Airplanes in Japan Struggle as Hikari Express Gains
In Japan the Hikari superexpress rail line cuts Tokyo Osaka travel to three hours ten minutes, drawing passengers from airplanes. Airlines report a 28 percent drop in Tokyo Osaka ridership after the service began, worsened by a four hour plus upgrade. Despite safety praises for the rail, aviation faces a long term loss on this key route.
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Airlift To Viet Nam Ends With Christmas Star Flights
Operation Christmas Star completed 66 flights by National Guard crews from 16 states delivering 492 tons of gifts to U S servicemen in Viet Nam. The last flight landed at Tan Son Nhut Airfield, piloted by Brig. Gen. John Gifford and Maj. Don Follis, with all crews volunteering beyond their training roles.
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Oldest George II coins in circulation found
The surviving legal tender from 1816 includes silver half crowns shillings and sixpences. These George II issues remain the oldest coins still in general use today.
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