Soviet Aid Debate Clouds Viet Nam Conflict
AP reports Soviet charges of Western maligning over aid to Viet Nam while Moscow argues it is fulfilling duties to the Vietnamese people. A North Viet Nam delegation met with Kosygin and Brezhnev to bolster economic ties as Kennedy era and Johnson era politics swirl around U.S. leadership prospects.
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London
Stuarted
Chine Reignyan
Leontyev
Soviet Union
Viet Nam
Hed Moscow Radio
le Than Net
Alexei N. Kosygin
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Soviet Communist Party
Central Committee
Mounties Break Counterfeit Ring In Montreal Suburb
Canadian Mounties busted a counterfeit ring in Jacques Cartier, Montreal suburb, seizing about half a million dollars in bogus U.S. ten dollar bills. Surveillance followed a month of work. most bills remained in uncut sheets. No arrests confirmed yet though early arrests expected.
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Montreal
UPI
U.S
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Jacques Cartier
Christmas Brings Aid As Boy Shares Gifts With Needy
A poor river worker's son David, who saved from his own wants, receives and distributes Christmas gifts after a string of generous offers. Readers lined up with bicycles, cash, and packages for the needy, while David plans savings for college. A blind woman finds real joy as a tree fills with care, and the town learns of his kindness.
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David
Elf Womman
Caldwell
Mary
Laos government welcomes report accusing Reds of Laos violation
Vientiane Laos AP The Laotian government welcomed a limited report accusing North Vietnam of military action in Laos in violation of international agreements. Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma said he opposes sending US ground forces to stop North Vietnamese infiltration along the Ho Chi Minh trail. He stated he would not involve Laos in such Adventurism, even as the United States increases bombing and Defense Secretary McNamara cites rising North Vietnamese infiltration. The three nation Geneva report released December 2 is cited as proof of North Vietnamese interference in Laos in breach of the 1962 accords.
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Pavelle Bolt
Vientiane
Laos
North Viet Nam
Viet Nam
United States
Robert 8. McNamara
Saigon
Control Commission
Britain
Cochairman
J Great
Johnson seeks to alter electoral college to aid candidates
Johnson Administration proposes a constitutional amendment to end electors and implement a winner take all system. The plan would award a state's entire electoral votes to the candidate with the most votes in that state, potentially wiping out independent electors and locking in a unit vote method. Hearings are planned before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments in February led by Sen. Birch Bayh.
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Congeredional Quarterly
Washington
U. S
California
Johnson
Pasenage
Senate
House
Congress
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Birch Bayh
Dind
Carp drops on man in Warsaw Christmas dinner incident
UPI reports Vincent Boguna was knocked down by a large carp that fell from a Mokotowska balcony as he walked by. He took the fish home for Christmas dinner, surprising him with an unexpected holiday meal.
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Warsaw
UPI
Vincent Boguna
Boguna
Mokotowska
Thousands cross Berlin Wall to visit relatives on Christmas Eve
About 20,000 West Berliners passed the Communist wall to spend Christmas Eve with East Berlin relatives. Some 100,000 are expected to cross Saturday as West Berlin police report 266,000 visitors to the East zone since wall passes began last Saturday.
Dear Santa Bring The Spirit Of Brotherhood To Every Driver
A festive plea from a Los Angeles traffic officer asks Santa to inspire safer driving during Christmas. The letter urges kindness to pedestrians, safe highway behavior, and bright wreaths symbolizing renewal, ending with a caution for Santa himself to stay safe on patrols.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Los Angeles
Four Released Antipoverty Workers Say LBJ Heard Plea
Four antipoverty workers arrested after pitching a tent near the LBJ Ranch said they were assured President Johnson had received their Syracuse controversy plea. They reported Lt Col James A Cross telephoned that Jacobsen explained their grievance to Johnson, who needed more information. Bail was reduced from 200 to 50 dollars. agents ferried them from Fredericksburg after a brief detention.
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Austin (Ap
LBJ
Johnson
Syracuse
N.Y
Jake Jacobsen
Lbd
Stanley Glue
James A. Cross
White House
Richard Hewitt
Secret Service
Office of Economic Opportunity
Crusade For Opportunity
Syracuse Community Development Association
Hewitt
Gluck
Charles Fain
Catherine Nolan
Starts Christmas Day Ship Sent To Viet Nam Soap Carried
A ship loaded with soap plans to depart on Christmas Day and head to Viet Nam. Officials noted the vessel, its cargo, and route may affect local cleanup and supply efforts. Authorities emphasized safety procedures and potential impacts on port operations during departure.
Historic London visits and famed eateries for tourists
The piece tours Chelsea near Cheyne Walk with famed residents and a look at Harrods style displays. It highlights Fortnum & Mason on the Strand with whimsical food presentation and a Wine and Spirits Library, plus the Westbury Hotel’s guest services and Windsor Castle drives beyond Marlboro.
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Chelsea
Cheyne Walk
Cheete
Fant Bes
Harved
Hans Circle
Landon
Fortnum and Masn Department Store
Chris
Flamem
Duke and Duchess of Winds
Westbury
New Band St
London
Revelation Department
Windsor Castle
Marlowa
Two Trees Become LA Status Symbol This Yule
Los Angeles residents embrace multiple Christmas trees with children receiving imitation colored trees while adults display real ones. Railroad worker Richard Givens notes heavy tree imports this month as Hollywood sees two tree households flourish amid festive entertaining season.
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Los Angeles
Southern California
Richard Givens
Hollywood
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