Five Year Old Thalidomide Child Brightens Holiday World
Lars Lundstrom, a 5-year-old in Gothenburg, is one of Sweden's thalidomide children born with limb deformities from his mother's drug use. Adopted at six months by Birgitta and Ake Lundstrom, he views the world warmly despite his physical challenges.
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Italy Reacts to Soviet Fleet Buildup in the Med
Italy's political leaders and military officers react differently to the expanding Soviet naval presence in the Mediterranean. U.S. Sixth Fleet Admiral Martin says the Soviet buildup aims to study U.S. operations, while Italian officers worry about the shift in balance if Soviet bases extend from Algeria to Malta. The debate ties to upcoming elections and NATO commitments.
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Holiday Truce Lapses Marked by Scattered Fire Across Nation
Brief exchanges of fire occurred at scattered points nationwide as a cease fire by South Vietnamese and U S Commands ended. Normal operations resumed. Most U S soldiers enjoyed Christmas dinners while cargo planes delivered turkey to remote outposts and gifts were shared with Vietnamese. George Romney spent the day moving between units and flew to Da Nang for meals. About 40,000 troops attended shows by comedian Bob Sipe and his troupe.
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Shah Recovered In Iran After Brief Illness
Shah returned to duties after a five day illness in bed according to an AP report from Iran. The count said he was fully recovered and resumed official duties amid ongoing political tension.
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Coed Pronounced Dead Survives Hospital Investigation Underway
Glenda Gampher 23 of Ballwin and University of Missouri at St Louis student was found under a tree near a lake and declared dead at City Morgue then revived on the hospital slab. Doctors say she is improving but in critical condition. authorities review hospital death pronouncement procedures.
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Birth announcements for multiple West Texas Hospital births
A sequence of birth notices reports several families welcoming new babies at West Texas Hospital and Methodist Hospital. Names include Mr and Mrs James West Brillon Jy, Mr and Mrs Thomas Mark Clougherty, Mr and Mrs James Nelson Mowery, Mr and Mrs Don Pendergrass, and Mr and Mrs Quinn Brackett with varying birth weights and times. fathers listed as a painting contractor, Texas Tech student, Glidden Paint Co salesman, farmer, and attorney.
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Snow covers wide areas as Christmas storms linger
Chicas Bozeman Montana reports six inches in six hours while Salt Lake City reaches six inches total. Green Bay Wisconsin lists three inches and Casper Wyoming four. The Four Corners region records up to forty four inches on the ground as Navajo children face a dismal Christmas. Army and Air Force crews assist stranded residents with air drops and mercy missions across the Southwest, aided by 200 job corpsmen from Winslow. Roads reopen after crews bolster snow clearance efforts.
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Farm price outlook for 1968 faces higher food costs
Agriculture officials forecast a 1968 rise in retail food prices with meat eggs and fruit expected to cost more. They say farm prices may hold near current levels while processing and marketing costs drive overall food inflation. Potatoes likely cheaper early in the year amid ample fat and oil supplies.
World observes Christmas amid wars and truces
Across Vietnam, Korea, and beyond, Christmas is marked amid conflict with a 2 hour Vietnam truce lapsed and one American and 28 Communists killed. U.S. troops in Korea kept to quiet foxholes and many nations held religious services, prayers, and charitable acts for orphans and the needy.
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Red China SAM tests trigger street celebrations
Radio Peking said Mao predicted in 1958 that China would have atomic and hydrogen bombs in ten years. It claimed the prediction has become a complete reality and devoted most commentary to repeating past statements.
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Police Stop Jail Riot in Cincinnati Courthouse Section
About 100 heavily armed police halted a jail riot in Cincinnati downtown after inmates roamed the sixth floor for an hour. Hamilton County authorities reported 47 of 250 inmates involved in the disturbance following jammed benches outside their cells.
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New Stage Form Uses Letters as Scripts for Plays
Duston Harvey of San Francisco reports playwright Jerome Kilty used reading other people's mail to craft lines for Dear Liar. The show relies on George Bernard Shaw and Mrs. Patrick Campbell correspondence for dialogue. Kilty now begins rehearsals for a second Letter Play about Anton Chekhov's theatrical autobiography.
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Uranium boom and stagecraft mix mark onetime riches
A confused report links uranium fever and Charlie Steen’s wealth in Utah with a note on renewed demand for the element. The piece also covers theater news in San Francisco with Wilty and Kilty presenting Chekhov adaptations at the American Conservatory Theatre, highlighting artistic innovations and contemporary reception.
Courthouse Closed as Holidays Continue in Lubbock Area
The courthouse building remains closed today and the DPS Lubbock Driver License Division will not reopen until Friday. Student holidays persist as most area schools start again January 2. Texas Tech Lakies resume January 3, and there are about 318 shopping days until Christmas.
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Slightly Worn Bridge Put Up For Sale In Corvallis
Benton County Oregon eyes selling a damaged covered bridge with no set price. It would need about 10000 dollars to repair for foot traffic as approaches are washed out and one abutment has sunk while lumber is being stolen.
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New Mail Rates To Start Jan 7
Washington AP Postmaster General Lawrence O Bri en says new rates take effect January 7. Domestic United States postage rises while international letters to Canada or Mexico will cost 6 cents per ounce for first class, postcards five cents, and air mail letters 10 cents.
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New Use Discovered For Kitchen Timer
In Corvallis Oregon Mrs Roberta Frasier an OSU family life specialist suggests using a kitchen timer to stop fights over toys. The timer’s ding signals children to pass the privilege to the next child and end the dispute.
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University of Oregon studies timid timber wolf training
In Eugene Oregon a University of Oregon researcher experiments with training a timber wolf in domestic surroundings. A sign on a custom run reads Keep Away Timid Research Animal, highlighting the experiment and the animal’s temperament.
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Lewis and Clark Trade Goods For Indians Mentioned
Portland reports on the Lewis and Clark expedition listing barter items such as wampum glass heads silk and muslin handkerchiefs mirrors vermilion tomahawks ribbons tobacco in rings combs and silver arm bands used in exchanges with Native tribes.
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