Did Peking Atom Test Go Amiss
Observers doubted China announced its seventh nuclear test for Mao Zedong's birthday. Fallout measurements in Japan suggested a significant detonation, with experts debating whether the test failed or was withheld for propaganda reasons. A separate Manila province bus crash killed 11 and injured 20.
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First Lunar Module Set for January 17 Launch
CAPE KENNEDY AP NASA officials officially set January 17 as the launch date for its first unmanned Lunar Module. The bug like vehicle atop a Saturn 1 rocket will undertake a six and a half hour earth orbit test. The site recalls a deadly fire that occurred on January 27 at a nearby pad during a prior mission.
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Iowa to delay salary for new revenue chief Forst
Iowa executive council delayed approving the $24 000 annual pay for William Forst the incoming director of revenue until next week after L B Liddy questioned whether the governor had promised the salary The council also postponed action on deputy director Burrows salary while affirming the new job titles and reviewing pay ranges and duties.
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Franzenburg
Santa visit ends in tragic child death
Francesca Bartoli, four, died after Santa Claus surprise at her home on Christmas Day. Her mother arranged for the man portraying Santa to deliver a gift at noon. Francesca screamed when the door opened and collapsed. doctors cited shock or sudden fear as the cause of death.
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Peking Ousting Czech Newsman Strouhal Ordered Home
Prague reports Miroslav Strouhal, correspondent for the Czechoslovak news agency in Red China, must leave by January 1 after a Chinese spokesman accused him of sharp and poisonous attacks on China. The agency cited coarse insults against the Czechoslovak government and the communist party.
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Constantine To Resume Throne Despite Junta Claims
A close friend of King Constantine, acting as intermediary with the Greek military junta, says the monarch will return to Greece within days. Retired air vice marshal Haralambos Potamianos backed by Queen Frederika’s remark in Rome, as negotiators continue talks after Constantine fled to Rome following the December attempt to overthrow the regime.
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Seven Month Transit Losses in Cedar Rapids Reach 103 783
Cedar Rapids bus system shows a net loss of 103 783 dollars for seven months with 80 048 in operating losses and 23 735 in depreciation. Revenue totals 157 184 while operating expenses exclude depreciation amount to 237 232. The report, handed to the council by Frank Cosgrove of McGladrey Hansen Dunn, notes no audit opinion.
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Howard Hampton
Dad Proves Santa Real With Roof Sleigh Trick
In Raleigh North Carolina AP James Joslin five challenged Santa Claus existence. His father James Joslin an attorney and former NC elections official climbed onto the roof at 2 am with a sled leaving sleigh tracks. On Christmas day the boy checked the roof and declared him real.
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Steenbock Dies at 81 After Vitamin D Discovery
Madison AP report states Harry Steenbock, 81, UW professor emeritus, died Monday from heart attack complications. His 16 year search led to Vitamin D discovery curing rickets, enabling standards for its use in foods. royalties supported UW research through WARF. He served on the Wisconsin faculty from 1916 to 1956.
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Johnson Heads to Texas Ranch Holiday Stay
President Johnson flew Tuesday to his Texas ranch and was to remain there through New Year’s. He traveled with Mrs. Johnson, their younger daughter Luci Nugent and Pat Nugent, plus the Nugents’ baby.
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Johnson
Texas
Stars Attend Hope Show Behind Vietnamese Front Lines
Bob Hope visits Lai Khe with the First Infantry Division for a Christmas show amid Vietnam combat activity. He notes 12 000 present, honors soldiers with Silver Stars and the Distinguished Service Cross, and closes with a Christmas greeting.
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Lai Khe
Carl Burke
Chicago
Paul
Christmas truce ends with major North Vietnam convoy strikes
U S air forces launched sweeping attacks on communist convoys in North Vietnam as the Christmas truce ended. About 100 trucks were destroyed or damaged, with more than 300 seen by air over the coast and routes near Thanh Hoa and Vinh. No aircraft losses were reported.
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Passing sixty flips the script on temptation
A witty quip notes that temptations seem to dodge you after turning sixty. The joke suggests age brings detours from temptations rather than closeness, delivering a lighthearted view on aging and self control.
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