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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1969

Page

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Kennedy Personal and Real Property Valued at 1.89 Million

State records show John F Kennedy's personal and real property totaled 1,890,646.45 at his death. The inventory lists stocks, bonds, mortgages, cash, furnishings, and various trusts with substantial sums due from Harper & Row royalties, family trusts, and a Merchandise Mart partnership, totaling nearly 1.0 million in intangible assets plus other holdings.

Kennedy Boston John F. Kennedy State Department of Corporations and Taxation Edward M. Kennedy Atty Robert H. Quinn State Cleo F. Jaile Quinn Patricia Peter Lawford Hyannis Port House Harper & Row Joseph P. Kennedy Jr Kathleen Kennedy Hartington

Lodge Urges Peace Talks Amid Vietnam War Debates

At the American Embassy, Ambassador Lodge pressed for negotiated peace in Vietnam while lamenting South Vietnamese suffering. He warned of continued bloodshed but favored a de facto settlement if a classical accord cannot be reached. Lodge, resigning, will be replaced by Philip C. Habib.

Song My My Lai United States Lodge Nixon Philip C. Habib U. S

City officials debate aid after dismantling plans

An official from the National League of Cities criticizes the administration's dismantling proposals as efforts cooled, noting many were abandoned once political pressure increased.

National League of Cities Button

December Destined to Be Great at Tabernacle

The Tabernacle reports nine souls won to Christ in the first four days of December. All are invited to worship across Sunday services and attendant activities.

the Tabernacle Christ

Agnew plans major speech before Far East trip

Vice President Spiro Agnew said he will deliver a major speech on a new topic before his December Far East trip, not about the media. He joked about piano skills with reporters and noted he writes parts of his own speeches with help from Kissinger and Moynihan, while calling women reporters fairer.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Dia Agnew Nixon Vietnam Lalong Jher United States Henry Kissinger Daniel P. Moynihan

Rails Labor Act Ends 12:01 A.M. Strike Ban

Unions free to strike after a 80 day ban expired as Nixon ends the block. Demands include retroactive 10 percent raise plus 20 cents an hour for skilled workers and a living cost clause. Further increases planned: 20 percent in 1970 and 15 percent in 1972 and 1973. The 1970 raises include 5 percent in March and August described as productivity gains.

Nixon

Medina defends My Lai actions amid Calley trial notes

Medina describes his communications with task force leaders and disputes claims of a massacre. He says he heard no evidence supporting a My Lai massacre and criticizes media bias while warning of potential lawsuits over published accusations.

Aene Task Force Medina William L. Calley Jr My Lai Bailey Army Earler Calley Reid Kennedy Forer A Medina Yale Barker Pentagon

Vietnam Bombers Strike Inside Cambodia Two Days In Row

Allied and U S forces report air and artillery strikes on enemy positions in Cambodia near the Mekong Delta’s Plain of Reeds. Reports say 65 enemy killed and a Cambodian border post destroyed as North Vietnamese units, including the 8th regiment, shift into Prey Veng Province with about 40 000 troops in Cambodia.

Cambodia U.S Mekong Plain of Reeds Cai Cai Hong Ngu Saigon Tuyen Binh Emy Bom TS South Vietnam U.S. Council Cambo Prey Veng

Lennon Not To Portray Jesus In Pop Musical

London AP reports John Lennon will not star in the St Pauls Cathedral Jesus musical as officials seek an unknown to avoid overshadowing the role. Lennon showed interest if Yoko Ono could play Mary Magdalene, but producers intend an unknown lead and will meet Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber next week to discuss the project.

London John Lennon Jesus St. Paul's Cathedral Lennon Christ Jesus Christ Music Sou of America U.K. Records Yoko Ono Mary Magdalene United States Beatles Tim Rice Andrew Lloyd-Webster McA-Uk Record Co Rice Lloyd-Webster St. Paul’s Europe

FTC to Probe Effects Of Enzymes

The FTC announced it will investigate health effects of household detergents containing enzymes. Research cites dermatitis flu like and asthmatic conditions in workers exposed to high enzyme concentrations, while Procter Gamble argues no health hazard exists. The commission plans to determine if typical use poses risks to housewives.

Washington Federal Trade Commission ETC FTC U.S. Public Health Service England United States Procter & ‘Gamble: Co Commission

Coalition Ethnic Groups Press for Food Aid at Nixon Session

A diverse coalition urged President Nixon to curb hunger by Christmas, demanding free food stamps and emergency action. The San Antonio delegate Rev. Ralph Ruiz led activists including Blacks Puerto Ricans Indians and Appalachians as Dr. Jean Mayer announced adjournment but allowed continued use of facilities.

Washington White House Mayer Department of Agriculture Department of Health, Education and Welfare Agriculture Department

Judge Continued from Page One Receives Support

President said the judge’s continued service depended on whether Senate refusal to confirm and hearings impaired his ability to serve effectively. Haynsworth reported encouragement from thousands of letters nationwide and said judges and the circuit bar want him back, so he will stay on.

Senate Haynswwrth Circuit

Brutal Mekong Delta clash yields high casualty toll

In Tuyen Binh, Vietnam, the 88th North Vietnamese Regiment suffered heavy losses as 150 of its fighters were killed in a three wave assault. South Vietnamese and American advisers described a mixed force of regional and popular militiamen, police, and pacification troops as decisive in repelling the attack, with Viet Cong casualties running into hundreds and civilians among the aftermath.

U.S Tuyen Binh Vietnam 88Th Mekong

Robb Johnson defends Vietnam era actions and press ties

Robb Johnson says he commanded about 200 men in Vietnam and could not affirm no atrocities occurred, though he believes none are known. He notes Martin Trigona, once a civilian combat correspondent, visited Vietnam and is a candidate for state representative in Illinois. Percy will refer Trigona’s letters to the Defense Department for investigation and aims to close the matter.

Johnson Lynda Bird Marine District Robb Vietnam Martin Trigena Binois Mlini University of Ilinois Percy Defense Department Martin-Trigona Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird Anthony Martin Trigona Vietna DOD Department of Defense

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