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Wednesday January 17, 1973
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This Day In 1970's History: Wednesday January 17, 1973
  • South Vietnamese Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam says that peace is near but obstacles still exist. In Paris, technical talks continued today. Evidence indicates that a cease-fire is only days away, but press secretary Ron Ziegler is trying to discourage rumors and he gave no information on the Vietnam settlement. General Alexander Haig in still in Saigon going over the draft settlement with President Thieu. CBS was criticized by South Vietnam over yesterday's report of a possible cease-fire. [CBS]

  • The U.S. bombed enemy positions in South Vietnam. [CBS]

  • Government troops in South Vietnam have been ordered to guard against Communist land grabs in the last days before the cease-fire. [CBS]

  • The Berrigan brothers are trying to visit Hanoi, but the U.S. Board of Parole will not allow it. A court ruled that the board lacks the authority to prevent their visit. Chief Justice Burger and the Supreme Court will review the matter on Friday. [CBS]

  • Three antiwar demonstrations are planned for Washington, DC on Saturday to coincide with President Nixon's inauguration. Congressman Don Edwards says that as much as one-third of the U.S. House of Representatives may protest the war by boycotting the inauguration and joining the demonstrations. [CBS]
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