Nasser Bites U. S. Hand Says Aid Not Necessary
FBI ten Most Wanted fugitive Alfred Oponowicz is captured after eight local kids ages eight to twelve chase him across lots. He was wounded during a gun battle with Secret Service agents and deputies after overpowering a hospital guard and fleeing with counterfeit money and weapons.
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Floods Bring Misery on the West Coast
Flooding across California Washington Oregon Nevada and Idaho leaves thousands homeless on Christmas Eve with 28 dead and 5000 more displaced. Weather forecasters warn of more rain and strong winds as the disaster grows. A Flying Tiger four engine Constellation cargo plane crashed into foggy San Bruno Mountain killing all three crew members. Senator Fulbright says he will stop steering the administration foreign aid bills in the Senate citing disagreement with how they are handled.
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Air Force urged to merge reserve and guard
The Air Force is told to deliver a merger recommendation for the Air Reserve and the Air National Guard by January 25, six days before Gen. Curtis LeMay retires as chief of staff. LeMay backs uniting the 72 000 guard with the 182 000 reserve. Carlton S. Dargusch, Columbus lawyer and Ohio State trustee, will not be suspended until the Supreme Court rules after an indefinite suspension for misconduct at Sunday Creek Coal Co.
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Sunday Creek Coal Co
Ohio University Tops Northwestern 88 67 in Cage Victory
Tom Davis guides Ohio University to an 88 67 win over Northwestern. The recap notes strong scoring by Davis and the Bobcats' lead during the matchup reported on page 23.
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Bomb hits Saigon officers club injuring 52 Americans
A Viet Cong planted bomb in a Saigon officers club damaged the seven story building and wounded 52 Americans plus one Australian and 15 Vietnamese. The blast occurred just before 6 p.m. amid heightened security and looming clashes as U S Vietnamese leaders brace for a show of force and possible aid cuts.
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Christmas Story of Mary and Jesus in Bethlehem
In Roman caravan days Caesar Augustus decreed taxing of the world while Cyrenius governed Syria. Joseph travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary, delivering in a manger as shepherds watch by night and angels declare tidings of great joy for all people.
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Meigs County Sought as Site for Ohio Penitentiary
Athens County Rep George Banks says Meigs County is under consideration for a new Ohio State Penitentiary. Martin A Janis notes no location is fixed and water supply is essential. Banks cites available water and land plus unemployment relief. A $290 million bond on the May primary ballot funds construction of the Southeastern Ohio facility and replaces the Columbus penitentiary.
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Johnson to seek higher postal rates and civil service pay
President Johnson plans to ask Congress for higher second and third class mail rates and is considering raises for Civil Service and postal workers. Budget work nears completion as Budget Director Gordon says the budget is over the hump. In Santa Monica Nat King Cole improves after cobalt treatments for a lung tumor since December 8.
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Nasser Broadsides U.S. Over Congo Aid and Egypt Rifts
Cairo relations deepen after Nasser's Port Said speech condemning U.S. pressure and pledging continued arms support to the Congo rebels. He rejected Western calls to stop aid, declaring Egypt will drink the sea if necessary. No U.S. comment yet. Washington notes shelving a $35 million surplus food request linked to aid to rebels. Previously, UAR-U.S. ties deteriorated after a Cairo library attack and an Egyptian air force shooting of an American plane.
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Serviceman Writes Home To Wife From Vietnam Christmas Message
A U S soldier stationed in Can Tho Vietnam recounts a Christmas celebration with local and American children. He describes a handmade tree on sandbags, gifts exchanged, and a reflective mood as he reads an anonymous note from a Gia Long school student wishing health and victory.
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Don
No Paper Friday The Messenger Holiday Notice
The Messenger will not publish Friday for Christmas Day. Employees may enjoy the holiday at home with their families. Business and classified offices will remain closed Saturday. Next edition of The Messenger.
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