U.S. Urges Soviet Help to Halt Viet War Progress
Washington reports Secretary Rusk urged Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko to use influence to stop North Viet Nam aggression against the South. Johnson and Gromyko discussed disarmament and easing East West tensions. Gromyko carried best wishes from new Soviet leaders and noted a Kosygin defense cut.
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Dean Rusk
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Nikita Khrushchev
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Soviet Union
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South Viet Nam
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
West Germany
Unity efforts marked by GOP splits and calls for talks
Sen. Barry Goldwater urges unity within the GOP after a party summit despite differences with moderates and conservatives. Forbes Burnham rejects Cheddi Jagan’s maneuvers in British Guiana and declines to join Peter D’Aguiar’s United Force. Sen. Fulbright advocates limited relations with Communist nations but rejects Red China until fanaticism fades. Alexei Kosygin urges global military budget cuts while boosting consumer spending and reiterating aid to revolutionary movements.
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Forbes Burnham
British Guiana
Cheddi Jagan
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Peter D’aguiar
United Force
Alexei Kosygin
Six Yanks Die as Viet Cong Launch Offense in Viet Nam
Saigon reports six Americans killed in two days of intense fighting as Viet Cong launch a winter spring offensive. One American missing. three more U.S. soldiers killed in separate engagements near Tam Ky Phu Yen and An Lao. Mekong Delta clash at Ba Dua leaves 12 soldiers dead, 19 wounded.
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Dispute over rail wage strikes moves to court
A restraining order was set to bar three railroad shop unions representing more than 53,000 workers from striking for at least 10 days, amid a wage dispute threatening rail traffic on most railroads. In other news, UN Security Council debates Congo, Russia accuses US and Belgium of interference, Bobby Baker hearings end for the year, and Dame Edith Sitwell dies in London at 77.
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Inside Messenger bond sale for Alexander school awarded
The Inside Messenger reports a $1.25 million bond sale to fund Alexander school, awarded as part of ongoing district financing. Logan Trade Club weighs options for a new airport planned near the region. Editorial voices warn about teen rioters framing youth power. Gallia County church council status under review. Meigs County hosts junior miss runner-up at upcoming beauty contest.
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Meigs County
Special Session Could Wind Up Next Week
Ohio Senate approves House reapportionment ending a log jam and moving to redistricting talks. Senate action clears path for voters in May primary while House and Senate confer on district maps and sub districts.
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Property Tax Bill Invalid Declared Unconstitutional
A common pleas court judge ruled a 1963 personal property tax bill unconstitutional saying it violated both Ohio and federal constitutions. Judge Joseph M. Harter found the measure altered inventory percentages and unfairly advantaged firms with small inventories. Kroger Co Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and Colonial Stores Inc challenged the bill contending it denied equal protection.
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Common Pleas Court
Joseph M. Harter
Ohio
Kroger Co
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Colonial Stores, Inc
King Sees Prize As Vindication
Oslo Norway Dr Martin Luther King Jr American civil rights leader accepts the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize as proof nonviolence is the answer to oppression and violence He notes the prize money of 273000 kroner about 53123 will be given to the civil rights cause He is the 12th American and the third Black laureate praised for nonviolence in the movement.
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Martin Luther King Jr
TV Mother Ruth Lyons Bedfast After Fund Drive
Ruth Lyons, beloved radio and TV hostess known as Mother to fans in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, has fallen ill at the peak of her Christmas Fund campaign. Doctors say she is experiencing complete physical and emotional exhaustion and must remain in bed for some time after January 1. The drive has raised about 3 million dollars for hospitalized children over 25 years.
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Ruth Lyons
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Kentucky
Indiana
WLW Radio
Crosley Broadcasting Corp
Eisenhower Nixon Goldwater urge broad based GOP leadership
Ike and Nixon told Goldwater that the GOP chairman needs a mandate not a simple majority to lead. They met with Goldwater and Dean Burch contentious leadership ahead of the Chicago National Committee meeting. Nixon and Eisenhower urged unity across party factions with no bloodletting or vindictiveness.
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