article sees Poland entering new phase of econ development in attempt to shape less cumbersome econ machine and to provide higher standard of living; sees youthful masses and young technocrats as impetus for reforms; notes indifference of workers, production bottlenecks and shortages of consumer goods in econ that remains production-oriented; illus

Poland Is Reaching for a Better Life; Poland Reaching for Better Life as She Seeks Closer West German Relations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- President Nixon is reported to have received warnings from a group of top American industry leaders with oil and other interests in the Middle East that the United States is rapidly losing political and economic influence in the Arab states because of its present policies.  

Industrialists Reported to Warn Nixon on Loss of Influence With Arabs; Nixon Warned Arab Support Wanes

It was the Sunday before Christmas, and on streetcorners all around the city New Yorkers were celebrating by re-enacting the traditional battle of the Christmas tree, taking deep breaths of the forest-scented air as they tried to balance the budget against the allure of a seven-foot Scotch pine.  

Holiday Tempo Picks Up On First Day of Winter; HOLIDAY'S TEMPO INCREASES IN CITY

Front Page 1 -- No Title

Front Page 2 -- No Title

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The Nixon Administration's formula for Israeli-Jordanian peace negotiations has provoked what appears to be the gravest crisis of confidence between the United States and Israel in nine months of international peace-making efforts.  

New Formula for Peace Angers Israel; ISRAEL IS ANGERED BY NEW U.S. PLAN

E Ger draft of proposed treaty with W Ger calls for admission of both Gers

2 GERMAN STATES SET TALKS ON TIES FOR MID-JANUARY; An Agreement in Principle on First Step Reached by Ulbricht and Heinemann

Lindsay, stressing cities need whole new approach, holds change in attitude must be adopted not only by mayors but by govs and Pres, TV-radio int; calls Nixon Adm disappointment both in terms of programs offered and vigor with which they were pressed; suggests Nixon will have to fight for cities to win his support in '72 Pres election

ROCKEFELLER TOLD AID TO CITY IS KEY TO LINDSAY'S HELP; Mayor Says Governor Must Fight for Urban Centers to Win His Endorsement

Gov Rockefeller plans 1st major overhaul in history of NYS PSC; concerned about criticisms of comm

First Overhaul of P.S.C. Is Planned by Governor; Swidler Reported in Line to Head State Agency -- Better Consumer Protection and New Power Sources Pledged

RABAT, Morocco, Dec. 21 -- Leaders of the Arab world opened a conference here today to coordinate their forces against Israel. But they found themselves distracted by reports from the United Nations about a United States formula for an Israeli-Jordanian settlement in the Middle Eastern conflict.

ARAB CONFERENCE OPENS IN MOROCCO; Leaders Seek Joint Stand Against Israel -- Anxious About New U.S. Offer

growing rift between Nixon and Cong, despite Nixon Oct call for 'working partnership,' discussed; various factors include Nixon poor liaison, apparently passive temperament toward legis, difference with Cong on basic priorities; some Congressmen comment; role of B N Harlow, Nixon chief of Cong relations, noted

Congress and Nixon: Fight Grows Sharper; Congress and President: Battle Becomes Sharper Despite Nixon 'Partnership' Plea

Amer Deserters Com holds 'Christmas Dinner in Peace', Montreal, for 150 US youths who have fled to city in recent mos; repts 20 to 30 deserters arrive at com's office each wk

Deserters Gather for Montreal Dinner

Xuan Thuy suggests US may break off Paris talks and resume bombing of N Vietnam, s, Paris; says N Vietnam is ready to make war

Hanoi's Chief Delegate Suggests U.S. May Break Off Paris Talks

Thai Govt orders dusk-to-dawn curfew, beginning Dec 31, in 3 southern provs where Communist terrorism has increased

Curfew to Curb Terror Imposed in 3 Thai Areas

S Vietnamese woman doing her laundry in sandbagged fortification illus

Allies Moving to Block Key Infiltration Trail

Cooke celebrates mass for 1,800 servicemen near Danang

Cooke Offers Mass in Danang

enemy keeps up pressure in Mekong Delta; attacks S Vietnamese units; 19 S Vietnamese wounded; other action reptd

Enemy Keeps Up Pressure in Delta

Sen Kennedy questions whether lottery system is truly random; notes 26 Dec days and 21 Nov days were on top half of selection list, but only 12 Jan days and 12 Feb days were in top half; asks Natl Sciences Acad pres Handler to provide analysis of drawings at hearings on Selective Service reform scheduled for early '70

Kennedy Questions If Lottery for Draft Was Truly Random

The Proceedings In the U.N. Today

Perot group takes off to deliver Xmas gifts

Flight Leaves to Aid P.O.W.'s Despite Cool Response in Hanoi

Pravda ed, marking 90th anniv of Stalin's birth, affirms present official view that Stalin carried out socialist transformation of USSR; praises his role in developing Soviet system, but criticizes his 'unjustified repression' of Soviet people; confirms official view that Stalin's actions were adequately evaluated in June '56 Central Com statement on 'overcoming cult of personality and its consequences'

Soviet Marks Stalin's 90th Birthday With Praise and Criticism

Academic and other intellectuals persist in questioning values of life in Tito's 'open soc'; Belgrade Univ newspaper appears without usual list of editors, signaling replacement of present ed bd by more conservative students; Dr B Pribicevic, official of Communist party com at univ, deplores influence of left-wing students in Western countries on Yugoslav youth; Yugoslav prof sees divergent ideological trends developing

New Left in Yugoslavia Scores Party Policies as Conservative

E Ger press agency repts defense mins set Moscow conf

Bloc Ministers to Meet

son David and wife in Brussels to spend Christmas with parents

Eisenhowers in Belgium

metalworkers agree to 3-yr contract, virtually ending labor strife

METALWORKERS END LONG STRIKE IN ITALY

Myriam Bédard, is a Canadian retired biathlete. She represented Canada at two Winter Olympics winning gold medals, and a bronze medal. As of 2022, Bédard is the only Canadian biathlete, male or female, ever to win an Olympic medal, and the only North American biathlete ever to win Olympic gold.

Myriam Bédard, Canadian biathlete

Myriam_Bédard

Mark Gordon Robins is an English football manager and former player who is the manager of EFL Championship club Stoke City. As a player, he was a striker and is best known for his time in the Premier League with Manchester United, Norwich City and Leicester City.

Mark Robins, English footballer and manager

Mark_Robins

Enrique Peñaranda del Castillo was a Bolivian general who served as the 38th president of Bolivia from 1940 until his overthrow in 1943. He previously served as commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces during the second half of the Chaco War (1932–1935).

December 22, 1969

Headlines from December 22, 1969

Poland Is Reaching for a Better Life; Poland Reaching for Better Life as She Seeks Closer West German Relations

Industrialists Reported to Warn Nixon on Loss of Influence With Arabs; Nixon Warned Arab Support Wanes

Holiday Tempo Picks Up On First Day of Winter; HOLIDAY'S TEMPO INCREASES IN CITY

Front Page 1 -- No Title

Front Page 2 -- No Title

Billboard 200

Abbey Road

Led Zeppelin II

Tom Jones Live In Las Vegas

Green River

Let It Bleed

Notable Births

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for December 22, 1969