Five Years A Captive Is Rescued In Mekong Delta
Major James Rowe of McAllen Texas a Green Beret officer captured October 29 1963 by Viet Cong was rescued by South Vietnamese troops in the Mekong Delta He was found near U Minh and appeared to have escaped in good condition though emaciated and fatigued He and another South Vietnamese officer were transported to hospitals Rowe promoted to major will receive back pay The cease fire era reported two US helicopters shot down with both crews wounded and several government targets shelled amid continuing patrols and clashes nearby
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French Arrest 7 Men On Series of Bombings
Paris police announce the arrest of seven men connected to a wave of bombings targeting government installations in Brittany. The Interior Ministry identified the suspects and said the investigations continue to determine the extent of the attacks and any possible accomplices.
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No U S Change In Nigerian Stand
The U S embassy said the offer of transport aircraft for relief work in Biafra does not alter American support for Nigeria’s unity and federal structure.
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Lagos
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Biafre
Chuckle Ponders Cost Swap for Marriage and Divorce
A humorous thought asks how life would change if marriage cost ten thousand dollars while divorce costs two, reversing the current financial burden. The gag highlights absurdities in weddings and separations with a playful reverse economics angle.
Far-Flung Cold: Big Areas Hit by Storms
Arctic air swept from the Pacific Northwest to the Mississippi Valley producing record lows and zero readings. The Northwest faced heavy snow and travel hazards while the Upper Great Lakes saw gale winds and snow. Seattle posted 10 above, a 41 year December record, as two Washington ranch hands died from the cold. Spokane logged 25 below, eastern Washington endured a frigid December.
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Record Cold Grips Eastern Iowa With Subzero Lows
Eastern Iowa faced extreme cold with Cedar Rapids reaching 13 below, Waukon at 23 below, and New Albin at 22 below. Snow totals rose in Allamakee county to 26 inches as Oelwein and Decorah also posted deep subzero readings. A water main break occurred in West Union and a cold front moved across the state with forecasts for more frigid days.
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December heat and deep freeze sweep across regions
Perth records the hottest December day at 108 as blizzards wallop Wy oming and Colorado bringing heavy snow. Milk deliveries halt in Portland while stores close early. Temperatures plunge to 25 above then drop to 2 below in Denver. Snow and ice cripple roads from the Midwest to the Plains. two young Neb raska victims found in a car near Coleridge amid the storm.
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Iowa Traffic Toll Reaches 878 Amid Yearend Figures
Iowa's 1968 traffic toll rose to 878 with hours left in the year, up 34 from 1967. The state toll stood at 859, while 818 was last year’s private roadway total. Three new fatalities pushed the toll: Timothy Parkins, Betty Weiss, and Jack L. Pope, all linked to separate accidents in Mitchellville Fort Dodge and Cedar Rapids.
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Shoes Thief Steals 1000 Pairs From Santa Fe Shop
A padlocked shop was entered by a thief who stole about 1000 pairs of shoes. The incident occurred in Santa Fe New Mexico with only footwear losses reported. Police are investigating the break in.
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Fuel Looting Revealed in U S Military Thailand Operations
GAO findings show bribery forgery and lax oversight led to at least 5.5 million gallons of U S military fuel looted in Thailand in 1967. Theft involved collusion and forged receipts, with probes urged into potential redirection of jet fuel and lubricants to unauthorized hands.
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Lunar quakes may crack moon surface in Apollo 8 photos
NASA geologist John Dietrich suggests lunar t terrane features called rilles and graben may reflect surface quakes or tension in fine material. He notes meandering river like rilles may not be caused by water, and discusses color in Apollo 8 images possibly from window coating or film processing.
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Astronaut Dietrich notes Apollo 8 lunar photos reveal few surprises
He said the Apollo 8 images of the moon’s backside exceed Lunar Orbiter pictures in clarity. Surveyor and Orbiter data answered many questions, though the large photo volume will need weeks of analysis to assess scientific value.
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Violence in Mid East renews as UN moves on Israel action
Renewed Arab Israeli violence spread from Jordan to Eilat and Beirut amid a looming UN Security Council condemnation of Israel for a Beirut airport raid. Israeli troops reportedly killed an Arab woman and wounded bystanders near Abraham's Tomb in Hebron. Ben Gurion urged harsh penalties for Arab saboteurs. Lebanon’s political crisis deepened as parliament demands resignation and criticism lands on security and military failures.
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Cedar Rapids set for major 1969 govt changes
Cedar Rapids faces drastic 1969 changes as two key officials Parks Commissioner Donald Gardner and Finance Commissioner Stewart Shank announce they will not seek re election. Rumors say two more council members may retire next November and a switch to a city manager form could be proposed along with near reality data processing central purchasing and collective bargaining for municipal employees. Mayor Frank Bush and Public Improvements Commissioner Donald Canney may exit while Safety Commissioner John Oberthien plans to run again. Salary remains frozen at 13500 for mayor and 11875 for commissioners since 1963.
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Cedar Rapids
Donald Gardner
Stewart Shank
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Frank Bush
Donald Canney
John Oberthien
Iowa
Supersonic TU144 Test Flight Beats Western rivals
The Soviet Union conducted a test flight of its supersonic airliner near Moscow, reporting all systems functioned while UPI notes the United States France and Britain were outpaced in entering a new aviation era. The first flights were to remain below the sound barrier until handling and onboard systems were verified.
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Thieu Says South Vietnam To Share War Burden In 1969
President Thieu declared in a New Year Eve address that South Vietnam could take over part of the war effort from the United States and allies next year due to growth and efficiency of the RVN armed forces. He urged readiness but gave no withdrawal timeline and affirmed pursuing peace talks in Paris.
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