Ed Wynn Dies Ending 64 Year Comedy Career
Veteran comedian Ed Wynn aged 79, famed as The Fire Chief, dies after a long illness following neck tumor surgery. Funeral plans by son Keenan call for cremation. Wynn rose from vaudeville to Broadway, film, radio, and early television, later accepting dramatic work in The Great Man and earning critical notice. He was born Edwin Leopold in Philadelphia on November 9, 1886.
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Early Marriage Excuse for Mistakes Satire
A quip notes that an early marriage gives both spouses a convenient excuse for their future missteps. The wry line frames marriage as a social dodge rather than a moral stance, reflecting lighthearted commentary on union norms.
Missing Nova Scotia Fishermen Search Abandoned
Halifax authorities halted the hunt for 12 missing Nova Scotia fishermen after the collision of a trawler with the Liberian freighter Bordapian early Saturday. Four crew members survived as the aging vessel sank, ending a wide search.
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Ky Predicts Victory as Hue Falls to Saigon Troops
Premier Ky marks first year in office with vow of victory over Viet Cong as elite forces secure Hue. Buddhist protests wane as government clamps down and troops patrol Saigon with barbed wire around the Buddhist Institute. The regime forecasts democracy and final victory amid U.S. backing.
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English spoken by Bostonians praised by British peer
Viscount Chandos defends Boston English as beautiful and natural while noting some local accents offend the ear. He contrasts Kennedy and Johnson, saying Kennedy lacked pure English and Johnson’s accent is attractive but not flawless.
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Daily Prayer Reflection
A short anonymous prayer emphasizes gratefulness for worldly gains while asserting true security and immortality come from God through Jesus Christ. It centers on faith, devotion, and eternal hope.
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Downpours Drench South Texas Area
Weather report notes heavy rain across Texas with no tornadoes. Rio Grande Valley reports over six inches, flooding streets. Houston 1.96 inches, Corpus Christi 1.48 inches. Temperatures upper 90s range from El Paso to Beaumont with scattered thundershowers. Forecast calls for more thundershowers inland and along the coast.
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Kennedy Not in 1968 Run Says Kennedy at Vatican Visit
Senator Robert F. Kennedy stated he is not seeking a 1968 presidential nomination and will back President Johnson if he runs again. He noted plans to stay a senator and discussed his Africa tour and a Vatican audience with Pope Paul VI. He also spoke on Viet Nam and apartheid in South Africa, urging progress and highlighting flooded regions in Mission and surrounding areas.
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Subcommittee Links Communists to Campus Vietnam Protests
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee released a seventy eight page report accusing the Communist Party USA and its fronts of organizing campus demonstrations against the Vietnam War including the Free Speech Movement at UC Berkeley and protests at Wisconsin. Hearings held May 17 18 1985 examined Du Bois Clubs and alleged an official link to campus activities aimed at challenging U.S. policy in Vietnam. The panel said demonstrations were not spontaneous but directed by professionals and their acolytes. It praised American vigilance against what it called Communist strategy and said protests did not persuade Americans that our Vietnam stance was wrong.
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Egg Wish Sparks Christmas Cheer On South Plains
Avis Portwood sits on her father’s ranch steps as a shooting star and a coyote howl punctuate a Christmas party night. A legend promises wealth if one repeats money money before the star falls, fueling her hope for the feast and gifts to come. The tale accompanies a village’s anticipation of a yuletide gathering at Running Water Draw near Epworth and Hale City.
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Dumas Youth James Robertson Dies in Residence Fire
James Robertson age 18 son of Mr and Mrs Luther Robertson of Dumas died Sunday in a house fire that destroyed the Robertson home. Companion John Moss 19 was rescued by firefighters after spending the night there while the family was away. Fire officials cited an initial cause unknown with the blaze likely beginning in the kitchen living area. Moss recalled being carried from the burning building.
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Raiders Strike Near U S Headquarters in Hue Clash
Communist guerrillas attacked the Hue outskirts killing the district official and about 10 aides, with buildings blown up within five blocks of the U S military HQ. Coast Guard engaged a munitions vessel, later sinking the 125-foot craft after a search. Marines and air strikes intensified as anti-government unrest rose in the region.
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McNamara Veto Right on Viet Nam Reserve Mobilizations
Secret testimony released Sunday night shows military chiefs urged mobilizing Army Reserves and National Guardsmen for Viet Nam duty but Defense Secretary McNamara vetoed the moves. Gen Johnson testified the rejections were in the national interest and tied to President Johnson's Baltimore speech insisting no wider war. Stennis said the joint chiefs had repeatedly favored mobilization in 1965, 1966, and 1967, but the veto led to increased regular Army strain.
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Restitution Sought for Missing Clovis Parking Meter Funds
Auditor Alex Armijo said former city clerk J Wendell McCormick must restitute 15275 missing from Clovis parking meter funds. Bonded for 56000, McCormick risked action if not repaid within 20 days. Shortage covered Aug 1961 to Apr 22 1966, spotted by city auditor Darwin M Sprouls during a third quarter audit. five year period receipts totaled 389840.91 with only 76567.94 deposited.
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