North Vietnamese pressure sparks peace talks clash in Paris
In Paris, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong demand a peace government in Saigon and are rebuffed by Ambassador Harriman who tells them to mind their own business. South Vietnam denounces the communists as talks stall with Vance flying to Washington to brief Johnson and possible talks with Nixon as Ky plans Saigon return.
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Paris
Saigon
W. Averell Harriman
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Cyrus R. Vance
Washington
Johnson
Vance
Nixon
New York
Kennedy Airport
U.S
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Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Xuan Thuy
Hanoi
Nguyen Thi Binh
MLF
Nguyen van Thieu
Thuy
Christmas Tree fund nears goal for 1500 underprivileged youngsters
The Bluefield Christmas Tree fund reached 98 percent of its $6,000 goal after $277.50 was added, bringing total to $5,925.50. Santa Claus will visit the Ramsey Auditorium on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for the gift party, with WHIS-TV and radio hosts providing entertainment.
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Bluefield
Santa Claus
Ramsey Auditorium
Whis-Tv
Santa
Slight Hope For End Of Flu Outbreak In West
The Associated Press reports a tentative peak in the Far West influenza outbreak while the nation endures widespread illness. Los Angeles officials note a possible peak after a half million cases citywide, with ongoing risk as the virus lingers. Chicago estimates losses around 30 million during the holiday season from absenteeism and reduced business. New York City reports dwindling cases and limited vaccine supply for the elderly and chronically ill. Overall, influenza activity spans 32 states plus DC and Puerto Rico.
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Associated Press
Far West
Hong Kong
Los Angeles
Calif
Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry
New York City
Health Department
States
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Planes Hit North Viet Positions Two Day
U S warplanes attacked North Vietnamese antiaircraft positions for the second day in a row after reconnaissance planes were fired on. The strikes targeted areas near Dong Hoi and other sites, with no jets hit and escorts firing on ground guns. American and Viet Cong officers prepared for Christmas Day talks in a swampy no mans land with a Vietnamese proposal to release three American prisoners.
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U.S
North Vietnam
Dong Hoi
Demilitarized Zone
Vietnam
Hanoi
Johnson
Central Highlands
No-Man’s Land
Manhunt for Miami Kidnapper Uncovers Ransom Cash
Police comb marshy Florida island for Barbara Mackle kidnapper as reporters spot $400000 of ransom, buried after Barbara’s 80 hour confinement. Suspects Krist and Schier held. car tied to Deacon alias found near West Palm Beach. Barbara recovering after Friday rescue.
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Fla
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Barbara Jane Mackle
Barbara Jane
Atlanta
Robert F. Mackle
el Jobean
Sarasota
Fort Myers
Krist
Ruth Leisemann Schier
Barbara
Palm Beach
FBI
Miami Springs
George Deacon
West Palm Beach
California
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Miami
Deacon
Miss Schier
University of Miami Institute of Marine Sciences
el Hatillo
Honduras
Frank
Frank Mackle
Inside Section 1: Classifieds and Editorials Notes
Newspaper index fragment lists sections and page numbers for a day’s edition. It names topics such as Business, Classifieds, Editorials, Mine Safety, Farm, Science, Law, Sports, Society and a second section with Tazewell About You Youth. The items appear as a contents guide dating to December.
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Dana
Buchanan
Dennis
McDowell
Dixon
Santa
Graham
Tazewell
Apollo 8 flies toward historic moon rendezvous
Apollo 8, with Air Force Col. Frank Borman James Lovell Jr and William Anders, launched from Houston on a flawless lift off. After circling Earth 1.5 times the crew ignited the third stage and began a record breaking burn toward the moon.
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Space Center
Houston
Earth
Air Force
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
Borman and Lovell
Saturn V proves capable of reaching the moon
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP The Apollo 8 launch demonstrated the Saturn V rocket can propel men to the moon. Remaining hardware hurdles include the lunar module used to ferry crew from lunar orbit to the surface and its maiden manned flight is planned for late February in an earth orbital mission by three astronauts.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
America
Space Agency
Rocco A. Petrone
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Kennedy Space Center
Samuel C. Phillips
NASA
Boeing Co
North American Rockwell
Tell
Charles
South America
Borman
Moon
Apollo 8 Flight Proves Saturn 5 Ready for Moon Mission
NASA officials praised the unmanned and manned phases of the Saturn 5 and Apollo 8 mission, noting engine reliability and ground, flight, and crew success. The crew reported a stunning view of Earth, Africa and Florida as the rocket launched from Cape Kennedy.
Try To Buy It Frankincense Myrrh
A New York AP report finds frankincense and myrrh are not sold in department stores. Shoppers learn these resins are available only through perfume wholesalers and religious shops with prices about 30 cents and 60 cents per pound. The article notes their use in church rites and perfumes, and that synthetic scents reduced their prominence.
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NEW York
Christ
Franklin
E.J. Korvette
Middle East
Africa
Catherine Degraff
Johnson Sees Apollo Liftoff
President Johnson’s flu recovery allowed him to watch Apollo 8 launch on TV from Bethesda Naval Hospital. He sent congratulations to the three astronauts and cautioned them to be careful during the six day mission that would circle the moon if successful.
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Washington
Johnson
Bethesda Naval Hospital
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