Justice Enters Probe Of Shooting Of Girl Testifying Against Hoffa
In Chattanooga a Justice Department probe into the shooting of Mary Ann Gordon Francis, a former Teamsters secretary who testified against James Hoffa, expands as federal agents and a grand jury may hear her testimony. Edmond Pullom, jailed on multiple charges, seeks representation as the case unfolds amid Hoffa related investigations.
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Hoffa
Chattanooga
Tenn
Justice Department
Teamsters Union
James Hoffa
Mary Ann Gordon Francis
Teamsters Local 515
Edmond Howard
Pullom
Diaz Ordaz Sees ovation in U S Congress visit
Mexican President Diaz Ordaz received a prolonged ovation in the House as he entered for a joint session. Sen Russell Long defended import quotas, saying Mexico would not be harmed by the legislation. Johnson and Diaz Ordaz later attended a State Department luncheon and the El Chamizal dispute settlement ceremony.
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House
Diplomatic Corps
Diaz Ordaz
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate
Mexico
Congress
Dean Rusk
State Department
Johnson
el Paso
Juarez
White House
Rose Garden
Rusk
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Jong
Robbery at Northlake Bank Leaves Officers Dead
Gunmen in ski masks stormed the one story bank, fired on police, and fled with bags of cash. Det Sgt John J Nagle and Patrolman Anthony P Perri were killed. two more officers wounded. An armed getaway car possibly had a wounded occupant and a woman driver aided by a medical center exit.
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Cook County
Northlake
John J. ‘Nagle
Bellwood
Anthony P. Perri
Ernest Hustedt
Franlin Park
Michael Cain
Hustedt
Elmhurst Hospital
Cain
James Gilliam
James Randall
St. Louis
Gilliam
Franklin Park
College protest near campus ends in tear gas
Students escorted to the office by Carr and faculty debated lunch as a 33 to 30 vote kept them on site. Carr warned action against coercive protest without elaboration while condemning the off campus action near Smith. Police and firemen dispersed about 70 protesters who surrounded Smith's car with tear gas. no serious injuries or arrests reported.
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Dr. Carr
Smith
Congress Faces Prospects On Tax Bill And Key Legislation
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield signals a good chance if no tax hike bill is raised while Senate Republican Dirksen sees mid-December as a realistic date. Foreign aid and an antipoverty funding measure dominate the agenda as House votes next week on the antipoverty bill. Public works and military construction bills advance, tied to speedier appropriations to avoid a stopgap funding showdown. The House pushed a budget slash rider, rejected by the Senate as back-passing. Conferees failed to resolve the issues in Thursday talks. another meeting is set for Tuesday.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Congress
House
Johnson
Protest action at Vietnam draft office stop at customs house
Four demonstrators including Father Berrigan and Lewis gathered at Father Berri gan's church then moved to a second-floor artist studio opposite the Customs House which housed the draft board. They entered the mezzanine Selective Service office, asked to examine records, and removed bottles after a five minute delay before the action ended.
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Father Berrigan
Customs House
Draft Board
Lewis
Eberhardt
Selective Service Office
Mr. Mengel
White House Advisers Deny Comment on Ford Contract
Washington AP report states Chairman Gardner Ackley and the Council of Economic Advisers deny making any statements about the Ford Motor Co United Auto Workers settlement. The Detroit News cited private concerns that the deal is inflationary, though the council says it has not completed any evaluation. The article notes friction with UAW President Walter Reuther and Henry Ford II and warns costs may be passed to consumers via higher auto prices.
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Ford
Ackley
Council
Johnson
Washington
UAW
Walter Reuther
Henry Ford II
Reuther
Rusted WWII P51 fighter wreck unearthed near Newport News
The rusted remains of a P51 Mustang from a Dec 15 1950 collision with another Langley based aircraft were found in a swamp near Newport News. Two Texas pilots, 1st Lt William Waterman and 2nd Lt Gustave Schoenberg, perished in the crash and were later recovered. Langley officials say the wreckage was uncovered during cable work for a residential site about 25 miles from downtown and near Patrick Henry Airport. An investigation by Langley AFB is underway.
