Hanoi supplies armament for South Vietnam raise alarm in Washington
U S intelligence says North Vietnam and Viet Cong have sent arms and ammunition to sustain about 200000 troops for a year. Estimates say as many as 700 tanks may be in the South, signaling potential major attacks after year’s start. Pentagon officials caution about strength, while Kissinger and Tho plan Paris talks. If fighting escalates, Congress approval would be needed for renewed bombing.
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Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
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Tho
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Nixon
Congress
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Britain faces stricter rules to curb fuel use
London AP reports Britain braces for harsher austerity as Chancellor Barber unveils the energy tightening plan. New taxes and imports controls may follow, with a potential food rationing and a three day week starting January. Prime Minister Heath warns of a harder Christmas than during the war.
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Hatton area Personal News and Local Updates
Report of storm damage to multiple farm structures and homes in Hatton area. Richard Jones of Kansas City helped clear wreckage at Marshall Jones home. Local families attend Christmas events and plan school programs. Notable entries include long-time residents celebrating birthdays, golden wedding anniversary, and a four-day Florida trip sponsored by DeKalb Seed Co.
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John Burns
Bryan Eggleston
Jeff Hall
Richard Jones
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Hatton- McCredie Elementary School
Gasper’s
John Edwards
Joe Sydenstricker
Joe Pope
LeRoy Jones
Glenn Gilmore
Louis Becker
Steve
Joe
Edwin Davis
Dean
Florida
DeKalb Seed Co
Davis
Roy Black
Hatton
How They Voted on Bus Fuel Ban Roll Call
Washington AP reports the House voted 221 to 192 to deny gasoline for busing pupils beyond their neighborhood schools. Roll shows Missouri lawmakers Bolling Burlison Clay Hungate Ichord Litton Randall Sullivan Symington Taylor with designations for voting yes or no and X for not voting.
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Personal News From Mont City Names and Meetings
Mont City chairman of Membership Marge Oliver reports on a pledge service by Margaret Brandkamp. Edna Colbert is named Columbia Mexico District chairman of Membership. Colbert and Edith Gentry plan to attend the Columbia Mexico District Unit Presidents meeting in Centuria on January 5, with Rev. Robert Hester giving the benediction and a social hour following in the fellowship hall.
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Margaret Brandkamp
Edna Colbert
Columbia-Mexico District
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Edith Gentry
Columbia- Mexico District
Centralia
Robert Hester
Fellowship Hall
Campaign Finance Bill Gets Backing in Missouri
Common Cause backs a Missouri Legislature campaign finance bill to cap individual contributions at 5000 dollars and ban corporate contributions. The measure aims to curb influence in state elections and gathers support across civic groups and voters in Columbia.
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Missouri
Common Cause
National Citizens Lobby Organization
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