Libya urges U S to leave Wheelus Air Base
Libya's military government calls for a swift American pullout from Wheelus Air Base outside Tripoli as negotiations begin on the future of the $100 million facility. Ambassador Palmer leads the U S team with Air Force officers and a State Department lawyer. Capt. Jalloud heads the Libyan side, signaling a push to end the longest running military presence.
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Marines Swap Insults At Oceanside Peace March
Antiwar actions across December largely quiet but Oceanside saw a two mile peace march with about 3,000 participants including 750 Marines from Camp Pendleton. A clash erupted as 200 off duty Marines heckled marchers, exchanging insults during the confrontation.
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Today in History December 15 highlights through the years
Highlights mark December 15 with events ranging from the Bill of Rights ratification in 1791 and Napoleon’s body brought to Paris in 1840 to Verdun victory in 1916 and the 1969 date noting contemporary political and economic milestones.
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Robbers Caught In Store Near Police Station
Two New London men were arrested during an attempted robbery of a food market opposite the Stone Park police station. Richard Quaintance was wounded in the shoulder when a brief exchange of fire occurred. both suspects face charges of attempted murder and armed robbery.
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Weather La Crosse and Vicinity Five Day Outlook
Variable cloudiness and light winds notice a high near 30 Tuesday with light snow possible in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Iowa looks for warmer, cloudy conditions with chances of light snow tonight and Tuesday as degree days and normal temperatures are noted for the period.
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High Lottery Number Not Necessarily A Winner
Draft officials across 50 states and New York City say high lottery numbers may not guarantee avoidance of induction next year. A White House projection that late numbers would be relatively safe faces mixed views amid nuancing agency statements and ongoing examination of enlistment trends.
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Woman Loses Case Against Tobacco Firm
A Carson City widow lost her bid to recover damages from Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. claiming her husband Leslie Thayer died of lung cancer from Chesterfield cigarettes. The jury found no cause of action. Judge Fox admitted the 1964 Surgeon General's Report as evidence.
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Sign promising Meet Greet Eat Sleep seen in motel
While traveling west in Versailles Kentucky Lillian Young spots a motel sign advertising Meet Greet Eat Sleep. The brief item notes the slogan on the sign observed during a trip.
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