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News stories from Saturday November 25, 1972
Summaries of the stories the major media outlets considered to be of particular importance on this date:
- The Vietnam cease-fire talks ended in Paris with only an announcement that the negotiations would be resumed on Dec. 4. Henry Kissinger, the chief American negotiator, flew home to report to President Nixon in New York. The break provoked general gloomy speculation, but the announcement by the North Vietnamese of an acceptance of a firm date for another session seemed to show that neither side has abandoned hope for a cease-fire along general lines negotiated by Mr. Kissinger and Le Duc Tho of North Vietnam six weeks ago. [New York Times]
- In an unexpected victory, the Labor party swept into office in New Zealand's general election, ousting the National party government that had held power for the last 12 years. It was the biggest election upset since New Zealand's first Labor government won office in 1935. [New York Times]
- Jordanians reportedly foiled an attempt to overthrow King Hussein and proclaim a republic, and have accused Libya of having masterminded and financed the plot. Jordanian sources known for their close connection with the palace in Amman, said that the plotters had also intended to assassinate King Hussein and his brother, Crown Prince Hassan, in order to end the Hashemite monarchy. [New York Times]
- The atomic power industry, already the center of scientific and environmental controversy, faces a new series of problems, including political charges in Congress and the Atomic Energy Commission. Although almost every expert still predicts that nuclear-generated power will be the ultimate future source of the nation's energy supply, the plants are soaring in cost, falling far behind completion dates and running into a powerful, determined opposition. [New York Times]
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