Venezuelan freighter hijacked by FALN in Caribbean
U S Navy units sighted the 3126 ton Anzoategui hijacked by anti government group FALN in the Caribbean. Venezuelan warships moved to intercept as the ship bound for Houston with no reported violence. The raiders claimed peaceful political ends and said all aboard were safe. The vessel left Ia Guaira harbor near Caracas en route to Houston to pick up industrial machinery.
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Venezuela
UPI
U. S. Navy
Caribbean
Anzoategui
Houston
Tex
Falcon
Puerto Rico
U. S
National Liberation Forces
FALN
Whch
Caribbean Sea
Ia Guaira Harbor
Aref Regime Faces Red Soldier Problem in Iraq
Rebel Iraqis contend with Soviet technicians retained by deposed leader Kassem as they seize control of cities. Kremlin advisers tied to Kassem’s forces may complicate post‑uprising maintenance of Soviet weaponry amid renewed fighting and political upheaval.
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Baghidad
Iraq
UPI
Abdel Karim Kassem
Baghdad
Kremlin
Kassem
Soviet Union
Abdel Salam Aref
Kremiin
Defense Ministry
Syncom Fired Into Hanging Earth Orbit
United Press International reports the United States placed the 150 pound Syncom satellite in a high hanging orbit above earth aboard a Delta rocket. Contact was lost after initial stabilization though beacons and ground stations later regained signals briefly. NASA officials call the launch ambitious and note occasional weak signals may be due to atmospheric conditions. Syncom orbits near 22 300 miles above earth as scientists work to stabilize and communicate.
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United Press International
United States
North America
Africa
Earth
Syncom
Grounds
Federal Space Agency
Atlantic Ocean
Americas
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington
Maine
Madagascar
South Africa
Cuba Training Center for Saboteurs Reported
Officials say Cuba has become a training center for sabotage in the Western Hemisphere with hundreds of Latin Americans trained. They also report suspected fund movements from Cuba to Communist groups and that Cuban officials continue direct contact with terrorist networks in Venezuela.
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Washington
Ulpe
Eader
United State
Cuba
Venezuela
Defense
Robert MccNaomaera
McNamara
Castro Claims Spies Captured
Havana reports the regime captured a group of Americans accused of studying coastal artillery and mine defenses. The announcement cites subversive intent and training exchanges, while U S officials say details remain uncertain and warn against Cuban subversion in the hemisphere.
Withdrawal plan for B47 bombers from overseas bases
The Defense Department studies a 16 month plan to withdraw B47 nuclear bombers from overseas bases, trimming the Strategic Air Command fleet as missiles advance. Submarines move to the Mediterranean, and Minuteman and Polaris deployments rise in the US and Atlantic.
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Washington
UPI
Defense Department
Soviet Union
European
England
Italy
Kennedy proposes 16000 youth corps and overseas Peace Corps expansion
President Kennedy urged Congress to create a 16000 member National Youth Conservation Corps and a national service corps akin to the Peace Corps. The plan would place youths in national forests and recreation areas, plus expand overseas Peace Corps service and include volunteers in hospitals and mental health centers. He framed it as a solution to youth unemployment and a way to strengthen national service during tense times.
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Kennedy
Congress
Ao Youth Conservation Corps
National Service Corps
Ttr Peace Corps
Overseas
Peace Corps
Conservation Corps
Hyvoie
Mi Cily
Surah Arena
Amerana Bao
Youth Conservation Corps
Thorne
Sigger Peace Corp
Cle
Dino
Tno
Sweden
Officials to Attend Meeting in College Station
County judges and commissioners will meet in College Station on Monday and Tuesday. Fannin county will be represented by Commissioners Ross Fitzwater and John Vitz, and Genes John Kent. County Agents Wayne Cranfil and Bud Miller will also attend.
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Pannyounty
College Station
Fannin County
Ross Fitz Water
John Vitz
John Kent County
Wayne Cran Fil
Bud Miller County
Firemen Answer 2 Grass Fire Alarms
Bonham firemen responded to two grass fires Wednesday afternoon one near Ibervia and another east of Kueckelhan store on EM 273. The FM 273 fire threatened a barn but was contained.
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Bonham ‘Remen
Wby
North Fannin seniors host Friday chili supper
The North Fannin senior class will hold a chili supper in the school lunchroom Friday at 6 p.m. Proceeds support class projects and fund a post school trip planned for May after graduation.
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North Fannin
Chili supper and entertainment at Allen's Chapel Friday
Louie Rhodes promotes a community chili supper at Allen's Chapel Friday with entertainment by Louie and Dub Cunningham. Tickets may be bought at the door. A neighbor’s unsigned note complains about nighttime dog barking in the East 8th 9th Pine Pecan area and urges owners to confine pets at night.
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Louie Rhodes
Allen’s Chapé
Louie
Dub Cunningham
Pine-Pecan
Bonham
Mild Weather Forecast for Bonham Area This Week
The Bonham area faces freezing temperatures again Friday morning with daytime highs in the mid range. A weak cold front has moved through Texas reducing the expected cold. skies cleared across the state with temperatures climbing in most areas. Bonham logged 29 degrees early today and a low is expected Friday morning.
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Bonham
Texas
Search Ends For Freighter Marine Sulphur Queen
The Coast Guard abandoned the search for the tanker Marine Sulphur Queen missing 11 days with 39 aboard from Beaumont Texas to Norfolk Virginia. No wreckage found despite six days of air searches by Coast Guard and Navy planes, with lookouts continuing during normal operations. Cuban authorities reported no Cuban port calls or radio signals related to the ship.
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Miami
UPI
Coast Guard
Oae
New Orleans
New York
Navy
Atlanta
Beaumont
Tex
Norfolk
Havana
Yeasel
Santa Fe Talks Consolidation Headed by Leaders
Talks on consolidating Santa Fe with neighboring areas continue as leaders from Santa Fe and the Panhandle seek a merged headquarters. Dal Uiese pushes a plan to save the parent party about $millions annually, signaling a major restructuring effort.
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Santa Fe
Gia Ua
nNe Panhandle
Santa F
Ainas
Loos
S&s Maresh Pesident
Gard ‘Dal Uiese
Omparty
Mpre Gery Ee
The
Atcheson
Topeka
Senate loan shark bill delays stall Texas legislation
The Texas Senate faces postponements on the banking reform bill as committees table hearings for two weeks. Sen Bruce Reagan's measure to reorganize the State Banking Board stalls amid substitute proposals from the Texas Savings and Loan League. Padre Island land and federal seashore access are tied to broader debates on state mineral rights and highway access.
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Bensing
Reagans
Benking
Tesagsavings and Loan League
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Tme
Jwest
Padre Island
Auman
House
Padre
Seland
Congress
George Parkhouse
Danay
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United States Navy
Perez
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Betancourt
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Peking
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Anzacategui
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Abdul Karim Kassem
NEA
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State Department
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Europe
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