Johnson may answer peace talk bid amid Vietnam lull
AP dispatch from Washington reports President Johnson could address North Vietnam’s hints of peace talks at a midafternoon news conference. Officials weigh whether Hanoi’s statements through neutral states signal willingness to discuss peace if bombing ends, while U.S. policy stresses any halt must include de escalation.
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Groundhogs See Shadows Predict Six Weeks More Winter
The Associated Press reports Pennsylvania groundhogs saw shadows at sunrise and retreated to burrows for six more weeks of winter. Slumbering Groundhog Lodge in Quarryville observed 7:14 am with attire and ritual, while Punxsutawney’s Phil appeared at 7:29 am and vanished at Gobbler's Knob. Both groups claim to be the original forecaster, with identical forecasts.
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Flying Jeep prototype crash kills veteran test pilot
In Columbus Ohio a prototype Flying Jeep light counter-insurgency aircraft built by North American Aviation crashed 20 miles southeast of the city. Captain Lawrence C Curtis Jr of Santa Clara California died. Captain Joseph F Stroface of Brooklyn New York was injured, listed as fair at Lockbourne AFB Hospital. The OVICA twin-engine turbo prop was being prepared for mass production for possible Vietnam use.
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Week's U.S. Viet Toll Rises Amid New Marine Drives
U S Marines report killing 68 Communist troops in the first phases of two northern South Vietnam drives. Across the country Amer ican, Korean and South Vietnamese units tally nearly 150 enemy dead. U S totals show 181 Americans killed and 822 wounded in action last week, with Viet Cong surrenders accelerating under the Open Arms program. Total allied strength climbs to 404 000 with 3 200 more combat troops arriving, while enemy forces rise to about 284 000.
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Chicago Struck Again By Storm Opens 33rd Grant Park Concert Season
Snow blankets Chicago for Groundhog Day as 30 inches on the ground and 5 to 6 more inches expected. Shoppers mob stores for meat milk and bread while driving conditions worsen. O Hare near normal operations Midway briefly closed. Hotels fill as commuters seek shelter. Park District announces 33rd season of Grant Park concerts. Hospitals urge visitors to stay away during the storm.
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NASA Official Quizzed Investigation OF Apollo Tragedy Is Continuing
NASA deputy administrator meets with board of review as Apollo 1 tragedy probes continue. Intermittent report highlights that cause remains unclear after a fatal flash fire during a launch pad test. Possible contamination near heat sources is reviewed, given 100 percent oxygen conditions.
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Cape Kennedy
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Space Agency
Robert C. Seamans
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Air Force
Virgil I. Grissom
Edward H. White II
Navy IA
Roger B. Chaffee
Avia
Ohio bond plan called answer to traffic woes
Columbus report cites Ohio Bond Commission as the only sound answer to traffic and transportation problems in the state cities. The panel’s report to the General Assembly by February was not ready, chairman C Stanley Mechem said. Dayton scene features Barry Goldwater hinting Rhodes may seek President or Vice President in 1968, despite Rhodes' earlier denials.
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Ohio Bond Commission
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Dayton
Barry Goldwater
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Four quintuplets born to postal clerk couple
In New York a $106-a-week postal clerk and his wife welcomed four surviving quintuplets after five years of childless marriage and were reported in fair condition. In Washington the FCC, at the Justice Department's request, ordered a delay in the proposed $20 billion merger of American Broadcasting Co. and International Telephone & Telegraph Corp.
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Town Develops Best Thing Ever
Coolville prepares for Premier Photo Co to move in later this year with Ned Tanner as plant manager and W Karl Summers as president. The firm, known as Best Photo Service, handles color and black and white film development, finishing, and mail order copies. Current staff around 150, expected 200 within a year, with hiring tied to existing forces.
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Welcome Premier Photo Co
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Jack White
F. P. Neuenschwander
State Development Department
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Coolville Bank
Roger Bennett
Premier Photo Co
Ned Tanner
W. Karl Summers
Tanner
Washington, D.C
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Host Photo Service
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Hospital sale disputed by Hocking Bar Association leaders
Logan Ohio level county debate over selling the former Hocking Valley Hospital building on W Main Street drew lawyers and judges to urge the county commissioners to rethink. They argued the structure is needed for additional county offices while the hospital faces deficits. Commissioners noted potential rate hikes and staff cuts could yield about 16000 dollars monthly, and revealed a 38500 dollar borrowing to cover old building costs. A further finance discussion with hospital administrator John Sappington was set for the afternoon.
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Rhea Bangert Brown
Common Pleas
Harley Meyer
James Stilwell
Financing Plan Vote Is Sought In Ohio Legislature
In Columbus the House Finance Committee prepared to vote on the GOP administration bond issue financing plan amid protests for longer hearings. The plan creates a new state agency to issue bonds for capital and highway projects with a May ballot deadline under review.
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Ohio
House Finance Committee
GOP
Robert Fr. Beckman
Cincinnati
Hamilton
House
Ralph E. Fisher
Wayne
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