Cambodian releases free 11 of 12 U S prisoners for Christmas
Eleven American servicemen freed from Cambodian captivity arrived in Bangkok to begin homeward travel for Christmas. A 12th, Spec. 4 Earl Gurnsey, was too wounded to travel and remained in Phnom Penh. Sihanouk termed the release a Christmas gesture.
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UPI
U.S
Norodom Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Earl Gurnsey
Sihanouk
United States
Oklahoma
Victor Wickersham
Christmas Holiday Driving Caution In Fannin County
The Christmas holidays begin this afternoon in all Fannin county schools, bringing more bicyclists on streets. DPS predicts 33 highway deaths in Texas during the season and will place all uniformed officers on duty to curb speeding. Weather and rain or possible snow could raise crash risk. A local thief stole a fruit cake from a car on the square while the owner was away briefly. The piece also shares ten humane travel tips encouraging courtesy and patience during the season.
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Fannin County
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
DPS
Thieves Foiled in Tunnel Heist at Manila Warehouse
In Manila a group dug a tunnel beneath a warehouse attempting a 3.2 million dollar merchandise theft. A guard heard clinking tools and startled the workers, who fled as guards fired warning shots.
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Manila
UPI
First Air Hijacking of the Year Shocks Jetliners
In Miami a DC8 jetliner on a Philadelphia to Miami flight was hijacked by an African American man who carried a young girl and a toy pistol. He warned he would not hurt anyone and spoke of tears from stewardesses and passengers. The aircraft landed in Havana where the man departed with the child, while the crew returned the plane to Miami and passengers were rerouted on two Eastern planes.
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Miami
UPI
Eastern Air Lines
Havana
T. Washington
Jacksonville
Fla
Philadelphia
Eastern
U S Likely to Discuss Viet Cong Prisoner Releases
U S State Department officials said Washington plans to consider Viet Cong offers to meet about releasing American prisoners. The talks would not imply U S recognition, but officials caution over possible attempts to link the issue to the South Vietnamese government. Decision pending.
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Washington
UPI
State Department
United States
U.S
Europe
North Africa
South Vietnam
Chamber of Commerce Names New Directors
Bonham Chamber of Commerce elected five new directors from seven nominees for two year terms. New directors are Bob Davis Joe Campbell Dr Pat Kelly Poly Bradford and Bill Bennett. The new directors begin their terms at the January meeting after meeting with six holdover directors to organize and elect officers.
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Bonham Chamber of Commerce
Bob Davis
Joe Campbell
Pat Kelly
Poly Bradford
Bill Bennett
John Armstrong
W. L. Barnett
P. E. Biggerstaff
Joe Denton, Jr
Jack Caudle
Sam Zumwalt
Roby Windham
Doss Clark
Jerry Owens
Hal Horton
Apollo 8 launch delayed by oxygen tank contamination
Engineers found nitrogen in an Apollo 8 oxygen tank forcing draining purging and refilling. Officials expect to complete the procedure during a rest period and keep the launch on schedule for 7 51 EST Saturday with astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders aboard a 310 million mission around the moon.
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James Lovell
Bill Anders
Frank Borman
Cape Kennedy
UPI
Moon
Space Agency
William Anders
Diplomatic talks seek to heal rift over Vietnam policy
Ambassador Harriman and Deputy Vance met with South Vietnamese Vice President Ky in Paris to ease U S Viet Nam differences that Ky terms a sell out risk. Ky warned of withdrawal and cited mobilization failures and a million man force while warning against leaving South Vietnam to the Communists.
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Paris
UPI
W. Averell Harriman
Nguyen Cao Ky
Vietnam
L’aurore
South Vietnam
Harriman
Cyrus Vance
Vance
Col
Ha van Lau
Lau
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Clark M. Clifford
Maxwell Taylor
South Korean Troops Kill 89th North Korean Commandos
Seoul said South Korean forces killed additional North Korean commandos who landed on the east coast on October 30. Military spokesmen reported the latest deaths Thursday, bringing total slain to 89.
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Seoul
UPI
South Korea
Bonham Plans Advance On U S 82 Route And School Projects
County plans for right of way on a new four lane U S 82 route in Bonham face funding gaps. A tax equalization program is sought while state officials back the project. City and county leaders also advance hospital site selection, Hill Burton grant talks, and a new Bonham High School with a 1970 71 occupancy goal.
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Fannin County
Choice Moore
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Commissioners’ Court
Chamber of Commerce
Moore
Opera
Ing
Bonham
John Armstrong
Hill-Burton
Hill- Burton
Joe Campbell
Light Rain Forecast for Bonham and Panhandle Areas
Forecasters predict cloudy skies with scattered rain for the Bonham area tonight and Saturday. A warming trend then cooler air moves in Saturday afternoon for the weekend. Bonham reports a 29 degree low with heavy frost. intermittent snow mixed with rain is forecast for the Panhandle upper regions by Saturday. Dalhart records a low of 11 this morning.
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Bonham
Panhandle
Dalhart
Bonham Soldier Jerry White Dies of Wounds in Vietnam
Army Pvt. First Class Jerry M. White of Bonham died of wounds in Vietnam after Dec. 13 combat. His body was recovered and will receive full military rites at Wise Funeral Home with Fort Sill overseeing. He is survived by his parents two brothers and a sister.
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Army Pvt
Jerry M. White
Vietnam
Bonham Boy
Ruth White
Bonham
Tom M. White
Route 1
Msgt
Jack Shroyer
National Guard
Duram
Pvt. White
Shroyer
Wise Funeral
Fort Sill
de- Rose Industries
Fort Polk
Robert White
Tommy White
Lillian Ruth Wright
U S Planes Hit North Vietnam Eight Times Since Bomb Halt
U S Air Force warplanes bombed North Vietnam for the eighth time since the November 1 halt. F4 Phantoms struck an antiaircraft gun that opened fire on a reconnaissance plane west of the DMZ. The halt remained in effect, with no aircraft lost and crews listed as missing after prior incidents.
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Saigon
UPS
North Vietnam
Border Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Johnson
Paris
South Vietnam
Dong Hoi
U.S
U. S
Vinh
United States
Cost of Diplomacy Burdens Diplomats in World Capitals
UPI reports a UN survey showing diplomats pay more to live in 17 capitals than New York City with Nouakchott Mauritania the costliest. Paris is the only major city pricier than New York.
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United Nations
UPI
New York City
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Paris
New York
Massachusetts Responded First to Lincoln's Civil War Call
Massachusetts became the first state to send troops when President Lincoln summoned the North to arms, signaling swift state action at the outbreak of the Civil War.
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Massachusetts
Lincoln
Five Vehicle Pileup Injures Eight ET Students
Eight East Texas State University students were injured, with minor injuries, in a five vehicle collision on State Highway 34 south of Honey Grove. The wreck occurred Thursday night, all treated at Greenville Hospital and later released.
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East Texas State University, Commerce
Honey Grove
Greenville
Dwayne Cox
Jake Jackson
Cox
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