Mansfield says Vietnam war likely to widen and deepen
Mansfield warns that the war may escalate with greater U S troop deployments in the Mekong delta and continued Viet Cong strength. He urges political settlement, notes limited gains for Saigon, and discusses possible neutralization of Southeast Asia. He cites troop totals and shifting international positions, including Soviet and Chinese dynamics.
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Pope Calls for Good Will Miracle Over Vietnam War
The Pope urged a good will miracle to bring peace and justice in Vietnam in a 1700 word Christmas message broadcast by Vatican Radio. He cited rising war tactics and warned of a fatal drift from humane norms, urging negotiations after Christmas with truces for holidays. He also condemned atheism and egoism, plans an audience with cardinals and bishops, and will visit Florence to aid flood victims from November's disaster.
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Vatican Radio
Vietnam
Paul
Florence
Low Food Prices Hold Down Rise In Living Costs
Washington AP reports food prices fell seven tenths of one percent in November, keeping overall cost of living up only tenths of one percent from October. The consumer price index rose to 134.6, 2.6 percent above a year earlier, with restaurant prices up while grocery food dropped 0.9 percent. Hog harvest boosted pork 3.8 percent drop, lifting downward pressure on beef and veal and poultry.
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Washington
Bacon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
MP's Return Soldier Missing Since May 11b
Bridgeport police returned Specialist 4 Louis A. Torsiello a baker stationed with the 24th Transportation Company at Fort Bragg to his unit after detaining him at the city police headquarters. He left his post on May 11 and was declared a deserter by the Army on June 9.
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Bridgeport
U.S. Army
Louis A. Torsiello
East Main Street
Army
Torsiello
24Th Transportation Company
Fort Bragg
N.C
Church Council Pleads for End to Viet Strife
The church council urges an immediate cease fire in Vietnam. It calls on all parties to negotiate and seek peace during Christmas and New Year, stating cannot pray worthily without urging combatants to halt violence.
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Shurch Council
U S Sees North Korean Hanoi Aid As a Gesture
U S officials describe North Korea's aid to Hanoi as a gesture while noting a diverse foreign presence in North Vietnam. Russians train North Vietnamese pilots and install antiaircraft systems, 40 000 Chinese labor along the lines, and small numbers of East European technicians. U S estimates MIG strength remains under 100 fighters, with 40 50 Mig 15 17s and 15 20 Mig21s. Details on North Korean pilots and detection methods remain undisclosed.
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North Vietnam
China
U.S
Soviet Union
Hari
Formosa Likely To Block Book's Pirate Versions
York reports material deleted from Manchester's manuscript was sent to Formosa for repro duction. Pirates dominate the sector with 1966 67 catalogues listing about 5 000 titles. Formosa enforces copyright and bars exports, while many publishers seek reprints for Formosa only.
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Formosa
York
Manchester
Explosions At Dow Plant Kill Three In Freeport Texas
Dow Chemical Texas division explosion at plant B north end kills three employees and injures five others from flying glass. Dow reports two railroad tank cars and a tank truck involved in the incident as workers mixed agricultural chemicals. Separate incident at Murphy's Market ends with a failed holdup attempt by a masked man who fled.
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Texas
Murphy’s Market
Freeport, Tex
Dow Chemical Co
Dow
Freeport
New Jordan Cabinet Is Appointed
The United States agreed at Jordan's request to provide military equipment to strengthen the Jordanian armed forces defensive capability. The aid aims to assure security and stability in the region with a substantial portion airlifted within 30 to 60 days and expedited F104 interceptor aircraft.
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Hussein
Jordan
Es Samau
United States
State Department
Middle East
Regulations Set On Drug Tests at State Hospitals
The Connecticut Mental Health Department issued strict rules on drug research in state hospitals. Written permission from patients or guardians is required for research drugs, and grant funds must be deposited with the state treasurer. Committees at each hospital will approve projects, with supervision from superintendents and Mental Health staff.
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Hartford
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Middletown
John F. Lowney
Board of Mental Health
Mental Health Department
Draft Eligibles To Have Seminar On Avoiding It
DETROIT AP A group of Detroit clergymen will host a seminar next Wednesday for draft eligible youths on how to avoid fighting in Vietnam. The event will be paired with a rally protesting the war. The organizers say they will not advocate draft dodging but will explain options, legal avenues, and potential outcomes.
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Detroit
Vietnam
David M. Gragie
Citizens For Peace
Gracie
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
40th Suspect Held In Narcotics Drive
Bridgeport reports the 40th arrest in a narcotics sweep. Louis Tucker of 389 Connecticut Avenue was held on $5,000 bond after detectives from the Special Services Division charged him with narcotics violations. A large quantity of suspected heroin was seized for state laboratory analysis.
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East Side
Louis Tucker
Connecti Cut Avenue
Special Services Division
Tucker
State Laboratory
Hartford
Examiner Urges Norfolk Absorb Two Other Lines
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Webb backs an order forcing Norfolk and Western to absorb Erie Lackawanna and Delaware and Hudson railways. Boston and Maine would be included only if voluntary, due to looming debt and weak prospects, with objections anticipated from N and W and B&M.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Norfolk & Western Railway
Norfolk & Western
Boston & Maine Railroad
N&w
Herman Perler
Commission
Charles A. Webb
Erie- Lackawanna
Delaware & Hudson
Webb
Boston & Maine
B&m
Bridgeport Driver Held on Six Charges After Two Crashes
Stratford police held 31 year old Robert Wargo after his panel truck hit two trucks on Stratford Avenue and Elm Street. Wargo faced six charges including breach of the peace and operating under the influence. A second crash involved Anthony Santos’s truck on Ferry boulevard. Wargo was booked and held on a 1000 dollar bond for circuit court. A stray note about cacao beans follows the main item.
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Bridgeport
Stratford
Robert Wargo
Alfred Street
Michael Kovach
Alfred Dunn
Robert Norke
Stratford Avenue
Elm Street
Wargo
Ronald McFarland
Barnum Terrace
McFarland
Poice
Anthony P. Santos
Arch Street
Ferry Boulevard
Willow Street
Santos
Christmas to Be Jan 7 Cong May Take Very Long Time
U.S. officials describe Viet Cong plans to weed out weak members and open up recruitment while shifting to guerrilla warfare. They warn of a protracted struggle and potential negotiations, with leadership puzzled over immediate moves. A stray note mentions bakers adding unsweetened chocolate to bread for richer flavor and color.
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Cong
U.S
Ameral
Christmas Dates in Russian Orthodox Church Use Old Calendar
The article notes that Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate Christeses on January 7 due to use of the Julian calendar. It contrasts this with Western Gregorian dates and explains Russia kept the old calendar into the 20th century and the church still uses it.
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Christ
Russia
Big Decorated Yule Tree Stolen From Horvath Home
A large decorated Christmas tree was stolen from the Horvath residence. Mr Horvath estimated the tree and decorations value at 150 dollars. The Horvaths planned to replace it with a larger tree and will watch for the thief.
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Horvath
Horvaths
Senator Fears Truces Will Cost U S Lives
WINDER Ga AP Senator Richard B Russell D Ga warned that a Christmas and New Year cease fire in Vietnam would be a grave mistake. He argued the Viet Cong would use the pause to regroup and replenish equipment and ammunition. Russell noted the rebel group would not seek truces if they did not expect military gain.
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Vietnam
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
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