NYC Freeze Forces Biddeford Youth Corps Shutdown
The Biddeford Neighborhood Youth Corps faces closure as federal funds freeze. Director Roger R. Johnson says in school and out of school programs may run out by Dec 31. one option is to cut in school work, extend out of school to Jan 8, with funds possibly restored by Jan 17. A meeting at Biddeford High School explains the situation.
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Biddeford
Washington
Roger R. Johnson
Johnson
N.Y.C
Cecil Forester
New York
N.Y. C
Johnson Aid
Saco and
Old Orchard Beach
Sunday Rift Burns Dominican Stability Ahead of Elections
The six hour clash between army regulars and former rebels in Santiago killed fourteen as the provisional government faced its deepest crisis. The violence threatens June elections and undermines OAS mediation. Inter-American Peace Force units arrived after the firefight.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Organization of American States
Santiago
Inter-American Peace Force
JAPF
Pope Paul VI urges just negotiations to end Viet Nam war
In his Christmas message Pope Paul VI calls for peace and sincere negotiations to resolve the Vietnam fighting. He frames the Church as supporting settlements and a Christmas cease fire, stressing that peace is in danger and must be pursued through dialogue.
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Vatican City
Viet Nam
Paul VI
World leaders urged to pursue all negotiations
A Vatican radio<text truncated> Christmas cease fire is described but not mentioned in the Pope's prerecorded message. The Pope was reported to be extremely gratified by news relayed to him earlier today, while leaders urged flexible diplomacy as Christmas approaches.
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U.S
Vatican
Black Christmas Boycott Findings In Fayette Mississippi
Fay ette merchants report increased white buying offset losses from a Negro led Black Christmas boycott aimed at civil rights concessions. An AP survey notes the white backed drive kept business level, while Negro leader Charles Evers vows a 2000 person march for desegregation.
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Miss
Associated Press
Paul B. Johnson
Jimmie Walker
Fayette Mer
Walker
Gov. Johnson
Charles Evers
Jackson
Evers
Cease-Fire Order Hailed By U S Leaders In Vietnam
Vice President Humphrey and congressional leaders praised the 30 hour Christmas cease fire in Viet Nam announced by Gen Westmoreland. Mansfield urged extending the pause to Tet start Jan 21 while Ford cautioned it may not lead to talks. Pope Paul VI praised peace efforts as U S officials hope for a permanent settlement.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Congressional
Viet Nam
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Montana
U. S
William C. Westmoreland
Humphrey
Waverly
Minn
Hanoi
Raul VI
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Christmas Truce Talks Under Way In 30 Hour Pause
U S and allied forces prepare for a 30 hour Christmas truce while Vice President Humphrey and congressional leaders praise the effort. Johnson remains silent on the order and draft reclassificationfor 2 million men. Castro regime orders Cubans bound for the United States to quit their jobs signaling hardship. Dominican army battles former rebels deepen the provisional government crisis. Local merchants report white shoppers boosting sales offsetting a civil rights boycott. Keokuk Iowa towns display holiday decorations amid tragedy from the Thanksgiving explosion. Santa Claus symbol as the season's spirit and kindness.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Johnson
United States
Washington
Congress
Mississippi
Keokuk
Iowa
Santa Claus
Fighting Continued in Viet Nam Despite Christmas Truce Call
U S and South Vietnamese troops prepared for a 30 hour Christmas truce while fighting persisted with a 50 plane raid on the Uong Bi power plant 14 miles northeast of Haiphong and ground clashes that officials said killed 90 Viet Cong. U S pilots reported multiple aircraft losses and continued air strikes targeted at North Viet Nam including the Nghia Lo airfield as missiles rained on Hanoi area.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Uong ‘Bi
Haiphong
North
Viet Nam
Uong Bi
Yong Bi
Route 9
Khe Son
Huong My
Laos
Tchepone
Quang Tri
Mekong
Chung Thun
Hanoi
Nghia Lo
Recount in Saco Is Nipped by Ward 3 Vote
In Saco, Ward 3 recount bid by defeated alderman Charles Gilpatric was denied 3-2 after Harold Waight Republican alderman-elect filed a petition. Waight won 275 to 272, with council members Brickates and Wilson arguing improper notices and statute gaps. City officials planned further study, citing Maine law requirements.
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Sace
Ward 3
City Hall
Charles Gilpatric
Harold Waight
Gilpatric
Waight
Atty
George Brickates
William Wilson
Maine
Charles F. Gilpatrie Jr
Orickates
Ronald Ayotte
Brickates
Gerard Cassette
Robert Knox
Ralph Meserve
Donald Guay
Ernest Whitten
Richard Murray
Edward Gaulin
Biddeford
Ayotte
U.S. Weighs Own POW Camps System in Viet Nam
The Pentagon contemplates possible U S use of American run prisoner of war camps if war expands in Viet Nam. So far POWs are handed to South Vietnamese authorities though U S captives are few. Legal and diplomatic issues loom if American camps are needed.
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United States
Viet Nam
Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
Red Cross
South Viet Nam
Kore Do
U.S. Army
United Nations
VietNam
Officials Eye Borderline Recruits for Draft Easing
Washington sources report Defense Department and Selective Service officials weigh reclassifying nearly 2.1 million 1-Y men as eligible for induction only in emergencies. With Viet Nam buildup, discussions consider reevaluation of minor defects and weight limits, potentially expanding the pool as monthly draft calls rise toward 40,000.
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Washington
Defense Department
Selective Service System
Selective Service
Viet Nam
Pentagon
Defense
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