Marines, Viet Cong Battle Bitterly Near Da Nang
U S Marines report heavy fighting as ground action against Viet Cong intensified near Da Nang and Chu Lai. Twelve separate clashes left multiple Viet Cong dead, including 63 killed in broader operations, while air strikes against North Viet Nam were reportedly paused following the Christmas ceasefire.
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Saigon
UPS
U. S
North
Viet Nam
Ontos
U.S
da Nang
Chu Lai
Mekong
Pleiku
Quang Ha
Blizzard Sweep Hits Pacific Northwest Mountains
The Associated Press reports a major blizzard tore across the Pacific Northwest from northern California to eastern Oregon and Washington. Gale winds reached 120 miles per hour. highways like Interstate 5 and U S 97 faced closures. Portland saw 1.4 inches of rain with more expected. a fish canner roof collapsed near Bremerton as heavy snow and winds battered the region.
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Associated Press
Pacific Northwest
California
Oregon
Washington
Cape Disappointment
Columbia River
Weed
Yreka
Oregon State Line
Blue Mountains
British Columbia
Portland
Bremerton
Puget Sound
Cascade Mountains
Rene
Black Christmas traffic toll tops 721 dead
United Press International reports a holiday weekend traffic death toll of 721, the highest in U.S. history, with 851 total including fires and other incidents. Safety officials note the figure surpasses wartime American losses and prompts warnings about holiday driving risks.
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United Press International
U. S
South Viet Nam
National Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Indiana Toll Survival Seeks 1940s Traffic Death Record
Indiana may halt a statewide traffic death rise as an extreme winter storm threatens to slow travel. The 1941 all time high of 1,478 deaths stands as a benchmark while 1942 to 1964 totals show fluctuation by year and state police records.
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Indiana
Napoli
Local Engineer Sues Edgewood Board for 101730 in Madison Court
Martin A. Milling, hired to design and supervise Edgewood storm and sanitary sewers, sues the Edgewood Board of Trustees for 101730 in Madison Circuit Court. He claims nonpayment for services including surveys, drawings, plans, and supervision from 1956 to 1959 and names A Lee Paynter and others as defendants. He seeks payment for parts one and two of the contract and related claims.
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Edgewood
Board of Trustees
Madison Circuit
Martin A. Milling
A. Lee Paynter
Fred Duncan
Clyde Norbury
Garland L. Hines
Gale E. Gammon
Roger L. Wilkinson
Leena Ae
Aden
Guerrilla attack hits Bu Prang outpost near frontier
A force of about 500 Communist guerrillas attacked the Bu Prang Vietnamese outpost, six miles from the Cambodian border, 110 miles north of Saigon. Initial reports spoke of light casualties and few details on the engagement.
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Saigon
UPI
A.m
Bu- Prang
Extension of War Could Harm Demos
The National Committee for an Effective Congress warned that prolonging the Vietnam War past the 1966 elections could threaten Johnson administration control of the House. The nonpartisan group urged a quick, acceptable end to the war and back candidates who favor liberal, world minded policies to aid Democratic gains.
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Washington
UPI
National Committee For
Congress
House
Far East
George
Maurice
John Keenanson
Johnson
Heason
Weather Snapshot with Today and Tomorrow Times
Today’s forecast shows a high of 23 to 35 degrees and a low of 15. The previous day’s low was 24. Sunrise is 8 03 a.m. and sunset is 5 24 p.m. tomorrow’s sunrise and sunset adjust with the forecast.
Assessor Urges Preparation For Auto Plate Sale
Assessor Broderick urges auto owners to prepare for the 1966 automobile license plate sale. Owners must present required forms and identification when applying at their local license office. Turn to page 3 for full details and instructions.
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Broderick
Man Sues Over Being Thrown by Young Mare
An Anderson man sues for $25,000 in circuit court claiming severe permanent injuries after a two year old mare he anticipated buying threw him. The suit details internal and external injuries and seeks damages.
