Eshkol to visit U S for Middle East talks with LBJ
Premier Souvanna Phouma signs Laos communique reporting a North Vietnamese general offensive in southern Laos near Phalane and along the H Chi Minh Trail. The Laotian high command says attacks reduced their garrison and seized Phalane and ammo stores.
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Vientiane
Laos
UPI
Souvanaa Phouma
Phalane
Savannakhet
Long
North Vietnam
Pathet Lao
Meer Satavane
Geveral
Sey
Tchepone
South Vietnam
Toll 685 Second Highest Holiday Toll of 1967
The article updates traffic tolls for the Christmas period reaching 685 deaths, the second-highest for 1967 holiday periods, including delayed fatalities through Monday night. It compares 685 to 484 for a three-day nonholiday weekend and cites safety council projections for New Year observances and year-end totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Ballic
United States
Associated Press
Two Hoosier Servicemen Killed in Vietnam
The Defense Department announced two Indiana servicemen killed in action in Vietnam. Army Spec. 4 Roger D. Haste, 19, son of Mrs. Cora Sanders of Franklin, Indiana, and Marine Sgt. Gregory McCray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCray of Indianapolis, were casualties.
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Washington
UPI
Defense Department
Indiana
Vietnam
Army
Roger D. Haste
Cora Sanders
Franklin
Ind
Gregory McCray
Henry McCray
Indianapolis
Budapest rail report notes forgotten wedding gifts on trains
The Hungarian Railways department reported 1,54 various objects found on trains. A prize for forgetfulness is offered as the items are sent to newlyweds who forgot their wedding presents in the baggage compartment.
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Budapest
de Partment
Bitter cold to linger as Midwest faces light snow
Weather outlook says temperatures dip to near ten degrees for two nights then rise to the low twenties this afternoon but remain bitterly cold at least through Thursday. Slushy snow expected in several cities with Lafayette South Bend and Mishawaka reporting an inch on Tuesday morning and flurries possible Wednesday. Roads in north and west central areas slick and hazardous on secondary streets while the south stays mostly normal. Monday highs reached 41 in Evansville and 40 in Indianapolis before the cold snap.
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Miowaver
Lafayette
South Bend
Evansville
Indianapolis
Cicero Boy Drowns After Ice Breaks On Farm Creek
A 10 year old Cicero boy, David Allen Sawers, drowned when the ice on a farm creek broke while skating. He lived with his parents Edward and Peggie Sowers of Rt 1 Cicero and was a Cicero School fourth grader and member of the Cicero Boys Club. Two companions survived and alerted the farm owner Fd Applegate. The body was recovered about two hours after the accident.
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Cicero
Here
David Allen Sowers
Edward and
Peggie van Meter Sowers
Rt. 1
Fd Applegate
David
Cicero School
Cicero Boys' Club
Cicero Christian Church
Tors
State Holiday Traffic Deaths Reach 29 in Indiana
Indiana reports 29 highway fatalities during the holiday period, bringing the year total to 1 542. Among the deaths, two Marion County youths, Terry Brown and Joseph Sycanord, were struck while riding double on a bicycle by 16 year old Randal Bernstein. Bernstein faces reckless homicide involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving charges. A doctor from Indiana University Medical Center and a student administered aid at the scene before the youths died at Community Hospital and General Hospital. Additional fatalities include 75 year old James H Royer of Terre Haute whose car was struck broadside during a left turn on a Vigo County road.
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Muncie
Indiana
Texaco Lady
Hazlett
Madison
Wyman
Paul Ransom
North State St
Robert R. Robbins
Willis R. Buck
Central Ave
Morrison County
Paul W. Harris
Pansy Garland
Johnson City
Tenn
Roddie Toss, Jr
Michael
Trueblood
Elva St
Columan
Marion County
Terry Brown
Sycanord
Joseph
Randal Bernstein
Indianapolis
Bernstein
Atarion County
I. Mandelbaum
Indiana University Medical Center
Seth Bernstein
Community Hospital
James H. Royer
Rt. 5
Terre Haute
Sie Tuckey
St. Anthony's Hospital
Vigo
Tim Ta
Coloma
Johnson plans January talks at ranch with Eshkol and budget focus
President Johnson arrives at LBJ Ranch for a two day visit with Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol and budget discussions. White House indicates emphasis on the State of the Union message and fiscal 1969 budget, with cabinet officers joining for final budget stages and possible $41 billion cuts. An earlier schedule had Eshkol visiting Washington in February.
