Peace talks and fighting in Middle East amid power moves
Reports said new peace initiatives surfaced as Israeli Air Force attacked guerrilla positions in Jordan and Lebanon. Pope Paul VI urged potential great power intervention to halt the war surge while the Soviet Union floated a peace plan and Beirut government forces tightened security.
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Middle East
Jordan
Paul VI
Soviet Union
Beirut
Surete Generale
National Police
Emile Bustani
Fatah
Menshiyeh
Jordan River
Sea of Galilee
Pope Paul
Turin
la Stampa
Russia
Britain
Mikhail N. Smirnosky
Michael Stewart
Beisan
Kiriat Shmona
Amman
Gharanda
As-Shuna
Raig
United States
Israel
Suez Canal
London
Work calls pull Thornton from holiday break
Buster Thornton said on New Year’s Eve he is ready to return to work as Fae finds him plenty of tasks at home during the holidays. He admitted he did not finish some items from the to do list. Ben Griffin, school tax officer, had Wednesday off but remained busy.
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Buster Thornton
Ben Griffin
North Side Post Office Row Recalled in County History
Mrs W D Dale recalls the North side post office near the present Bonham State Bank site when she came to Fannin County in the early days. Foster photo studio sat upstairs on the north side the square. Another studio Trimble stood on the west side. Eight saloons crowded the square in those days.
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W. D. Dale
Bonham State Bank
Fannin County
Foster Photo Studio
Trimble
Students Return to Classes in Fannin County
Students in Fannin County schools return after the winter break ending December 20. Classes resume today with all students back in attendance as the new term begins.
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Fannin County
Bartley Woods Club Holds January Meeting at Center
The Bartley Woods Community Club will meet at the Community Center on the night of January second Wednesday. Members chose the shifted date to avoid New Year’s Day on the first Wednesday.
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Bartley Woods Community Club
Holiday Income Tax Forms Sent by Mail
The article notes that income tax forms were mailed during the holiday season, indicating ongoing tax filing activity and administrative steps.
Regular TV Returns After Bowl Games Rush
TV schedules return to normal after a string of bowl games starting Monday with the Peach Bowl and continuing into Tuesday and Wednesday. Viewers needed multiple sets to follow two channels as games aired, with parade coverage blocking regular programming in the morning.
Damage tally from two city wrecks tops 275 dollars
Investigating officers estimate 275 dollars in damage from two accidents on city streets Tuesday and Wednesday. Drivers identified are R C Hasten of Ector and Michael A Caldwell, both traveling west on Sam Rayburn Drive. Frank Edwin Tull of Denison lost control and struck a tree on Sam Rayburn Drive.
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C. N. Steward
Kenneth Rice
Center
Sam Rayburn
R. C. Hasten
Ector
Michael A. Caldwell
Sam Patton
Frank Edwin Tull
Denison
Year’s Losses Rise as Truce Ends in Vietnam Fighting
UPI reports 1968 American combat losses reached 14 521 dead and 92 564 wounded, with totals for Jan 1 to Dec 28 at 30 543 dead and 192 372 wounded. 1 243 missing or captured. Communists end three day New Year truce, shell Da Nang and central highlands bases.
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Saigon
UPI
U. S
U.S
Vietnam
da Nang
Highlands
Mekong
Delta
Well Repairs Planned Amid Water Shortage in Trenton
Trenton will start repairs Friday on its lone water well after a 12:30 a.m. Tuesday pump failure. Mayor Spence Vincent urged water conservation as the pump's fault has troubled the system for years and schools will not reopen until Monday. Citizens vote January 11 on a bond to finance a new well.
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Trenton
Spence Vincent
Vincent
Sor Everett
Firemen Contain Gasoline Spill After Tank Truck Accident
Firemen washed down a gasoline spill Thursday morning at Sam Rayburn Drive and Chestnut. A Keene’s Convoy tank truck, while filling underground tanks, moved and ran over, releasing gasoline into the gutter and storm sewer.
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Sam Rayburn Drive
Chestnut
Keene
Burglars Enter Trenton Station During New Year Holiday
Burglars entered the Savage Texaco station at Trenton over the New Year holiday. Deputy Sheriff H R Van Zandt said the thieves pried bars from a rear window to gain entry and stole money from vend machines along with a tire, wheel, and about 209 dollars in tools from a tool box.
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Savage
Texaco
Trenton
H. R. van Zandt
New Year's Baby Brings Surprise for New York Couple
Stanley and Helen Miller of New York City welcomed a baby girl on New Year’s Day after doctors warned they might never have children. Helen believed she could not be pregnant until sleepily accepting the 6-pound daughter Beth Ann. The instant family news sparked disbelief and joy as relatives processed the unexpected event.
