Chain saw becomes a Christmas staple for American households
The article notes Ronald Reagan and millions of Americans embracing the lighter, cheaper chain saws from McCulloch and rivals as a practical gift for rural and suburban use. It highlights the shift from heavy models to portable versions, with weights down to 16 to 81 pounds and prices under 200 dollars, expanding ownership beyond loggers to DIY homeowners.
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Ronald Reagar
Reagan
Mike
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Santa
Vallager
McCulloch Corp
Homelite
Rem Card
Appente Ington
Pioneer
Stihl
Noatman
Soviet Marshal Meretskov Dies at 72 in Moscow
The Soviet government announced the death of Red Army Marshal Kirill Meretskov, chief of the general staff early in World War II, at 72. Tass reported on December 30. The obituary noted no cause and followed a long career amid wartime leadership and postwar service.
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Moscow
Red Army
Kirill Meretskov
Tazs
Tass
US Army hospital command reports sailors in Saigon area
The commandant of the Army hospital near Saigon says three U S soldiers are in satisfactory to good condition after capture and ambush incidents in the delta. A New Year battle tally notes 457 American bombardments and naval actions in the DMZ vicinity over two months.
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Army Hospital
William Tammon
Silver Spring
Rowe
Bertawest
193Th Ligati
Ajpher
Johnson
Hanoi
Whch
Amserican
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Hye Three Gis
Horst Faas
Hulj South
Rowe Jones
Smith
Pile
Congressional Leadership Contests and Obituary Notices
Congressional leadership contests loom as Republicans seek a new GOP chair while Sen. Kennedy faces allied challenges in the Democratic whip race. Obituary details note final rites at First Friends Church with Rev. A W Langley officiating and interment at Mt. Ziebabeth Lutheran Cemetery.
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Ulinois
Albert H. Quie
Minnesota
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Wisconsin
Nixon
A. W. Langley
Edward M. Kennedy
Massal
Mt. Zia
Ebusetta
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Columbus
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Marie N Judd obituary details and survivors
Marie N Newby Judd age 61 of 640 BP 17th SL died Wednesday at 10 60 am after illness. Born December in Wallnut Grove Indiana she was daughter of Newton and Lillie Newby. Wife of Samuel Lee she leaves daughter Barbara Ann Savill Sun City Arizona sister Ruth Randall and brothers Edwin Noblesville and Jack Septisdate. Funeral arrangements with Sellers and Rewel Funeral Home burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit after 7 pm today.
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Mness
Wallnut Grove
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Barbara Ann Savill
Greenfield
Ruth Randall
Sun City
Aviz
Edwin Newby
Noblesville
Jack’ Newby
Rewe
Memorial Park Cemetery
Pam
Mrs Bertha A Bledsoe 22 Dies in Jasonville
Mrs Bertha A Bledsoe of Jasonville died at 8 30 am Wednesday at John s Hospital Aba while visiting her sons in Anderson She was a member of First Baptist Church Jasonville. unclear text references accompany the obituary.
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Jasonville
John's Hos
Aba
Anderson
First Baptist Church
Jasonwilla
Civil Defense Funeral Services Held After Sheltering Incident
In Anderson area residents gather as funeral services are announced for Arthur C. Taylor 80 with survivors including two daughters Mrs Helen Cluxton and Mrs Dorothy Brooks and a son in law. The report notes earlier sheltering and shaking at a radio console in Huntsville area and lists further biographical details and affiliations.
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Helen Cluxton
Anderson
Dorothy Brooks
Mesa
Fennsylvania
New York Central Ariz
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Tharp
Dunkirk
Lehildren
Soviet Union seeks political settlement to avert broader Middle East war
Moscow reports outline a diplomatic plan to end the Middle East crisis and avoid new full scale armed conflict. The Kremlin aims to secure a settlement that preserves Arab ties and Russia’s foothold in the Mediterranean while fearing Arab defeats.
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Moscow
United States
Kremlin
Russia
Mediterranean
Freezing Weather Grips Midwest and Northeast
Chicago reports subzero temperatures breaking a year old record as Minnesota set 21 below, Milwaukee tied 19 above zero, Philadelphia postponed the 68th Mummers parade due to 22 degree wind chill. In Kirland Washington, Robert Mavick delivered the first of triplets as firefighters aid a snowbound mother.
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Wis
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Philadelphia
Kirlend
Wash
Robert Mavick
Bombings Strain Montreal Area Amid Arrest Reward
A $10,000 reward for information leads to the arrest of suspects after bombs damaged a prime shop inside City Hall and another explosive near the mayor’s office. Additional blasts struck downtown buildings, shattering windows and prompting widespread concern. Survivors list prominent lodge and family members. multiple funerals and services are planned in Indiana and Anderson areas with dates and locations noted for each.
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Montree
Deaths in Madison and nearby counties
Multiple obituary notices from Madison and nearby counties list individuals including Hardy Berry of Indianapolis, Everett H Williams of Anderson, and others with details on ages, birthplaces, prior residences, occupations, survivors, and funeral arrangements. The items note hospital deaths, family survivors, and local funeral homes handling services and arrangements.
Memorial Rites and Life of Purdue Graduate Skinner
Memorial rites honor a Purdue graduate associated with Indianapolis and Anderson. The deceased was in Phi Kappa Phi, played varsity golf, and served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. He worked as a general agent for Jefferson National Life Insurance, lived in Anderson, and supported the International Open Decoy Contest as cochairman in 1985, 66, and 67. He is survived by his widow three children a sister and two brothers. He attended First Presbyterian Church in Anderson and was a member of the Anderson Country Club. Space sensors of North American Air Defense Command span the globe from the central Pacific to Europe.
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Marlabe Cummings
Indianapolis
Phi Kappa Phi
Varsitty
Army
Anderson
Jefferson National Life Insurance Company
Anderson Country Cl
First Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Town
Ann GC. Skinner
Wiliam
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