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Anderson
Christmas sermon ends with a kid’s clever reply
In Wichita Falls, Ruth Brandt at First Baptist Church asked her Bible school class what the Wise Men brought the Christ Child. A youngster quipped gold, frankenstein and mermaids, adding a humorous twist to the holiday memory.
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Wichita Falls
UPI
Ruth Brandt
First Baptist Church
Funeral Rites Today For Former Alexandria Newsman
Kenneth J. Sullivan 77 longtime publisher and editor of the Alexandria News will have funeral services at 1 30 p m today at Karl M Kyle Funeral Home with Rev Thomas Zimmer of St Marys Catholic Church officiating. Burial is in IOOF Cemetery.
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Alexandria
Kenneth J
Rusty) Sullivan
Alexandria News
Karl M. Kyle
Thomas Zimmer
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
IOOF
Sullivan
Alexandria Es- Tribune
Alexandria Ress
LBJ Quiet On Bombing Lull
In Austin Texas UPI reports President Johnson declined to comment on the bombing pause in Vietnam. Officials said Johnson would focus on budget and planning, while diplomats weigh a pause as a path to talks.
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Austin, Tex
UPI
U.S
Laitin
Johnson
Ific
Viet Nam
Washington
McGeorge
Forgery Charge Filed In Local Case
Richard William Dunn, 20, of 346 West 38th Street faced counts of forging a check in a motel-related attempt to steal $25. The forged instrument used the name Charles A, directed toward Blanche Downtown Inc. on December 15. Detective Major Robbert Estes noted Dunn was captured in a car and received a $25 fine plus costs and a day in jail at Indiana State.
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Charles
Blanche
Downtown Inc
Econday
Robbert Estes
Richard William Dunn
Anderson Holiday NCC Court Tourney Ticket Sale
Hundreds of tickets remain for the Anderson Holiday NCC basketball tourney at the AHS Wigwam. Tickets go on sale from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., announced host athletic director Charles L. Cummings.
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AHS
Charles L. Cummings
Two Soldiers Face Army Court Martial in Vietnam War Scandal
NAHA Okinawa AP two U S soldiers Geor Smith 27 Virginia and Spec 4 Claude McClure 25 Tennessee associated with Viet Nam era protest face possible court martial. Army spokesman says they showed writings and documents deemed inimical to U S interests while in China. cases under study to determine punishment.
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Okinawa
U.S
Rece
Viet Nam
Geor E. Smith
Claude McClure
Chata
Tenn
China
United States
Ty Ay
U States
Set Nam
Bangkok
One Man Pleads Not Guilty Five Continued Until January
In Ison Circuit Court yesterday one man pled not a criminal charge and five others were granted continuances until January term. Willis Gene Grimmett, 32, charged with breaking and entering the house of his ex wife and assaulting her, remains jailed pending trial. Others granted continuances include Carl W. Evans, Ray Eugene Jones, and William Eugene Houk, with separate charges ranging from theft to pistol carrying. Houk remains in jail on five thousand dollars bond.
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Ison
Willis Gene Grimmett
Raible
Mett
William F. Lawler, Jr
Grimett
Madher County
Carl W. Evans
Henry St
Ray Eugene Jones
William Eugene Houk
Terre Haute
Evans
Jones
A Houk
Pene County
Paul Gokien
New Babies Reported at St John’s Hospital
New arrivals from St John’s Hospital list multiple families with newborns including a girl for Victor King and spouse at 1932 oo Wenmaine Dr and several boys for Davis, Boyles, Ashby, Eaton, Woods, and Giles families. Addresses span Howard Street Bever Court Fletcher Street and Marikeville.
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St. John’s Hospital
Victor King
Royce Stout
Chester — A
W. Joch St
Bever Ct
Stee
Enamentaty
David Givens
John Davis
N. Howard St
James Boyles
W. 12Th St
Aaron Boyd
W. 13Th St
Daniel Ashby
Fletcher St
James Eaton
Larry Woods
Ins Carton
David Giles
Marikeville
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Frank Neolis
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