GIs Share Christmas Cheer In Viet Nam War Zone
American troops in Viet Nam celebrated Christmas with turkey legs and rifles ready while United Press International reporters join GIs nationwide. Da Nang airport terminal buzzed with Marines waiting for flights to Saigon as transistor radios played Christmas carols and soldiers traded good natured banter.
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United Press Ternational
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Jarhead
Try
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U.S. Plans Airborne TV Network for South Vietnam
UPI reports Representative Charles Chamberlain says a TV network using an airborne transmitter will start small on January 21 and aims to reach most of South Vietnam by year end 1966. The plan, run jointly by U.S. and South Vietnamese governments, will use the US Armed Forces Radio Service with two channels including a Vietnamese language station, at an estimated cost of 1.4 million dollars.
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UPI
South Viet Nam
Charles F. Chamberlain
ReMich
Chamberlain
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U.S
U.S. Armed Forces Radio Service
Michigan
Yrgely
South
Viet Nam
Five Day Forecast With Mixed Temperatures
The forecast shows daily highs and lows with temperatures about 3 degrees above normal at 2 Colder late Saturday and Sunday. Expect rising temperatures Monday and Tuesday. Snow and rain are likely Tuesday, followed by colder conditions on Wednesday.
Gate opens for 4932 Arab Christians to visit families
At dawn a gate in Jerusalem opens to allow 4,932 Arab Christians from Israel to spend 24 days with relatives in Jordan. The Christmas access crosses the armistice line amid the war torn city, reuniting families across the divided Holy City.
Government Shows 1966 Tax Increase
Washington sources dispute a 1966 tax hike to pay for Vietnam buildup. Officials say Johnson is unlikely to seek higher taxes and Congress would resist in an election year. Premature reports cited. White House echoed caution. An increase could trigger a recession risk, leading to civilian spending cuts and potential cuts to the Great Society programs.
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Johnson
Congress
White House
Sales Levy For State More Likely
Boston reports indicate Gov Volpe pushes a $200 million sales tax measure with brighter prospects for House passage next week and improved Senate approval prospects. The plan aims to fund space health and education programs while political maneuvering and holiday timing influence Supporters expect decisive votes early in the new year.
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Senate
Volpe
Johnson
Christmas Hush Falls on Viet Nam
In Saigon a Christmas Eve truce held by allied forces and insurgent Communists seemed to pause fighting for civilians. Curfews and safety fears kept thousands indoors as dawn approached Christmas Day amid humanitarian concerns and wartime disruption.
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Viet Nam
Saigon
Breakthrough Pure Fish Concentrate Aids World Hunger
Washington reports an improved fish concentrate process called fish Hour gains praise as a major breakthrough. Certified pure by the National Academy of Sciences and National Research Foundation, it promises high protein content and potential to meet global protein needs.
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Interior Department
Bureau of Fisheries
National Academy of Sciences
National Research’ Foundation
Food Drug Administration
Asia
Africa
Latin America
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
World Health Organization
Union Creates Scholarships For Members Children
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America announces a new education fund for members' children regardless of grades. Eligible are those with 13+ years in the union, up to age 22, covering technical schools and colleges with up to 600 dollars yearly toward tuition and living costs if needed. About 100 to 120 students expected first year.
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Murray Finley
Racine
Vis
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Rochester
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Finley
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
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