Premier Tel Calls Early Elections in Lebanon
Premier Wasfi Tel urged rapid elections to solidify his streamlined cabinet and bolster his and King Hussein's positions. He announced a reshuffled cabinet with four posts cut, keeping control tight as Beirut faces new mobilization and development plans for the coming year amid Lebanese and Jordanian influence dynamics.
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UPI
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Bairut University
Father Charges Red Coercion in Gilmour Case
Moscow AP brief reports Craddock M Gilmour and a companion were allegedly coerced by Soviet secret police to testify, leading to their conviction. The father of Gilmour claimed coercion and planned to seek DOJ intervention in an appeal for Buel Ray Wortham who remains jailed on theft charges after border arrest over a bear statue.
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Buel Ray Wortham
Soviet Union
Boy Won’t Be In Jail
A Philadelphia area family seeks to help a boy involved in shoplifting and a pistol theft. The boy, placed in Thomas County Jail due to no local juvenile detention, has a mother in Florida prison and an unclear paternal figure. Community offers flood in with Christmas help and a wish to bottle holiday spirit year round.
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Thomas County
Florida
Murder Charge Now Manslaughter
Martinez AP reports a 17 year old youth’s murder charge dropped to manslaughter after police said a fatal rifle shot was fired at random. Nicholas Antuna, 17, of Pleasant Hill, was involved. Terrance Moloney, 18, of Lafayette, was killed while riding in a car with three others.
Board back pay sparks budget caution in Alameda County
County officials face backlash as board members seek 4766.90 in back pay while Strathman warns of 1967 88 fiscal austerity. Jeffrey criticizes timing amid wage disputes and hospital worker anger. Strathman urges economy in budget requests and warns of broader state local reform.
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Alameda
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Immigrant Family Loses Home in California Fire
Immigrant family living between Ranch restaurant and a vacant real estate office on Mission Boulevard loses their two story wood frame home to a blaze. Property damage estimated at 4000 for the house and 2000 for contents. A electric heater in the bedroom is blamed by Chief Jimenez. Leopoldo Martins have taken the family in after the fire.
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Mexico
Newark Sergeant's New York Ties Revealed in Mourning
The body of Richard Campus was claimed by Paul Rivera of San Francisco after confusion over kinship. Rivera and Campos were foster children who grew up near a mime on Fonthill Boulevard then lived with a strawberry farm family near Newark City Hall. They later attended Salesian Brothers Home in Watsonville.
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Hichard
Paul Rivera
Rivera
Campos
Fonthill Boulevard
San Leandro
Lo Campos
Enelso
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Watsonville
Salesian Brothers
Santa Fe Seeks Fare Hikes Between Key California Routes
SAN FRANCISCO AP The Santa Fe Railway Co. asked the Public Utilities Commission to raise passenger fares between Los Angeles and San Francisco to be comparable with Southern Pacific. A related request would raise bus fares between Bakersfield and Los Angeles. The railroad estimated gross annual revenue at 966 thousand. Santa Fe’s intrastate passenger service deficit is 4.4 million. Specific fare proposals were not made public.
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Public Utilities Commission
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific Co
Santa Fe Transportation Co
Bakersfield
Santa Fe
Mansfield Sees Thailand War Echoes Vietnam
Senator Mike Mansfield warned that the Thai conflict could unfold like Vietnam. He said American troops are aiding rebels as advisers, not combatants, and warned of a long, drawn-out struggle resembling Vietnam's path. He stressed careful policy choices in Thailand.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Ilsind
Vietnam
Mansfield
Thailand
President Johnson Plans Quiet Routine Holiday Schedule
President Johnson stayed on a routine pre Christmas schedule at his ranch with aides listed in a White House briefing. George Christian said other officials may visit in coming days as Johnson finalizes legislative and budget plans for Congress. The president joined a quiet family celebration of Lady Bird Johnson's 54th birthday in January.
