De Gaulle to enter French runoff after first round loss
Paris reports say President Charles de Gaulle decided to enter the December 18 runoff against Francois Mitterrand. Official timing for the candidacy release was set between Sunday’s results and Wednesday midnight. Final tallies showed de Gaulle 44.6 percent, Mitterrand 31.7 percent, Lecannet 15.5 percent, with minor candidates sharing the rest.
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Paris
Arles de Gaulle
Georges Pompip Ou
Gilbert Perot
Alain Peyrefidle
Election Commission
Francois Mitterrand
Popular Front
Jean Lecannet
Kennedy
Charles de Gaulle
Jean-Louis Tixier-Vignan
Court
Pierre Marcilhacq
Marcel Barbu
Goodyear to Build Plants in Danville Chatham and Owen Sound
Goodyear announces new plants at Danville with an industrial access road and NE&D Railway support. Additional sites planned at Chatham Ontario and Owen Sound Ontario will produce passenger wheels snow wheels tail pipes and molded polyurethane foam products for the auto industry.
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Danville
Goodyear
Ne&d Railway
Chatham
Ont
Owen Sound
Georgian Bay
FDIC Raises Time Deposit Ceiling Cited by Randall
The FDIC approved a higher time deposit ceiling after a longer delay, aligning with Federal Reserve policy while stressing caution for banks. The move affects state chartered commercial loans insured by the FDIC, with the 4 percent maximum staying for conventional savings accounts. Randall emphasized banks must assess profitability and credit soundness, not just competitor actions.
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Patman
Martin
FDIC
Federal Reserve Board
Randall
Federal Reserve
Soviet 1966 Plan Seeks Higher Growth in Industry
Deputy Premier Nikolai Baibakov unveiled the 1966 budget and development plan calling for a 6.7 percent rise in industrial growth from 1965. He noted last year’s target was 8 percent, while actual rates have slowed since the 1959 peak of 11.4 percent though total output rose in recent years. The plan prioritizes heavy industry with 6.9 percent growth next year and 6 percent for consumer goods, signaling Kremlin emphasis on industry despite aims to improve consumer quality and quantity.
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Nikolai Baibakov
Supreme Soviet
Ki Batbakev
Kremlin
Gemini 7 and 6 Prepare for Close Space Flight Chase
Gemini 7 extends endurance flight with rocket boosts raising orbit and savoring music as Gemini 6 readies for pursuit. Lovell and Borman report hoarse voices from pure oxygen while NASA continues orbital tests and experiments amid weather delays.
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Air Force
Borman
Dean Martin
Houston
Christopher C. Kraft Jr
U.S
Charles A. Beerly
Mission Control
Chuck
Berry
Pacific
Australia
Canton Islands
Cape Kennedy
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Thomas P. Stafford
Iotta
Hard Freeze Sweeps North Carolina Tuesday Night
The Associated Press reports a statewide freeze from mountains to coast with lows from 8 to 17 in the west and mid 20s to low 30s elsewhere. Snow flurries were seen at Mount Mitchell and Laurel Springs, with winds 35 to 40 mph and sub freezing temps continuing into Wednesday.
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North Carolina
Mount Mitchell
Laurel Springs
McNamara Announces Tougher Vietnam War Push
Secretary Robert S. McNamara said on November 25 that the effort to curb Hanoi's troop and supply flow to South Vietnam would be intensified. Jet bombers from the Kitty Hawk helped a Navy Marine landing force clear a shore area 30 miles northeast of Saigon, killing 25 Viet Cong and capturing five before withdrawing with light casualties.
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Texas
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Dean Rusk
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U.S
George W. Ball
U.N
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Disaster in Canary Islands as Spanish charter airliner crashes
A Spanish charter plane carrying Swedish tourists crashed near Las Palmas in gusty rain after takeoff from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. All 32 aboard were killed, including 28 passengers and 4 crew. The incident followed fires aboard ships and military actions in Vietnam-era conflict reporting nearby. Naval and air units responded to the scene and to related incidents, with casualties noted among US services and Argentine aircrews.
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FDIC Allows 5 Percent on Time Deposits for State Banks
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation authorized state chartered commercial banks to pay 5 percent on time deposits over 30 days, up from 4 percent. FDIC Chairman K A Randall urged caution for small banks, noting differing circumstances from large banks. The action signals confidence in demand and aims to balance fiscal and monetary policy while stressing prudent rate increases.
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Reserve Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
K. A. Randall
FDIC
Three Young Sisters Die As Fire Sweeps Home And Woods
A forest fire swept through Barnwell Williamsburg Marlboro and surrounding areas in South Carolina destroying homes, two corn barns and other structures. Three young sisters perished as flames blackened about 8100 acres and firefighters labored through the night with state foresters, landowners, and volunteers to bring fires under control. Officials forecast improved conditions Wednesday as crews mopped up and monitored remaining hotspots.
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ITT And ABC Announce Merger Plans
The boards of ITT and ABC announced tentative approval of a merger, with final action by both boards required and approval from shareholders and government agencies. The deal involves a roughly $10 billion cost and awaits a contract detailing terms and conditions before becoming effective.
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ABC
NEW York
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American Broadcasting Companies, Inc
Harold 5. Geneen
Leonard Goldenson
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United States heavy reliance on missiles and bomber force
A war era letter describes large U S missiles and submarines ready for deep targets in Red China or the Soviet Union with 854 land based ICBMs and a planned fleet of 41 Polaris submarines each carrying 16 missiles. It notes B 52s recent mission shift to conventional bombing in Vietnam and recalls farmer and veteran voices amid war reporting.
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Red China
Soviet Union
South
Viet Nam
Fire saves children after apartment blaze and quick dispatcher help
Shielah and her siblings hid in a bedroom as a fire spread in their apartment. An alert operator secured the address, guiding fire crews who evacuated the youngsters Alphonso and Janice along with Caroline. Firemen credited Shielah with saving lives as they heard the rescues over the telephone.
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Shielah
Caroline
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Alphonso
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