Snow Arrives as December Dims Traffic Slowdowns
December brings snow across the north central area with 3 to 4 inches in most counties and up to 6 inches in Anderson. State forces work since 2 am to clear streets while warnings persist for slick, slushy roads on county and city routes. Drivers are urged to exercise caution as warm air slows some accumulations and forecasts call for rain turning to snow with highs 39 to 45 and overnight lows in the upper 20s.
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Anderson
Ware
Lamper
Johnson Tax Rise Plan Dead for 1967, Mills Says
Washington AP President Johnson's proposed tax increase is deemed dead for 1967 by House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills unless the administration makes deeper spending cuts. Mills indicated lawmakers could back a tax rise next year if spending reductions reach about $74.5 billion, with officials projecting possible $2-3 billion more in savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Arkansas
GOP Women Plan Reception December 13 at Local Home
Madison County GOP women host reception on December 13 from 4 to 6 PM at Mrs. Jewell Alexander's residence 204 West Blt. Opal G M Witt Mra and Dick Campbell of Americans for Conservative Action attend. Mabelle Palmer urges members to attend. nominating committee named with Mrs. John Raber chair and Mrs. Robert Willoughby as member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Women's Hepiblean Club
GOP
Witt
Opal G M
Dick Campbell
Americans For Conservative Action
Mabelle Palmer
Fhiuragan
Jewell Alexander
W. Blt
Gilliam
John Raber
Robert Wlloughby
Phew
Colin
Navy Attacks Army Memorable Early Morning Surprise
Navy forces staged a covert action to disrupt West Point at night using an acetylene flame and a wake up call. The tactic aimed to rattle Army guards as the Midshipmen sought revenge after losing their mascot goat in a prior incident. The episode unfolded as dawn approached with reveille signals briefly interrupted.
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New York
Navy
Midshipmen
West Point
Snowy Streets Trigger Multiple Accidents
Three separate crashes occurred Thursday as snow and ice covered streets. John F E Brown, 17, of 24K W Uint & suffered arm injuries when his car slid on ice, left the road, and hit a tree one quarter mile north of Emporis on Hangeline Rd, according to Deputy Larry Dotson of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Brown
Uin
Larry Dotson
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Detson
Emporis
Hangeline
Brown
Alexandria Court Sets Trial Date For 13 Arrested in Gambling Raid
Thirteen men appeared before Judge Riley Sharp in Alexandria City Court on gambling charges from a Pony Express Restaurant raid. Madison County Deputy Prosecutor Richard Kreegar said officers found a gaming room with poker and dice tables, 17 decks, beer and whiskey. Owner Tim Brandon was among those charged. Arnold entered not guilty. Trial is set for December 20 at 9 am. remaining defendants include visiting players from Alexandria and nearby addresses.
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Riley Sharp
Mexandria
Madison County
Richard Kreegar
Beagdon
Pony Express
Kreegar Sail
Establish
Ment
Tim Brandon
Arnold
Indee Sharp
Dee
Alexandera
Timothy R. Brandon
Cincinnati Ave
Earl FL Algar
Larry Z. Wood
Jefferson Sts
Auchwell
Abel
Columbus Ave
Ralph GL. Smith
Basmian Rd
Chestfield
Yugoslav Albanian Border Quake Devastates Debar Area
A powerful earthquake along the Yugoslav Albanian frontier destroyed much of Debar and damaged many nearby villages. Yugoslav reports say at least 11 dead and 40 injured, with Albanian sources citing 11 dead in Dibra and Vibrazhd districts and 134 injured. Thousands left homeless as 2400 dwellings were destroyed. aid offers moved between states amid political tension.
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Yugoslav
Belgrade
API
Tanjug
ATA
Debar
Albania
Dibra
Vibrazhd
Daiter
China
Dibradi
Librazhd
Dehar
Skopje
Deaths Rise as East Coast Storm Paralyzes Regions
A late November storm battered the Appalachians and Atlantic coast, causing up to 11 inches of snow in the eastern belt from Front Royal Virginia to Washington. Twelve deaths across Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland and New Jersey included three teachers in Pittsburgh area, while travel and business ground to a halt. Airports closed or curtailed flights, schools and businesses shut early, and highway departments struggled to cope with slick conditions.
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United Press International
Appalachians
Atlantic Seaboard Thuguse Bay
East
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Indiana
New York
Front Royal
Weather Bureau
Unite
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Madland
New Jersey
Purehaze Line High School
Pittsbugh
Washington High School
Maryland
Wela Ware
Virginia
Harrisburg
Friendship
Washington National
Greater Pittsburgh
Philacolona International
Chicago
O'Hare Field
Mayland
Swrm
Dulles International Airport
Mear Washington
Philaelphia
Virgin
Three Men Charged Here In Fraudulent Operation
Local police detectives said three men are charged in a fraudulent furnace repair scheme that swindled nearly $3,000 from six residents. Det. Sgt. Robert Tumulty identified Raymond Thurston, Hubert Lawson, and Jerry Burns, with warrants filed in Ot. MW. The trio operated as AAA Heating Co. and used phone numbers from two legitimate firms to divert calls to a Lincoln Street address. The first complaint on Oct 10 cited a $1,500 repair bill for parts and heating work. five more followed.