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San Antonio, Tex
UPI
Johnson
Lbj Ranch
Levi Eshkol
White House
George Christian
Washington
Tandy
Here
Christian
Eshkol
Middle East
Charles Schultze
Jownson
Congress
Air Force One
Yuki
Pat Beagles
Air Force
Vietnam Ground Action Surges In Frontier Area
South Vietnamese infantry clashed with Viet Cong near Quang Tri City as the first major ground fighting surge after a cease fire unfolded. About 145 Viet Cong were killed with light U.S. and South Vietnamese casualties reported. air operations targeted truck convoys, destroying or damaging around 100 vehicles.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Fonte Tiasing
Demilitarized Zone
Quang Tri City
U. S
North Vietnam
At & Pm
Than Hoa
Igden
A. Foley
Quonset Point
R.I
New Jersey
Vinh
Police investigate breakins during holiday weekend
Police investigated two breakins reported to detectives over the holiday weekend. No items were reported missing. Central Junior High School was entered by breaking a window. Report filed at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.
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Central Junior High School
Laws Lower Indiana Motorcycle Death Toll in 1986
Indiana records show a major drop in motorcycle deaths after safety laws enacted by the General Assembly. Representative Kenneth Bays notes the Aug 2 to Nov 30 period in 1986 yielded 39 fatalities, while 1967 saw 16 deaths with teens forming a large share, reflecting enforcement of new regulations starting Aug 1.
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Indiana
Staleep
Kenneth Bays
Anderson
Indiana General Assembly
Rep
Bays
House Public Safety Committee
General Assembly
Ynaterney
Coluina
Twelfth Night Ceremony Ends Yule Season
Thousands of discarded Christmas trees will be burned in a large bonfire at 7:40 PM January 6 marking the official close of the Christmas season. The event is sponsored by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors and held on Pendleton Avenue opposite the Guide Lamp administrative building.
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Guide Lamp
General Motors Corporation
Pendheton Ave
Ind
Pendleton Ave
Proxmire Targets Contractors Using U S Government Equipment
Senator William Proxmire says defense firms illegally use government owned machine tools for private gain. He cites $15 billion in equipment diverted from defense work and urges identification of offenders after GAO findings.
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Washington
Jay Kent
General Accounting Office
GAO
U S Considers Twelve New Auto Safety Rules
U S transportation officials seek public comments by January 3 on twelve proposed safety rules for autos and pedestrians. The rules cover collapsible steering columns seat belts head rests locking doors and concealed headlights with effective dates after December 31 1968 and November 3 1969.
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Washington
Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
National Highway Safety Bureau
Sram Tanside
Long Cold Wave Hits Midwest and Spreads East
Cold and heavy snow spread from the Middle West to the East and deep South with record low temperatures, snow slides, and travel hazards. From Minnesota to New England warnings issued as winds gusted up to 40 mph and major highways faced closures. The Snohomish River flood threatened Everett with evacuations and one death reported. Two teens were rescued after their car went off a hill into backwaters on the Little Wabash River. The Navajo Reservation remained snowbound aiding relief efforts with no fresh snow hindering operations.
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Middle West
Rockies
Hibbing
Bemidji
Minn
Chicago
O'Hare International
Waterloo
Iowa
Moline
North Atlantic
New Mersen
Pennsylvania
New England
Montana
Snohomish
Everett
Wash
Little Wabash River
Carmi
Lille Wabash
Navajo Indian Reservation
Delco Remy Votes Today On New Contract
Delco Remy workers vote today on a new contract with General Motors and the United Auto Workers Local 662. The Local 662 Union Hall and several plant cafeterias will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for ballots, after prior delays due to missing copies of contract changes.
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Delco-Remy
General Motors
United Auto Workers
Guida Lamp
Dattrait
Uelco-Remy
New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
New arrivals are listed from St John’s Hospital and local homes. Families welcoming babies include Johnson Pendleton Morford Newsland Shot Lanning and others with births to Beech Scott Knecter Ellerbee Budden and more. Names and addresses appear for the newborns and families.
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Anderson
St. John's Hospital
David Johnson
Beverly Ct
Jerry Morford
William Newsland
Pendleton
Raphael Shot
Alexandria
Donald Lanning
Catherine Dr
Community Hip
Ueirs
Scott
Beech
John Knecter
Shore Bird
Soy
Heard Ellerbee
Central Ave
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Mideast
LBJ
Hanoi
Souvanna
Frontier Area
Waith
AP Witephato
Colman
United Press International
Dakotas
Iora
Tampa
Fla
Yellowstone
Mont
Wyoming
Sheridan
Wyo
Great Falls
Craig
Colo
Wah
Idaho
Gontinental Divide
Colorado
Nebraska Panhandle
Central Plains
James Budden
Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Bardsley
Geil Club Ra
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