Bluefield Christmas Tree fund nears goal with nine days left
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree drive reached 57 percent on Saturday, totaling 3434.50 toward a 6000 goal. With nine days remaining before the December 24 Ramsey Auditorium party for 1500 underprivileged children, organizers expect further gifts. Send contributions to Community Christmas Tree care of Bluefield Daily Telegraph or deliver to 412 Bland St. General Telephone Co. gave 25.00.
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Demo Leadership Posts Listed For State Senate
Charlestown AP reports major Democratic leadership posts in the West Virginia Senate were announced by incoming Senate President Lloyd Jackson. Sen. Clarence E. Martin Jr. was named majority leader, replacing Sen. William A. Moreland. Martin previously led the floor in 1957 to 1961. The announcements also confirmed chairmen William T. Brotherton Jr. and Hans McCourt of the Judiciary and Finance committees. House details followed with Del. Lewis N. McManus named to chair the House Finance Committee. The 59th legislature convenes January 8 for a 60 day session.
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Clarence E. Martin Jr
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Finance Committee
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Statehouse
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Moreland
Howard W. Carson
Envoys Seek Christmas Start as Peace Talks Go Round
Paris AP rival Vietnamese negotiators clash over seating as U S envoys express guarded hope to begin sessions before Christmas. Tran Buu Kiem arrives to head the Front delegation as Saigon rejects a single round table, insisting on two sides at the conference.
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Israeli Minister Dayan backs stronger US role in Arab world
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan urged a firmer U.S. presence in Arab nations to blunt Soviet influence in the Middle East while meeting with President-elect Nixon in New York. He said better U.S. Arab ties would help, but not at Israel's expense.
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Middle East
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Dayan
America
Apollo 8 Crew Ready for Christmas Eve Moon Orbit
Apollo 8 astronauts Borman Lovell and Anders were told the spacecraft is ready for the Christmas Eve moon orbit. A lengthy countdown begins with pre countdown Sunday night and eight holds for rest and checks. The mission aims for a 7:51 a.m. EST liftoff and 10 lunar orbits with navigation tests and photo tasks.
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Rocco A. Petrone
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Brazil cracks down on opposition under military-backed rule
In Rio de Janeiro the government of President Costa e Silva escalated a crackdown after Congress rejected lifting an immunity for Deputy Marcio Moreira Alves. The fifth decree in four years strips political rights, declares a state of siege, suspends habeas corpus, and targets anti government figures including ex senator Juscelino Kubitschek.
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Latin America
Juscelino Kubitschek
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Chico Buarque
Humberto Castello Branco
Congress
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Moreira Alves
Saigon imposes curfew amid enemy offensives fears
U S command in Saigon imposes a 7 p m to 6 a m curfew for 25 000 American troops through Monday amid warnings of a winter offensive by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. The alert remains low grade and measures aim to maintain harmony with the Vietnamese government.
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Panama University Closed by Military Junta
The Panama University was occupied by national guard troops and shut down by the military regime. A junta statement cited constant strikes and political meetings, promising a six month closure to allow a regents board to draft an educational reform program.
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University of Panama
Presiden Arnulfo Arias
Board of Regents
Humphrey to Take Dual Professorships in Minnesota
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey plans to join the University of Minnesota and Macalester College as a joint professor. He will fly to Minneapolis and appear at Macalester in St Paul to accept the offer, rumored at a total around 30000 dollars annually though salary terms remain indefinite.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
University of Minnesota
Macalester College
Humphrey
Minneapolis
St. Paul
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