NATO group studies broader review for cohesive alliance
Belgium with Britain and Canada proposes a wide study of NATO to consider amending the treaty for greater European political economic and military consultation within NATO. Harmel urges a 12 month review to reflect Western Europe's integration and to energize the alliance amid France's exit. The plan aims to strengthen European cohesion and channel German energies, while the council also plans talks on Vietnam and easing East bloc tensions.
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Belgium
Britain
Canada
Pierre Harmel
NATO
Harmel
Council
Manlio Brosio
United States
Common Market
Western
Europe
Western Europe
NATO Alliance
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Brussels
Kennedy widow seeks injunction to block book on tragedy
Mrs. John F Kennedy prepares legal action to stop publication of William Manchester's Death of a President. She alleges violation of her contract and privacy as Harper & Row and Look magazine proceed with the book and serial rights. The suit centers on editorial approvals and timing restrictions in a 1964 memorandum of understanding.
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New York
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
William Manchester
Dallas
Harper & Row
Cowles Communications, Inc
Look Magazine
Manchester
Kennedys
Johnson
Washington
Mr. Manchester
William Attwood
Look
History
Robert F. Kennedy
Extended Christmas Cease-Fire Talks Sought by Johnson
President Johnson signals readiness to discuss an extended cease-fire in Vietnam possibly including troop reinforcements freeze. Moyers confirms openness to talks on extended truce and broader peace ideas. Senate leaders push to extend short holidays truces into a near two-month halt amid ongoing Delta fighting.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Johnson
Vietnam
White House
Bill D. Moyers
United States
Milton R. Young
R-N.d
South Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
U. S
Young
Tich Mekong
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Tested By AP Postal Service Shows Efficient Performance
The Associated Press reports a nationwide test of first class mail showing over 99 percent delivery within two days. Airmail between coasts and major cities mostly arrived in one day or two, with two noted four day cases from San Francisco to Miami and Los Angeles to Bryn Mawr.
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U.S. Postal Service
East Coast
Far West
Juneau
Alaska
San Francisco
Miami
Los Angeles
Bryn Mawr
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Post Office
Washington
Final Test May Tell Ruby Fate
In Dallas Parkland Hospital physicians prepare a news conference to reveal the final cancer tests on Jack Ruby, the man who killed Lee Harvey Oswald. Ruby, hospitalized for pneumonia, has a cancer deemed treatable only by chemotherapy, which is rarely successful, marking a pivotal moment in his case.
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Tex
Jack Ruby
Parkland Hospital
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Eugene Frenkel
Civilian rule urged for South Vietnam outlined by assembly
South Vietnam's Constitutional Assembly approved a civilian government plan with a strong president elected by nationwide vote. The president would appoint a prime minister who names ministers, not needing legislative approval, aiming to prevent dictatorship and avoid a weak parliamentary system. The framework mirrors South Korea’s system.
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South Vietnam
Constitutional Assembly
South Korea
Franco Wins Big In Spain Referendum To End Dictatorship
Generalissimo Francisco Franco won an overwhelming majority in Spain's referendum on his government reforms and succession plans. The 96 percent yes vote on roughly 17 million eligible voters clears the way for reorganizing state power, succession to a king or regent, broader Cortes membership, and a future to reshape Spain’s relations with Western Europe.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Spain
Europe
Franco
European Common Market
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cortes
Council of the Realm
Grand Jury Finds No Basis for Marilyn Sheppard Murder Charges
The Cuyahoga County Grand Jury in Cleveland reports no charges against two suspects still at large in the Marilyn Sheppard killing. It rebuts attorney F. Bailey’s allegations as unsubstantial and states the case is closed with no basis for the earlier accusations.
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Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Samuel H. Sheppard
Marilyn
Bay Village
Sheppard
F. Bailey
Bailey
Marilyn Sheppard
Area Near Hanoi Hit By Bombs
U S warplanes bombed two targets near Hanoi for a second straight day. Ground fire and a MIG shot down two Navy jets, with pilots listed as missing. State Department said no evidence to confirm civilian casualties or nonmilitary targets in Hanoi. The strikes focused on a truck depot south of Hanoi and a rail yard northeast of the city.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
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Washington
Department
Air Force
Navy
U.S. Command
Ohio taps internal funds for 6 million capital projects
Ohio state officials authorized moving 6 million from the general fund to the sinking fund to finance capital improvements. The juggle aims to back a recently approved state bond issue and includes 225000 for Ohio University Portsmouth’s new campus. Verna Felton, 76, TV and film actress, dies at home. UN African Security Council members resist dropping demand Britain cut Rhodesia oil supply. Struthers Education Association plans mass resignation after 7-mill levy defeat.
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Ohio
P- Ohio
Sinking Fund Commission
Ohio University
Portsmouth
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N. Y
U.N. Security Council
Britain
Rhodesia
Nigeria
Uganda
Mali
Youngstown
Education Association
Struthers
Hoffa Halts Proposed Strike In Detroit Rally Call
In Detroit a 24 hour truckers strike was cut short as Teamsters officials backed leader James R. Hoffa amid anger at a Supreme Court ruling. Hoffa ordered a mass back to work rally set for 10 a.m. EST at Cobo Arena.
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Detroit
James R. Hoffa
Supreme Court
Hoffa
Teamsters
Cobo Arena
Jury prepares to weigh Coppolino case verdict
Freehold New Jersey jurors get ready to decide if Dr. Carl Coppolino strangled retired Army Lt. Col. William E. Farber. Coppolino testified to deny most charges brought by his former mistress, Marjorie Farber, the colonel's widow.
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Freehold
N.J
Carl Coppolino
William E. Farber
Marjorie Farber
Ohio University students to collect gifts for Vietnam orphans
Ohio University students plan a gift collection to aid Vietnamese orphans as part of a campus drive. The effort aims to support children affected by the Vietnam War and involves student volunteers coordinating donations.
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