Rhodesia Retaliates To British Embargo Over Oil and Debts
Rhodesia cut oil supplies to Zambia and refused to honor certain debts after Britain's embargo and asset seizure. Premier Tan Smith denounced Britain as robbers and said Rhodesia would not service London market debt except for portions owed to Rhodesia residents and British-guaranteed debts. Transport minister Rudland ordered oil suspension and urged voluntary rationing as the country faces limited supplies.
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Michael Keats
United Press International
Salisbury
Rhodesia
UPI
Zambia
Britain
Tan Smith
Bank of England
London Market
Transport and Power
George Rudland
Smith
South Africa
Saiolburg
London
Harold Wilson
Spurlock Rites Set For Kirkland Today
Funeral services for Joe Pickney Spurlock 75 will be at 2 p m in Kirkland Church of Christ with E A Sanders officiating Interment follows in Kirkland Cemetery under Newberrys direction Pallbearers include Spurlock oran children Aubrey Willingham Wayne Proffitt Richard Proffitt Billy Williams Billy Harris Jerry Hayes Survivors: Martha Ellen widow daughters A Y Proffitt Ellie Willingham Willie Ellis sons L H J C Wilmer sister Mrs Johnnie Gregorson brother Haggar Spurlock many grandchildren and great grandchildren
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Joe Pickney Spurlock
Kirkland Church of Christ
E. A. Sanders
Kirkland Cemetery
Newberry
Spurlock Oran
Aubrey Willingham
Wayne Proffitt
Richard Proftitt
Billy Williams
Billy Harris
Jerry Hayes
Spurlock
Childress General Hospital
Tennessee
Avenue B. Northeast
Martha Ellen
A. Y. Proffitt
Childress
Ellie Willingham
Duncah
Okla
Willie Ellis
Paducah
L. H
Amarillo
J. C
Vancouver, Wash
Wilmer
Coos Bay
Ore
Johnnie Gregorson
Highland
Haggar Spurlock
Portland Ore
Three Vehicles Involved In West Childress Crash
A three-vehicle wreck on U S 287 about 8 45 p m Friday three tenths miles west of Childress caused heavy damage to two cars. Dorothy M Gay of Childress struck Myrtle Hill O Neal of Amarillo at the center line. Passengers Mrs Roosevelt Allen of Amarillo and Mrs O NeaI were treated for minor injuries and hospitalized per a spokesman. Augustin Zamora Lara of Edroy rammed into the two crashed cars as rain began to fall.
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Childress
U.S. 287
Dorothy M. Gay
Myrtle Hill O'Neal
Amarillo
Roosevelt Allen
O'Neal
Red River Sportsmen's Club Trap Shoot Today
The Red River Sportsmen's Club holds a regular trap shoot starting at 1 p.m. on club property at Bay lor Lake. The public is invited to attend.
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Red River
Baylor Lake
Blockade Proposal Could End Viet Nam War
Rep Melvin Laird argues a blockade of Communist North Vietnam could end the war in South Vietnam without a formal declaration. He cites Kennedy's Cuba quarantine as a precedent and criticizes allies shipping war materiel to the North while urging U.S. leadership.
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Washington
UPT
Republican Party
Viet Nam
Melvin Laird
R-Wis
United States
GOP
Republican Coordinating Committee
Laird
U.S
Kennedy
Cuba
Texas Winter Weather Strikes Statewide Before Christmas
United Press International reports cold conditions across Texas with rain and snow across many areas. Dalhart saw two inches of snow early, rising to 47 degrees by afternoon and 22 at dawn. Galveston recorded 2.08 inches of rain as temperatures varied from 32 in Amarillo to 72 elsewhere.
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United Press International
Texas
Panhandle
Darhart
Dalhart
Galveston
Amarillo
Hanoi May Be Trying For Peace By Don May
UPI report says the United States and Britain probe whether Hanoi seeks talks without China’s involvement while Hanoi denounces the claim as fabrication The White House declined to comment Ho Chi Minh allegedly said he was ready to meet for peace talks without preconditions but Hanoi and officials reject the notion as inconsistent with public statements The article notes past discrepancies between official rhetoric and private statements by visitors and officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald H. May
United Press International
Washington
UPI
United States
Britain
Hanoi
Red China
Viet Nam
State Department
Ho Chi Minh
Endurance Records Held by Borman and Lovell
Gemini 7 crew Frank Borman and James Lovell return to Earth with multiple endurance milestones. They logged 641 hours 28 minutes in space surpassing all prior U.S. flights and doubling Russia’s longest orbital time, while achieving six major records during their 14 day mission.
