Papal Appeals Reach Soviet Union and China over Vietnam War
Pope Paul VI sent New Year messages in French to Moscow Peking Hanoi and Saigon appealing for an end to the Vietnam conflict. The pontiff broadened his peace drive targeting Communist China and the Soviet Union after meeting Johnson envoy Arthur Goldberg. The Vatican said Goldberg carried a Johnson message. recipients included Podgorny Mao Ho Chi Minh and Nguyen Van Thieu.
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Arthur Goldberg
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Nikolai Podgorny
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Vietnam
Fire at Natchez Market Spurs Debate and Fire Probe
A major fire destroyed a Natchez market owned by Mayor John Nosser after an explosion reportedly started the blaze. Fire Chief Albert Cameron said incendiary origin possible but unconfirmed, with state fire marshals to investigate. Damage estimates ranged from 500000 to 1 million dollars, with no arrests and prior Klan-linked vandalism noted amid local boycotts and civil rights tensions.
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Goldberg Wilsons Conference Set on Vietnam Talks
AP dispatch reports Arthur Goldberg Johnson's envoy to fly from Paris to meet Prime Minister Wilson on Vietnam policy. Simultaneously W Averell Harriman met Yugoslav President Tito at Brdo castle in continued coverage.
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Phoenix Flood Aftermath Envelops City and State
In Phoenix and central Arizona heavy floods from the Salt River and Gila River caused major damage and widespread disruption. An estimated 1.2 million dollars in damages affected private property as flood waters receded, with power outages and emergency relief needed for thousands. A Scottsdale man is feared drowned after disappearing in the swollen water, and gas lines were ruptured in the area. The report notes about 75,000 cubic feet per second entering the Salt River watershed and ongoing releases to avert a larger flood.
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Bethlehem Steel price increase sparks White House meeting call
Washington AP A dispute over steel prices follows Bethlehem Steel's announced rise. President Johnson urged a meeting with company officials and his Council of Economic Advisers but no word on scheduling. Ackley criticized the move as inflationary and not in the public interest, while Armco and others monitored developments. Johnson stressed restraint amid Vietnam sacrifices.
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Burglary at Finch Home Nets $17,750 Worth of Bonds Coins
A lone burglar robbed the Lawrence P. Finch residence at 400 Wilson Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids on New Year’s Eve, stealing a safe containing government bonds and collector’s coins estimated to total 17,750 dollars. No injuries reported. Detective notes indicate the suspect used hostages to facilitate escapes. The Cedar Rapids News Gazette Star’s Jerry Elsen reports from the scene.
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Twin New Year Holdups Reported in City Busiest Hours
Two holdups at a northeast service station and a nearby Troy Branch laundry netted about 300 dollars. A gunman abducted two youths and released them unharmed within minutes. Police tied both robberies to a single suspect, with no new leads as of Saturday. Victims included Joe's Superior 400 station on Center Point Road NE and the 3202 First Avenue NE laundry. One victim, Edward E Nielson, 23, an air force sergeant home on leave, was robbed at a separate incident near Waterloo. The year closed with 1965 tolls showing 809 deaths, short of 1964’s 851.
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Troy
First Avenue
James O'Dell
Joseph O’dell
Sixth Avenue
Vincent Lee Bundy
Fourth Avenue
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Bundy
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Troy Branch
First Avenue NE
Edward E. Nielson
Rowley
Air Force
Waterloo
Clarence Nielson
Gladys Frost
Atlan Area
Ee Tic
Highway 71
Atlantic New Year’s Eve
Queens
John V. Lindsay Ap
Pease
Manhattan
Peppery
Michael J. Quill
Afl-Cio Transport Workers Union
Lindsay
Iowa
Julie
Smith
Davenport
Martin Smith, Jr
Sdamn
Hotel
Americana
Dubuque
Griswold
Earthquake and city strike disrupt East and New York
Readable fragments describe a 15 to 20 second tremor felt in Western New York and earlier reports of a power failure tied to terrorism in Guatemala City. Simultaneously, New York City faced a 5 am subway and bus strike under Mayor Lindsay, with chaos at stations, halted service, and warnings of mounting disruption.
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New Year 1966 One Worldwide Hope for End to Conflicts
AP reports New Year celebrations span Times Square to Vatican with hopes for peace in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh messages urge Viet Cong gains. Johnson party in Austin includes Luci and Pat Nugent. Police curb holiday traffic. Reno sees 100 plus weddings. Japan welcomes zodiac year with bells 108 times. Baltimore Sun offers hangover cure.
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Vietnam
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White House
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Lynda
Reno
Japan
Baltimore Sun
Honored guest slain at party in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles an honored guest at a New Year’s Eve birthday party was stabbed to death during a debt dispute with a party crasher. Leroy Smith, 37, died as he defended himself against a knife attack while his wife and other guests watched. Charles Louis, 23, was booked on suspicion of murder.
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