There’ll Be No Christmas in Hanoi war message
The article discusses a Pentagon report noting 231 Christmas packages sent by wives and prisoners of war have been refused by North Vietnam. It argues Christmas and religious observance transcend creed, urging faith and hope amid conflict as Hanoi withholds gifts from American POWs. The piece calls for unity among Christians and citizens worldwide.
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Chris- Hans
Harkey Cites Insurance Violations In Arkansas
State Insurance Commissioner John Normar Harkey warned Arkansas insurers agents and brokers Thursday to avoid rogue practices. He issued guidelines against indiscriminate policy cancellations and requiring premiums or applications for policies unlikely to continue. Harkey also promised strict enforcement and continuity under his successor in the insurance department despite his resignation.
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John Normar
Harkey
Arkansas
Stricker
Orrs
Harsey
Whethrop Rockefeller
State Bearance Department
Kansas
Rules Against Egg Producers Foreclosure Case Details
Judge J Stulth Henley ruled Thursday that Egg Producers defaulted on a 50000 loan secured by a mortgage on the company property. The SBA filed in federal court, noting 30650 in principal and 2088 in interest due, with the note totaling 82718 as the mortgage proceeds.
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Independence County
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da Sabe
Federal District Court
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Ue Comepany
Mulberry Crash Claims Two Women and Injures Doctor
In Mulberry Arkansas, Mrs Kathryn L B Henson age 18 of Dyinaml and Miss Margaret Campbell age 20 of near Mulberry were killed in a two car collision on East Second Street. Dr Robert Calloway of Mulberry was injured in the crash.
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Mulberry, Ark
Kathryn Lb. Henson
Dyinaml
Margaret Campbell
Mulberry
Robert Calloway
Government Stripped of Power to Restrict Passports to Citizens
A federal appeals court ruling limits the government from restricting travel abroad by U S citizens while upholding authority to revoke passports for specific destinations. The decision centers on Staughton Lynd and Jane Wittman, both cited for planned travel to restricted countries. It clarifies that the State Department can curb unauthorized passport use but cannot broadly bar all citizen travelers. The court emphasizes constitutional limits on government power over individual travel plans.
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Stephen M. Aug
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Carter
Jane Wittman
New York
Cuba
State Department
Today Is My Birthday Father and All the Earth Is Beautiful
Poem like meditation on creation and salvation where God contemplates humanity and sends his son to redeem souls. Jesus speaks of today being his birthday on earth, earth’s beauty, and divine mercy, set against a celestial scene with a comet and heavenly throne.
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Ledren
Victims of Wreck Still Critical in Texas
Two children from Texas remain in critical condition after a wreck that killed six people. Lyn Timbrook, 12, and Cartie Timbrook, 4, suffered injuries along with other family members. Authorities cited a collision on Highway 67 near Jacksonville as the cause, with several relatives among the deceased.
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Texas
Lyn Timbrook
No Star on Monday as Holiday Schedule Noted
The Star will suspend publication on Monday Christmas Day, one of three holidays observed. Publication resumes Tuesday, December 26, after closures also observed on July 4 and Thanksgiving.
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Star
Men Trapped in Cave-in Rescued in California Mine
Seventeen men holed up for 19 hours in a Tehachapi mountains cave-in were rescued as workers dug through 80 feet of dirt and steel to reach a narrow passage. The group emerged from an 1.1 mile State Water Project tunnel, grateful, mentioning air remained ample and temperatures rose. Authorities praised the rescuers who worked without timbers while overtime pay kept morale high.
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California
H.G. Harrison
State Department of Water Iesources
Roy Willis
Tlm
Harrison
Pye
Charles Shuler
Storm damage in Hope Arkansas tops 450000
A Thursday storm in Hope Arkansas caused an estimated 450000 in property damage according to a telegram from Richard Derbel, manager of the New Orleans district of the Insurance Information Institute. Clean up has begun as adjustors are brought in to process claims and prevent further damage. property owners are urged to report losses promptly to their insurance agent and to retain receipts for temporary repairs.
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Hope
Star
Richard Derbel
New Orleans
The
Insurance Information Institute
Arkansas
Insurance Bifors Tation Institute
Bombers Hit Targets in Spite of SAM Threat
U S B52 bombers resumed raids on North Vietnamese targets in the DMZ zone seven miles north-northwest of Con Thien and along the Cambodian border. Marines launched a new assault in Quang Tri Province as air strikes and naval gunfire targeted infiltration routes and artillery positions. Four Marines were killed and nine wounded. Communist casualties unavailable.
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Associated Press
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Vietnam and political shifts cloud 1968 outlook
President Johnson meets allies in Australia and attends a service for Harold Holt while Vietnam strategy stirs debate. Fulbright questions U.S. role, McCarthy rivals push House majority as travel bans loom. National scene covers holiday travel, a Kansas train collision injuring 50, and rescue operations in a California tunnel as families await Christmas. The Fahrenkrog quadruplets near four months old and a deaf couple adopts Scott, a two-year-old boy.
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U.S
Kansas
California
Scott
Southwestern Electric Gives $50 to Hempstead 4-H Club
Southwestern Electric Power Company presents its twenty first annual $50 contribution to the Hempstead County 4 H Club Council. Dean Atkins delivered the gift to Calvin J Caldwell on December 18. The company supports all 4 H Club Councils in its service area and leaves to councils how the funds are used. Atkins praised the 4 H Clubs and Extension Service, noting their energy and motto To Make the Best Better, and expressed hope for continued youth investments.
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Hempstead County
Dean Atkins
Calvin J. Caldwell
Southwestern
Extension Service
Amartca
All Around Town October Bonds Sales Reported
October sales in Hempstead County reached 12598 bringing yearly total to 128486 or 46.5 percent of quota. Howard County sales stood at 36135, year total 71737 or 52.3 percent of 137000 quota. Lafayette County and Nevada County summaries show varied progress toward targets with notable local notices on fire safety and civic events.
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President Johnson’s secret stop on Australia trip explored
President Johnson left Melbourne after Holt memorial services and met interim Australian leaders and Vietnam allies in Darwin refueling stop. He discussed peace talks with South Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Thieu and informal talks with Viet Cong officials while affirming Australia’s pro US Vietnam policy.
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Arid
Vietnam
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Thailand
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Communist Party
Australia
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South Vietnam
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Lee Kuan Yew
Singapore
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Thieu
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North Vietnam
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Philip N.W. Strong
Kennedy
Archbishop Strong
Prince Charles
Elizabeth II
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Goveroament House
Charges Filed After Wreck at Third End Hagel
A collision occurred yesterday on Hagel Street involving William N. Gantt and Herman Frierson after a stop. Officer Joe Meth Yo reports minor damage. Frierson charged with leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving.
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Herman Frierson
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Fierson
Sascole Dent
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