Ferre Seeks Change as Puerto Rico Elects New Leader
Puerto Rico appoints Ferre as governor amid calls for reform. The 64 year old Ferre, leader of Ferre Enterprises, promises solutions to unemployment and housing while overseeing a shift from long ruling party. He notes a strong economic base yet social needs and argues for new leadership.
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Associated Press
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el Dia
U S Blood Banks Near Record Low
The Associated Press reports U S blood banks are unusually low for the holiday season prompting officials to consider postponing elective surgeries. Respiratory illnesses weather and pre holiday demands drive shortages with emergency calls crossing state lines. The Greater New York Blood Program urges emergency only donations as centers report widespread shortages. A Philadelphia request for 86 pints reached Alabama collection, highlighting nationwide strain.
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Alabama
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Mid America Red Cross Blood Center
Americans and Vietnamese wounded in clashes near Saigon
The U S Command reported a clash about 25 miles north of Saigon with 13 enemy killed and no American losses. North Vietnamese bunkers fired on a U S observation plane. Marines attacked bunkers near Da Nang and DMZ, destroying six bunkers and finding enemy bases. Marine patrols delivered ammunition and small arms supplies to two bases. Blood supply warnings followed an Einstein quote.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
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da Nang
Arkansas Cold Wave Sparks Early Week Freeze
Weather bulletin notes 24 hour period ending 7 am Tuesday with high 54 and low 24 inches of precipitation 0.07. Cold wave spreads across south half tonight with very cold north half. lows near zero to 8 above. Wednesday to be fair and cold with highs mostly in the 20s.
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Election Probe Body Disbanded by Pete Young
John Haley, Little Rock attorney and chairman of the state Board of Correction, says the Election Research Council formed in 1964 has ceased functioning. Haley details the council structure, contributors including the Rockefeller family, expenditures, and its shift from vote tally delay investigations to voter education before disbanding due to lack of volunteers. He plans to introduce a new election code for legislation.
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Associated Press
Uttle Rock
John Haley
Little Rock
Election Research Council
Arkansas Legislative Council
Haley
State Board of Correction
Talbot Feild Jr
ALC
Research Council
Legislative Council
Election Council
Sebastian County
Field Wasson
Siloam Springs
Don Clark
Arkadelphia
Nathan Schoenfeld
Caries Portis
Charles Matthews
North Little Rock
Democratic Party
Orval Faubus
Winthrop Rockefeller
Phillips County
Conway
Faulkner
Council
GAO finds fuel thefts across Thai U.S. bases
A GAO report details widespread theft of Navy fuel in Thailand during 1967 via bribery, forged receipts, and fictitious unit names. It cites 52 percent of gasoline and 40 percent of diesel used by U.S. vehicles disappearing, with weak verification by Army and Navy offices and calls for tightened controls.
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Navy Fuel Supply Office
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Shel Oil Co
Esso International Inc
Caltex Oi Ltd
New York
Thailand
Proxmire
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Navy
Bangkok
McGee
Army
9Th Logistics Command
Shell Company of Thailand, Ltd
Navy Fuel Office
Navy Office
GAQ
U.S. Air Force
Kennedy Challenging Senate Leadership Amid Theft Revelations
Edward M Kennedy faces a hard bid for the No 2 Senate Democrat post as a GAO report links fuel thefts at Thai service stations to weak voucher controls. The probe questions delivery receipts and unit inspection procedures, while Kennedy gains support from Humphrey and Muskie as Long fights to hold the post.
Community notices and holiday guest greetings in Todsilly
A December 31 page item lists social visits from families including the Pickens, Flenory, Davis, Pearson, Barnes McCoy and others across Saint Augustine, Hope, San Diego and Chicago. It also notes an automobile accident involving James Anthony Barnes in San Francisco and remarks on political aides and whip duties affecting Kennedy.
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Kenneth, Jerry
Patricia Ath Pickens
Saint Augustine
Texas
James Anthony Barnes
San Francisco
California
Ellis Street
San Francisco General 1 Hospital
Senate
Kennedy
Mansfield
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