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Johnson
Texas
White House
George Christian
Lady Bled
Lucky Aids Firemen
A small act of help reaches firefighters during an emergency sequence. The story notes a local resident named Lucky who assists the fire crew, aiding efforts at the scene and adding a moment of relief amid the incident.
Automaker AMC Linked to Litton Merger Rumors
Detroit rumors swirl that American Motors Corp AMC may pursue a May merger with Litton Industries Beverly Hills electronics group. AMC leaders deny the chatter stating rumors have no status. No Litton comment was forthcoming as the tale surfaced amid loan disclosures and pending mortgage actions.
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American ‘Motors Corp
Maymerger
Litkin Industres
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Calli
AMC
Roy Abernethy
Litton
Copis
American Motors U.S
AMG Board
Robert B. Evans
Abernethy
Kidney transplant saves teen after donor death
A hospital described a rare opportunity when a brain dead girl donated a kidney to a teenage boy. Doctors prepared for the transplant as the girl died after a bus collision. The recipient Linden Leohner later returned to school months after surgery, reflecting on the life saving act.
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Belon
Synod Sets Fall Meet At Vatican City Session
The Vatican announces a world bishops synod to govern the Catholic Church opening Sept 24 in Rome. Pope Paul VI said the session runs Sept 23 to Oct 24 with 150 to 160 bishops and two new Vatican agencies on poverty study.
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Iconsultative
Emporium Store Chief Quits Post After 42 Years
Frederick Hirschler announced his retirement as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of The Emporium Capwell Co effective January 3 1967 after 42 years of service. Ardern Batchelder will become CEO, Robert G Wilhelm will be executive VP and COO, Teller Weinmann to VP and GM, John D Wagner remains VP and GM Capwell’s. Hirschler joined The Emporium in 1925 as a stock boy and rose to president. Batchelder began as stock boy in 1904 and held multiple executive posts including president of the company.
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Frederick. Hirachier
Emporium, Capiell Co
Sacen
Ardern
R. Batchelder
Robert G. Wilhelm
Téller Weinmann
Wilhelm
Emporium
John.d. Wagner
Capwell’s
Hirschler
Emporium Capwell Co
Emporium Capwell Comparty
Three Die As Dow Chemical Plant Explodes
Three people were killed when a Dow Chemical plant exploded in Freeport Texas. The blast shattered windows nearly 15 miles away and caused extensive damage to surrounding areas.
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Tex
A. Dow Chentica) .Co, Plant
U S Rushes Military Aid to Jordan in Middle East Crisis
The United States is rushing military equipment to Jordan to balance power amid the crisis. The State Department on Thursday night announced an undisclosed number of F104 jet fighters and other assistance to strengthen Jordan's defensive forces.
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Washington
United States
Jordan
Middle East
State Department
Two California Soldiers Dead in Vietnam
The Defense Department reports two California service members killed in Vietnam. Marine Pfc. Raymond C. Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Clark of Glendale, died from enemy action. Army Pvt. Robert B. Cowell, son of Mrs Celgia Cowell of Santa Maria, also died from hostile action.
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Défense Department
California
Vietnam
Raymond C. Clark
Joseph A. Clark
Woodbury Road
Glendale
Army Pic
Robert B. Cowell
Ciegelia Cowell
Feslee St
Santa Maria
Judge Rules For Child In Christmas Gift Dispute
A two year old and Laurinda, daughter of Hagen and Shirley Floyd, involve a custody saga over Christmas gifts and visitation. Hagen sought court action after Laurinda asked to spend Christmas with him. Shirley opposed. Jehovah’s Witness spokesmen note their holiday customs focus on Christ’s death and reject Christmas celebrations.
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Shirley
Hagen
Laurinda
Rome
Jehovah's Witnesses
John Y. Floyd
Huntington Station
Auto Makers Are Blasted By Physician
Newark NJ: Dr Seymour Charles president of the Physicians for Automotive Safety accuses the auto industry of plotting to cripple the National Traffic Safety Agency and its head Dr William Haddon Jr. He says automakers oppose the 1966 Safety Act and risk delaying safer cars by misleading the public and rushing concerns over implementation timelines.
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