Fulbright Sees New Era in Foreign Aid Policy Change
Senator Fulbright criticizes the current foreign aid program as a relic of the 1940s. he calls for a shift away from heavy military aid and questions a continuing resolution. McGovern urges limits on Greece and Cambodia aid and supports Vietnam withdrawal. Congress faces a delayed Thanksgiving adjournment and possible Christmas target.
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Arkansas Democrat
Fulbright
Washington
Senate
United States
Congress
Billy
Agency For Nion
House
Defense Department
Israel
George S. McGovern
D- Sy
Saigon
Vietnam
Whati
United Nations
Amherst
Mass
McGovern
Greece
Cambodia
Cooper Church
Veterans comics fetch high sums at sale drive
Local collectors say wartime comics from the 1940s command strong prices due to rarity and nostalgia. Dealers note titles like Captain Marvel and patriotic issues remain highly valued, with some slabs drawing hundreds to thousands at auctions while buyers include younger generations seeking vintage pop culture.
Watermelons and the Clever Coyote Thief on the Plains
A whimsical tale describes a crafty coyote named Covote who targets only ripe watermelons. It notes his uncanny eye for ripeness and fame in the sprawling watermelon trade, while pondering how modern growers handle such elusive thieves without traps.
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Covotes Sui
Eldtimers
Covote
China Un General Assembly Debates China Name Change
Fragmented text suggests a chaotic report on China and Nationalist China at the UN. It mentions the People’s Republic of China, seatings, and a reference to the Security Council’s rotating presidency. The piece blends ad hoc commentary with disjointed phrases about diplomacy, symbolism, and a watermelon motif.
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China
People’s Republic of
Ani
USN
Shotiun
Security Council
Brerl
U.N. Coyote
Sincary
Poppa
Dare
The
Creek
Jim Cloud
People's Dad
Tieparblic
Soldier's Mound
Poland
Tiger Truck Digs Out Help For Stranded Elephants
Three elephants were stranded near Rawlins after a blizzard as Baldwin and team moved them from exposed caves to shelter at a Carbon County pair near Rawlins. He noted the animals were comfortable and fed as the storm raged and planned to reroute trips south next year to avoid similar issues.
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Jielp
Rawlins
Baldwin
Carbon County
Use Of Gas By Enemy Reported In Cambodia Air Drops
In Cambodia reports indicate gas usage by the enemy limited to air drops or by Cambodia's small helicopter fleet. The United States and allied forces monitor the situation as they press for strategic moves amid regional tensions and ongoing operations. The fragmented text notes military activity and concern over chemical threats in the conflict zone.
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Cambodia
Cam
Americal Division to be deactivated in Vietnam phaseout
Announcement from General Abrams states eight more Americal units totaling 2890 men are being phased out, reducing U.S. strength to just under 200,000. Americal's colors will be escorted to Fort Lewis for later deactivation, the division formed in 1967 had 23,000-plus personnel and operated from Da Nang southward, with the 196th Brigade detached in Da Nang to protect installations. The deactivation will begin early next year leaving the 101st Airborne Division as the remaining major U.S. unit in Vietnam.
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Neuyen van Thee
Creighton W. Abrams
Americal
Washington
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Vietnam
U.S. Army
da Nang
U.S
Americas
My Lai
U.S. 101St Airborne Division
City Youth Receives First Rabies Shot
Allen Hall, H-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jk. Hall, 4802 54th St., was given the first dose in a series of anti rabies injections Sunday after being bitten by a white German Shepherd while riding a mini bike in the 4600 block of Fourth Street. The attack occurred about 3:30 p.m. A man walking the dog reportedly failed to control it. The parents ask anyone with information about a dog matching the description to contact them so the 14 shot series can be discontinued.
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Allen Hall
James Jk. Hall
54Th St
D4th Street
Halloween Trick or Treating Turns Tragic Across Cities
Relatives say a dark haired youth killed Harvey's wife Mary 46 after poisoning and a shot. Harvey remains in satisfactory condition at a hospital. A 17 year old in Illinois overdosed on mescaline after eating candy given to trick or treaters. Police report multiple candy dangers including poisoned apples with ground glass and razor blades in various states. Authorities note several hospitals treated children for injuries from pins and nails in candy. Campaigns urge safer treats through coupon programs and donations to health causes.
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Harvey
Mary
Harveys
Mlanta
Dana TL. Gregory
Northbrook
Miss Gregory
Chicago
Ruth Moore
Illinois Research Hospital
Milwaukee
Wis
Baltimore
Richard Wright
Highland Park
Manteno
Inl
Scott
Woods
Des Moines
Iowa
Waterloo
Greenville
S.C
Battle Creek
Mich
Jessie Gray
Utah
Utah Kidney Foundation
Food Corporation
University of Utah Medical Center
No Candy Fuss Leads to Car Vandalism
A dispute over a Halloween treat led to Mr. A beating Mr. B's car with a rubber hose, returning to Mr. B's home, and both men clashing at the doorway. Mrs. B was shoved, doors broken, and Mr. B’s car and the house suffered damage totaling about 170 dollars. The child received no candy.
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Mr. A
Mr. B
Mrs. B
Off duty officer recalls Panhandle lawmen and a nuclear age scare
Retired peace officer laments wages and respect for police while planning a bail bond business. He recalls harsh Panhandle days with oil field crime, gun culture, and a deadly missile incident near Strawberry Plains. Navy confirms a inert training device was accidentally released from an Atlanta jet at Knoxville.
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Lindsey
Pampa
Borger
Panhandle
Knoxville
Tenn
UPI
Tennessee Appeals Court
James W
Parrott
Tennessee
Court of Appeals
Strawberry Plains
Navy
Virgil Tedder
Atlanta
Tedder
Federal Aviation Administration
Adl
Vietnam
Lubbock Police Nab Escapee From North Carolina
Lubbock officers arrested 22 year old Alvin A Hood about 1 30 a m Sunday after a tip. Hood was stopped in the 3100 block of Avenue P while in possession of multiple identification documents bearing false names. He had escaped from the North Carolina state penitentiary on July 19.
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North Carolina
State Penitentiary
Lubbock
Jim Taylor
Alvin A. Hood
34Th Street
Avenue P
Hood
Fischer to meet Spassky in 1960 world title bid
American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer said he will be ready to face world champion Boris Spassky next May or June in a match, preferably in the United States. Spassky called Fischer top, ranking him first among the world’s five best players, as a bull escaped in Tu de la, Spain, causing a 300 car traffic jam before ranch hands recaptured it.
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Belgrade
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Russia
Fischer
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tigran Petrosian
Buenos Aires
Belgrade Radio
Spassky
Tudela
Spain
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Iasear
Faggioli
Coyote
U.N
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Lam Non Square
Tito
Josip Broz Tito
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Louie Welch
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Ent Onistor
Big East Texas
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