Unconfirmed Reports Link Assassination Attempt on Assad
Reports from Beirut and Jerusalem claim Syrian Defense Minister Hafez Assad escaped an assassination attempt. Unverified sources attribute the claim to an Israeli group Heroes the Return and note arrests in Zerka after clashes. Israeli and Jordanian officials discuss U S aid as regional tensions rise.
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Three Teens Slain by Sex Killer in Alabama
In Shelby County authorities found Vaughn Murphy 15, Steven Murphy 13, and Will Binzel 14, victims of a brutal murder linked to a sex deviate. Sheriff Walker said a suspect is being questioned and an arrest is near. This marks the fifth youth killed by a sex killer in Alabama this month.
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Uncle seeks body of Vietnam soldier Campos
A California farm laborer James Campos presented a baptismal certificate to the Army in an effort to prove he is the uncle of Sgt Richard Campos killed in Vietnam. The body lies unclaimed at Oakland Army Terminal with officials seeking official next of kin and possible burial plans.
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Soviet Chief Ends Journey In Turkey
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin wrapped up a seven day visit to Turkey without shifting Ankara's pro Western stance. Kosygin spoke at a state banquet and avoided Vietnam or NATO topics while Turkish Prime Minister Suleyman Demirel praised improved understanding between the two nations.
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Pope Paul VI Blesses Crowds In St. Peter's Square
In Vatican City Pope Paul VI blessed vast crowds of Romans and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square marking a ceremonial public blessing in a solemn papal address. The scene drew thousands from around Italy and beyond as faith followers witnessed the event.
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Moon Race Hints at 1968 U S Lunar Landing Drive
Report notes Apollo program aiming for a crewed lunar landing by 1968 under NASA, with Von Braun directing Saturn rockets and Johnson pushing space supremacy after Sputnik I. Highlights include political aims to boost Johnson’s re election prospects amid GOP gains and a public push for U S leadership in space. Pope John XXIII, in contrast, delivers Christmas blessings urging peace and religious freedom while Vatican City hosts Christmas masses and Florence hosts a mass before 20,000 at St Mary of the Flower cathedral.
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Nick the Greek Dandelos A Legendary Las Vegas Gambler
Nicholas Dandelos known as Nick the Greek rose from Crete to Chicago and Las Vegas fame as a craps and stud poker icon. He built a mythic image while giving away millions to friends, charities, students, and hospitals, claiming wealth could not own his mind. He resisted property offers and preferred a simple life, saying he was satisfied with controlling his own mind.
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Vegas Man Critically Injured In Cycle Wreck
A Las Vegas man Basil W. Sunder was critically injured in a motorcycle accident at Decatur Avenue and Vegas Drive. Police say his bike struck a curb and lost control, ending a block from the scene at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital.
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Heavy Snow Hits Vegas Mountains
The Las Vegas Police Department noted holiday accidents ran above normal but dropped sharply on Christmas Eve and Day. Patrolmen reported major arterials were nearly deserted during the holiday, with one officer joking that a car could be pushed down Sahara or Flamingo without getting scratched.
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Lunar 13 mission and Vietnam cease fire fallout reported
Soviet Luna 13 made a soft landing and began transmitting images on the moon while combat resumed in Vietnam after the Christmas cease fire. Reports describe mortar and artillery exchanges near Bong Son and Da Nang, with U S cruisers and air power targeting suspected bases as V C and North Vietnamese forces suffer casualties.
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