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U.S
Alan B. Shepard
Borman
Lovell
Russia
America
L. Gordon Cooper
Charles
Pete) Conrad
Cooper
Rendezvous
Walter Schirra
Thomas Stafford
Gemini 7 Wins Bet With Closer Splashdown Near Wasp
Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell reportedly won a bet by splashing down 12 miles from the USS Wasp, two miles closer than the Gemini 6 pair, Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford. A new Gemini record, with Schirra facing a possible out due to erroneous computer data. Officials did not reveal bet stakes.
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Uss
Wasp
Frank Borman
James Lovell
No. 7
Walter Schirra
Thomas Stafford
Schirra
Bomb Explosions Hit U S Officers in Saigon Violence
Guerrilla attacks rocked Saigon with a grenade outside a U S officers billet wounding five Vietnamese as curfew for servicemen was ordered. In the Mekong Delta US troops launched a joint operation with Vietnamese forces killing at least 16 Viet Cong. Montagnard tribesmen seized towns demanding autonomy and attacked provincial offices and camps.
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Ray E. Herndon
United Ress International Saigon
UPI
Saigon
Viet Nam
Mand
Mekong
Delta
Brinks Officers Quarters
Astronauts' Condition Is Astonishingly Good After Spaceflight
Gemini 7 crew Borman Lovell and companion Schirra returned to Earth after 13 days in orbit and 206 orbits. They reported feeling well and grateful, while President Johnson publicly praised the space quartet.
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Johnson
Borman
Air Force
Lovell
Navy
Stafford
Schirra
Atlantic
Borman and Lovell
Cape Kennedy
Texas political picture still unsettled as Wright delays senate bid
UPI report from Austin notes Rep. Jim Wright postpones a Senate decision, proposing a post office primary and pledging a year‑end ruling. Sen. Ralph Yarborough weighs a governor run, criticizing Gov. Connally and SDEC, while factions debate viability and fallout for Texas liberal support.
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David Anderson
United Press International
Austin, Tex
UPI
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
U. S. Senate
Ralph Yarborough
Edinburg
Yarborough
John Connally
Democratic Executive Committee
SDEC
Connally
George Bush
Sen
Holiday House Sold by Huffs
Mr and Mrs Bill Carlson of Tehamah Nebraska have purchased the Holiday House Motel and Restaurant from Mr and Mrs Richard Huff. The Huffs also sold the Ranchouse which they will continue to operate. Change of ownership effective January 1 1966.
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Bill Carlson
Tehamah
Nebr
Richard Huff
Huffs
Hope Leads Entertainment Troupe to Viet Nam
Indefatigable entertainer Bob Hope departs with a troupe for a USO tour to Viet Nam. The comedian and his group embark on a mission to boost morale among American troops stationed overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Hollwood
UPI
Bob Hope
Viet Nam
Water Needs of State To Grow In 55 Years
A Texas state study projects a 300 percent population rise by 2020 with a 500 percent increase in municipal water needs. Harris County alone could reach about 5 million residents, Dallas and Tarrant about 3.6 and 1.8 million respectively, and seven counties may exceed one million residents.
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Austin, Tex
UPI
Texas
State Water Development Board
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Harris
Dallas
Tarrant
Bexar
Travis
Nueces
el Paso
Harris County
Dallas County
Jefferson, McLennan
Galveston
Brazoria
Smith
Lubbock
Hidalgo
Gregg
De Gaulle Slight Favorite In French Runoff Election
Paris: President Charles de Gaulle appears the slight favorite on the eve of a second seven year term bid. Polls show de Gaulle likely to win about 54 to 55 percent against Francois Mitterrand in Sunday's run off. de Gaulle votes at Colombey les Deux Eglises while Mitterrand votes at Chateau-Chinon before awaiting results.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Francois Mitterrand
de Gaulle
United States
Viet Nam
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Mme
Yvonne de Gaulle
France
Colombey-les-Deux- Eglises
Mitterrand
Cheateau-Chinon
Burgundy
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FFA
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Sors
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North
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Gemini
Childress County
Old Settlers Association
Avenue B
Main Street
Bill Goodson
Frank Mitchell
Ray Grimes
S. H. Wrinkle
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James Lyles
Jim Fields
W. E. Helms
Lige Mays
Helms
Sam Privitt
Donald Graydon
Earth
Walter Sehirra
Senate
Austin
Holiday
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