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United Press International
Stanley
Helen Miller
New York City
Muller
Millers
Queens
Helen
Miller
Mrs. Miller
Beth Ann
Judge Grants Execution Stay for Kenneth McDuff
A federal judge halted Kenneth Allen McDuff’s execution to allow his attorney to file a federal appeal. McDuff faced the electric chair in Huntsville after being convicted of the 1966 killing of 17 year old Robert Brand and linked charges in the slayings of Brand’s relatives and a rape case. His state appeals were exhausted in 1968 when the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied a new trial.
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Houston
UPS
Kenneth Allen McDuff
McDuff
Huntsville
Godfrey Sullivan
Waco
U.S. Dist
Woodrow Seals
Texas
Robert Brand
Alvarado
Tex
Brand
Marcus Dunnam
Tarzana
Calif
Edna Louise Sullivan
Everman
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Talks Delayed Over Table Shape in Vietnam Peace Talks
UPI reports U S and South Vietnamese negotiators planned a high level Paris meeting to resolve procedural disputes delaying broadened talks on Vietnam. Cyrus Vance and Pham Dang Lam would seek a common position on the conference table and Viet Cong seating. Observers note progress hinges on resolving seating and status issues before Hanoi talks resume.
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Paris
UPI
Vietnam
Cyrus R. Vance
U. S
Saigon
Pham Dang Lam
Hanoi
United States
Johnson
Col
Ha van Lau
North Vietnam
Vance
Washington
South Vietnam
U.S
Greek Plane Hijacked Flight To Egypt After Threats
An Olympic Airways DC6 carrying 104 aboard was hijacked 18 minutes after takeoff from Heraklion heading to Athens. The hijacker, Greek miner George Flamerides, fired once and forced the plane to Alexandria and then Cairo before refueling and return. At least five passengers were Americans including two women teachers and three airmen.
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Athens
UPI
Egypt
Olympic Airways
Cairo
George Flamerides
Heraklion
Crete
Alexandria
U.S. Air Force Base
Herakhon
West German Traffic Fine Hikes Tighten Driver Penalties
The West German government raised several traffic violation fines up to five times and ordered judges to impose harsher penalties on serious offenders in a broad anti speeding and reckless driving campaign.
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Bonn
UPI
Leap Year Boosts New York City Marriages in 1968
New York City issued 75,497 marriage licenses in 1968, up 6 percent from 1967, the highest total since 1951. The figure reflects the advantage York brides and grooms found in the leap year.
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New York
UPI
New York City
Nixon signal raises hope for money crisis solution
Oslo Prime Minister Per Borten said Nixon might take the initiative toward solving the international money crisis. He called the possibility conceivably helpful as the new administration prepares to take office.
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Oslo
Norway
UPI
Miister Per Borten
Richard M. Nixon
Johnson to offer no new Great Society push in final days
President Johnson plans no dramatic new proposals to Congress as his presidency ends. He will favor continuing programs he sponsored, refrain from far reaching tax changes, and urge national unity while signaling a practical approach toward his successor Nixon.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Johnson
Congress
Texas
White House
Richard M. Nixon
Treasury Department
Nixon
Bonham Forecast Warm Trend With Light Rain Expected
Bonham area: a warming trend with a chance of light rain tonight into Friday. Rain ends Friday with clearing skies. Morning low sunk to 32, the coldest spell of winter. Friday morning forecast near 40 and afternoon possibly 60.
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Bonham
Leaders Pick in Congress as McCormack Set to Return
United press report notes House members vote to reelect Speaker John W. McCormack for two years while Democratic insurgents back Morris Udall seeking concessions. GOP to name Gerald Ford as leader and decide seating for Adam Powell, with Anderson favored over Quie for Republican conference chair. Senate plans Friday leadership runs as Kennedy targets Long for majority whip.
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Washington
UPI
John W. McCormack
House
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
Massachusetts
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
GOP
Ham. Lst
John B. Anderson
R-Ill
Albert Quie
R-Minn
Republican Conference
Melvin R. Laird
Rwis
Defense
Congress
McCormack
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Russell B. Long
D-La
Roman Hruska
Nebraska
Hugh Scot
Pennsylvania
Thomas H. Kuche
California
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Wsistup
James W. Brigham
Ocala
Fla
Thomas N. Jones
Lynnville
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LBJ
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Harlem
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