U S Supports Thieu Peace Plan at Paris Talks
The United States backs the Christmas peace package proposed by South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu and accuses North Vietnam of using high pressure to force a quick, incomplete ceasefire. South Vietnam pushes Thieu’s terms including ceasefire and prisoner release. Hanoi and the Viet Cong reject the plan.
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Paris
United States
Nguyen van Thieu
North Vietnam
Heyward
S.r A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Isham
Pham Dang Lam
Thieu
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Viet Cong
Davis Family Faces Christmas After Father’s Death
In a dark living room lit by holiday lights the Davis children cope with their father’s death. Jay, 18, plans the Naval Academy while younger siblings assist relatives, shield their mother, and recall their father’s political work and family moments. The loss reshapes their Christmas as the family adjusts and honors his memory.
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Davis
Joyce Elaine
Timothy James
Patti Annette
Barry Duane
Austin High School
Jay
Country Music Association
Jann
Daddy
George C. Wallace
Melba Till Allen
Garland Cheatham Jr
Charles Gunthorp
Mrs. Allen
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Jana
Athens
Navy
Decatur seeks suit over county gasoline tax distribution
City leaders push for better Decatur representation on the county commission citing an inequitable 10 percent share of the county gasoline tax funds. They warn legal action may follow if the commission does not address equalization and fund resurfacing needs.
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Commission
Decatur
Vann
County Commission
Eva
Byron Vann
Bill Lovin
Lovin
Levin
Charles Martin
Richard Lee
Lee
Gunthorp Sworn Mayor After Runoff Change in City Government
Davis departed after October following a defeat by Russell Bolding. Gunthorp, a Golden Mississippi native and former Marine, became mayor when the government shifted to a mayor council system after a runoff. He served as a regional adviser and was active in local civic groups.
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Russell Bolding
City Commission
Gunthorp
Mayor Council
Golden
Miss
North Alabama Mayors Association
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
Region One
How Fishes Breathe Through Gills and Skin
The passage explains how fishes extract oxygen from water using gills, with blood carrying oxygen to body cells and returning carbon dioxide to the water. It notes some species breathe through skin or have lungs, and emphasizes suffocation when oxygen is destroyed.
African Arrested In Barnard Case
Cape Town police report an African suspect arrested in the hit and run that injured heart surgeon Christiaan Barnard and his pregnant wife Barbara. Both were treated for chest and back injuries. Barbara’s pregnancy remains safe. Barnard had previously announced plans related to parliament.
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Cape
Town
South Africa
Christiaan Barnard
Barbara
Bng
Barnard’s
Beaufort West
Cape Town
Barnard
Apollo 17 Crew Reflects On Peaceful Mission And Youth
Cernan and Schmitt share a farewell ceremony after Apollo 17. Cernan emphasizes peace and global participation, hoping the moon rock will symbolize harmony worldwide. Schmitt notes the "young peoples rock" carries good wishes for youth and nations as 79 youths visit U.S. space operations.
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Cernan
Schmitt
Apollo
America
U.S
Challenger
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