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Robert Tumulty
Raymond Charles Thurston
EL M¢th St
Hubert Lawson
Jerry L. Burns
Indianapolis
Tumulty
Ot. MW
AAA Heating Co
Lingam St
Lincoln Street
UAW Sets Deadline For Strike On GM Hidden Date
Detroit report says the United Auto Workers set a strike deadline against General Motors, but the exact date was not disclosed. The move follows tensions within the AFL-CIO framework and comes after an executive board meeting.
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UAW
Detroit
UPQ
General Motors Corp
Speculi
Slant Corporation
Afl-Cio
Five D R Men Named To News Posts
Five Delco Remy Division manufacturing supervisors receive new posts effective December 1 1967. Inle R Crouse becomes site superintendent Plant 8 reporting to the manager. Clyde M Haugan named superintendent Plant 6 reporting to George G dotiiston. James E Thompson shifts from labor relations to superintendent of manufacturing for second shift. Don J Almquist moves to superintendent reporting to O D son. Robert J Ellis to assistant superintendent of all division third shift manufacturing. All are long time Delco Remy employees with noted service histories and education backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco-Remy
R. K. Williams
General Motors
Inle R. Crouse
Clyde M. Waugan
George G. Dotiiston
James E. Thompson
Don J. Almquist
Sporting
D. Son
Robert J. Ellis
Delco
Remy Crouse
General Motor I Institue
General
Haugan
Purdue
Belco Remy
U. S. Air Force
Delea-Remy
Thompson
Delea- Remy
Lim
Santa Claus Story Opens Anderson Feature Series
Lucrece Beale presents Chapter One of a Christmas feature Santa And The Pigwidgen in The Anderson Herald. A tale set in a mountainside village where Claus, later known as Santa, shares stories and crafts for children while weaving in kindness and generosity. A fat black purse found in Claus attics sparks wonder as villagers gather and marvel at the treasure. Page 3, Column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucrece Beale
Anderson Herald
Ed Dee
Childre
Nicholas
Santa Claus
North Pole
Fas
Clas
Montainside
Claus
Chris
Colninn
Greece and Turkey Near Cyprus Peace Statement
Athens and Ankara work on a joint Cyprus peace communique to be issued simultaneously. Greek demands include troop withdrawals from Cyprus and indemnity for Greek Cypriot attacks on Turkish villages. The talks involve peacemakers and focus on timetables for phased troop withdrawals and compliance.
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Turkey
Greece
Cyprus
Athens
Ankara
Mediterranean
Isand
Crais
Local Fire Chief to Attend JAFC Meet in Chicago
Andersom Richardson, fire chief and vice president of the Great Lakes Division of the TAPCL, will depart today for a two day Indiana Association of Fire Chiefs meeting in Chicago. The gathering will include representatives from six states and will focus on regional fire service issues.
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Chicago
Andersom
Richardson
Indiana Association of Fire Chiefs
Great Lakes
TAPCL
Chiscago
Two Arrested in Ring Theft at Columbus Downtown
In Columbus two men were arrested near Seymour on a jewelry store ring theft. Clifton Wattington, 20, and Jimmie Anderson, 18, both of Indianapolis, were identified by Officer Dallas Norman who stopped them on Thlarstale 63 after a description matched the suspects.
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Columbus, Ink PT
Seymourr
Columbus
Clifton Wattington
Jimmie Anderson
Madianapolis
Dallas Norman
ICC Reverses Stand Approves Railroad Merger
Washington DC The ICC reversed an earlier decision and approved a merger of five midwestern and western railroads creating a vast network from the Mississippi to the Pacific With assets exceeding 83.2 billion the entity would be among the nation’s wealthiest rail lines The new company named Great Northern Pacific and Burlington Sites Inc will serve Northwestern states
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Washington
UPI
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Northwestern
Nes
Tirise Ture
Page J Colunel
New Arrivals in Anderson and Vicinity
New arrivals include a boy born at St. Fohiut's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Gay of 77 E Vth St and a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Robe Fields on Sheridan Stairs. Further births include a boy for Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Lukens at Pendleton's Konok Community Hospital and a boy for Me. and Mrs. Wilman Slaughter at 2429 Cedar St. Plus a son for USN Electronics Tech. Wican and Mrs. Michael at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Paternal grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Jennings D. Coen of Anderson.
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Horn
St. Fohiut's Hospital
Freddie Gay
E. Vth St
Robe Fields
Sys Sheridan Stairs
Tre Michael Sulkin
Pendleton
Konok Community Hospital
D. K. Lukens
Raintree Dr
Wilman Slaughter
Cedar
USN Electronics Tech
Wican
Michael 1
Coen
Concord
Tenn
Baptist Hospital
Memphis
Tewn
Jennings D, Coen
Anderson
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Bill Kinley
Johnny
State Highway Department
LBJ
Charles L. Schultze
Asia
Scholze
Alexandria
Ermit
AAA
Santa and the Pigwidgen
Anderson and Vicinity
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