Rusk Urges Restraint in Mid East and Pace in Vietnam
Secretary of State Rusk urged Arab governments and Israel to exercise restraint and warned that excessive retaliation blocks peace. He called for U.N. Security Council backed talks and said the United States will consult major powers to aid Gunnar Jarring’s effort. Rusk outlined phased progress in Vietnam and stressed possible joint U.S. and South Vietnamese movement toward settlements.
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Soviet Bid To Block Jets for Israel Escalates Mideast Tensions
The Soviet Union seeks to block U S Phantom jets to Israel while asserting Mediterranean naval power. Sham missiles from Short Brothers and Harland to Jordan would bolster Arab defenses as Israel faces increased Arab raids from Lebanon and the occupied West Bank. Moscow pressures Washington amid a broader peace offensive while Lebanese reports note Israeli artillery exchanges with three positions. Nasser signals no peaceful settlement and endorses Hussein’s Arab summit call as Egypt rebuilds forces.
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Hostage toddler hijack forces Cuba-bound jet to divert
An oddly dressed man used a crying toddler as a hostage to force an Eastern Air Lines DC-8-61 to fly to Havana. The child, named Allan, was released unharmed on landing. The hijacker, accompanied by a woman and infant, changed outfits during the flight and remained in the cockpit with the hostage until arrival.
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President Johnson Flies Back to Washington
Johnson returns to Washington on Friday ending a post-Christmas stay at the Texas ranch as Congress opens the 1969 session.
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Accidental Shot Fatally Injures Marion Girl 5
A 5 year old Marion girl Linda Sullivan died after a .22 rifle held by her 14 year old brother discharged in a bedroom at the family home. She died at St Luke's hospital about 7:05 p.m. The bullet entered through the right cheek. Surviving are her mother Mrs Eugene Sullivan and four siblings. Memorial services will be held at St Pius X church with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary Sunday at Teahen chapel with calling hours.
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Man Throws Smoke Bomb at Israeli Tourist Office in London
A man tossed a smoke bomb into the Israeli tourist office in London on Friday and fled into nearby street crowds. Police investigated the incident as a possible security threat and searched for the suspect.
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Sub Zero Cold Grips Iowa in Arctic Outbreak
Arctic air swept into Iowa driving temperatures well below zero. Cedar Rapids dropped to 8 below between 6 and 7 am, noon reading 2 below, with lows expected to plunge to 17 to 25 below in northeast Iowa Friday night while highs Saturday struggle to 6 below. Other readings: 13 below in Oelwein, 12 in West Union and Fayette, 10 in Elkader and Decorah, 9 in Manchester.
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Radl proposes city millage formula and car taxes
Iowa legislator Richard Radl seeks to raise the 30 mill property tax ceiling for city funds to 45 mills in large cities and varying levels by population in others. The plan includes new head and wheel taxes and aims to ease municipal finances while encouraging relocation to smaller towns such as Lisbon.
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Oil Storage Fire Near Boston Hurts Six
A sequence of blasts at an oil company storage area near Boston harbor Friday injured six people, none seriously, as flames shot hundreds of feet into the air. The Chelsea incident disrupted nearby activity and drew emergency crews to the waterfront site.
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Freezing Alaska Brims With Harsh Temp Tricks
In Fairbanks temperatures plunge well below zero three days running as cold bites without mercy. Community coping spans frozen cat rescue, liquid propane bursts, and tire pressures dropping to square shapes while residents guard ears against frostbite and keep homes fueled and heated.
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Kennedy elected Senate assistant Democratic leader as 9st congress begins
WASHINGTON AP Senator Edward Kennedy won the race for the senate’s assistant Democratic leader as the 9st congress opened. Republican Scott defeated Hruska for assistant minority leader by 23 to 20. Long’s defeat ended his chairmanship of the finance committee. Kennedy dismissed presidential implications, saying the job is time consuming and will keep him busy in the senate.
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