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Langley Air Force Base
William M. Waterman
Gustave Schoenberg
Texas
Langley
Patrick Henry
Air National Guard
U.S
Vietnam War actions widen as raids hit Yen Bai area
From Da Nang to Yen Bai and Con Thien, U S Marines claim heavy damage to 46 fortifications. B52 bombers strike trenches and bunkers south of the zone. A South Vietnamese battalion repels three charges by Hanoi's 88th Regiment, with 134 enemy killed and 73 weapons captured. An eight-woman Communist unit attacks U S patrol north of Saigon. five Americans killed, four wounded. Political shifts see Dinh Xuan Quang named speaker of the James-duck Constituent Assembly as Thieu readies for inauguration. Izvestia notes two Americans captured after parachuting from damaged planes. U S Command tallies losses and costs.
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Middle East Tensions Highlight Israeli Arab War News
Izvestia denounces Israel and accuses U S arms support of fueling the conflict while urging Israel to surrender territories seized in the June war. Arabic forces near the Suez Canal contrast Dayan stating Israel upholds the cease-fire as Cairo cites Arab morale gains. UN Security Council split on a U N special representative to seek a settlement.
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Nigeria
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Bulgaria
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Tabor
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Gunnar Jarring
Sweden
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Kashmir
Paul Ruegger
International Committee of the Red Cross
Arthur J. Goldberg
Big Four
Reagan and Nixon deny 1968 coalition talks
In Chicago both leaders publicly stated there have been no deals to secure the Republican nomination for 1968. Reagan said there are no deals and Nixon echoed the claim while stating he has no understanding with Reagan.
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Reagan
Nixon
Holden Convicted in Italy Manslaughter Case
American actor William Holden was convicted of manslaughter in the 1966 auto death of Giorgio Valerio Novelli on a road between Florence and Pias. He received eight years in jail, suspended, and an eight month driving ban. The court cited extenuating circumstances after Holden signaled to pass and Novelli failed to yield space. The victim’s widow is to receive about 80,000 from Holden and a London insurer.
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Holden
Lucca
Italy
William Holden
Giorgio Valerio
Novelli
Florence
Pias
London
Stuling Novelli
Santa Claus Doan Heads Bay City School Santa Ops
Doan, director of the Bay City Board of Education s school supply warehouse, holidaying each December as Santa, a 15 year veteran among rare U S Mrs and Mr Santa teams. He advises would be Santas on staying jolly, knowing toys, handling skeptical children, and not promising outcomes. Deans offer Santa courses on origin, mechanics, and reindeer anatomy, plus St Nicholas history. Deluxe outfit costs 325 dollars with fur trim and patent leather.
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Doan
Bay City
Santa
Rose
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Asia Minor
Synod Becomes Advisory Body Under Papal Review
The synod remains an experimental advisory body with limited power as it seeks papal approval. A 3000 word document notes theologians appointed by episcopal conferences will assist the Holy See and the Doctrine for the Faith with academic freedom. Bishops largely voted to approve positions, avoiding written reservations. A separate liturgy statement, likely to be revised, proposes greater lay involvement and further simplification of mass.
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Episcopal Conferences
Vatican
Doctrine Agency
Holy See
Congregation For the Doctrine of the Faith
North Carolina farmers face proposed over quota tobacco sales
Raleigh AP report says Bright Belt Warehouse Association director framed Rep. Jim Gardner proposal to let farmers sell over quota tobacco. Gardner sent a letter to Secretary Freeman noting 10 to 15 million pounds may be unsellable under quotas and suggesting adding overs into market. Royster of Henderson cautioned it would press prices downward and punish quota followers while aiding over producers.
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Bright Belt Warehouse Association
Jim Gardner
Royster
Henderson
Gardner
North Carolina
U.S. Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Stabilization Corporation
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