Viet Nam Peace Talks Described As A Bag Of Confusion
Washington AP recounts the Viet Nam peace talk muddle as Secretary of State Rusk signals willingness to discuss without preconditions while noting Hanoi shows no readiness for independent South Viet Nam. The piece traces U S positions, UN votes, and historic shifts through 1954 and 1955, highlighting conflicting preconditions and private channels.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
Hanoi
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Rusk
Public skepticism of stars in television ads in 1960s
Betty Furness left appliance demonstrations after sponsorship issues. The piece notes concerns about star believability in ads, citing Jane Withers, Skip Homeier, Pat Englund, and Arnold Stang. Stang says paid stars can add value if used properly, advocating varied roles and broader usage.
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New York
Betty Furness
Stew Business
Jane Withers
Skip Homier
Pat Englund
Weekend TV Highlights Return and Holiday Specials
Saturday presents Secret Agent action adventure on CBS from 9 30 to 10 30 p m est as the rest of the season airs. Sunday features Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer on NBC from 5 30 to 6 30 p m with Telephone Hour at 6 30 to 7 30 p m starring Dinah Shore Gordon MacRae and Leslie Uggams.
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CBS
Rudolph, the Red- Nosed Reindeer
NBC
Dinah Shore
Gordon MacRae
Leslie Uggams
Playing the Game According To Boyle
A column of humorous observations by Hal Boyle on everyday quirks and social mores. It covers stereotypes about weight and domestic life, fashion choices, cat behavior, barber talk, Christmas romance, Viet Nam policy, and a playful look at human foibles.
CAP Plans Fete On Anniversary
The Decatur Civil Air Patrol unit will celebrate its 24th anniversary with a banquet at the Down towner Motor Inn, featuring guest attendees from FAA official Joe White and Dr. Roland King. Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn proclaimed Civil Air Patrol Week, praising CAP volunteers for search and rescue and humanitarian flights. The Decatur squadron, formed three years ago, has about 30 senior members and a revived cadet program led by George Yarchak. CAP, a U S Air Force auxiliary, conducts aerial and ground rescues and mercy missions, with one Air Force supplied plane and many members owning private aircraft. Capt. Harry Tooker commands the unit. Ed Beddingfield is operations officer and Robert Straub legal officer.
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Decatur
Civil Air Patrol
Cap
J. Gilmer Blackburn
Air Force
New Athens Elk River Telephone Exchange Opens
More than 300 Limestone County residents will be served by a new Athens Elk River central office set to go live at 1 01 am Sunday. Southern Bell built the facility 10 miles from Athens on U S 72 at about 225000 dollars. The 729 prefix will apply to all numbers. About 110 new customers and over 200 existing customers will transfer from the 232 office. Long distance dialing and touch tone service will not be available at launch. No new directory will be issued at startup.
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Athens
Limestone County
I. M. Commander
Southern Bell
Athens-Elk River
U.S. 72
Commander
Crude Remarks on Doctors and a Rainbow Theme
A fragment notes a crude remark about a grave and a rich relative, then contrasts a generic statement about drug ad dicts. It ends with a claim that only a rainbow escapes criticism in a harsh world. The text mixes personal insult with broad social commentary.
Huntsville Goodies Bound For Viet Nam
A ton of candy cookies and cake bound for Viet Nam to aid service members away from home at Christmas. The Navy cargo plane airlift supports Operation Sweet Tooth, a drive by Huntsville VFW post with donations from churches schools Girl Scouts and civic groups.
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Huntsville
Ala
Viet Nam
Navy
Huntsville Veterans of Foreign Wars
Johnson
Defense Department
Morgan Man Paroled by Pardon Board
A Morgan County man, Lawrence Kennedy, among eight Kirby Prison inmates granted parole this week by the Pardon and Parole Board. Kennedy was convicted of second degree murder on November 22, 1955, and sentenced to 30 years.
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Morgan County
Kirby Prison
Pardon and Parole Board
Lawrence Kennedy
New Telephone Service Area Extends Toward Elk River
The 729 office will enable many customers previously served from Athens 232 to receive higher quality service. For example a four party line could become a two party line. The new building lies due west of Athens about ten miles near U S. It will serve an area extending to Elk River, including Hi, Dogwood, Poplar Point and Paradise Shores.
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Athens
U.S
Elk River
Ee Hi
Dogwood
Poplar Point
Paradise Shores
Alabama taxpayers paid 740 million in federal taxes
Alabama taxpayers paid 740.62 million dollars in federal taxes for the year ended June 30, according to the IRS. Individual income and employment taxes totaled 565.754 million, with corporations contributing 133.924 million. Other collections included estate 17.166 million gift 1.007 million alcohol 1.411 million tobacco 1.58 million and other 19.768 million. The IRS issued 9,961 occupational tax stamps in Alabama for the 12 months ending June 30.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
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