Son Ready Mom’s Not Sparks Christmas Draft Row
Norma Riedel protests the December 23 induction of her 19 year old son Robert Schnabel arguing the Christmas Eve draft wastes two days. Robert supports serving but notes his preinduction and potential National Guard options. Col. Reed confirms 48 Colorado men inducted Dec 23 with shipments to Ft Bliss and acknowledges wartime duties.
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Denver
Colo
Norma Riedel
Robert Schnabel
Sam
Howard E. Reed
Selective Service
Colorado
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Reed
British troops poised for Zambia move amid Rhodesia tension
British forces and aircraft await orders to move into Zambia amid pressure from Prime Minister Wilson and the Kenya based carrier Eagle. President Kaunda seeks command share and protection of the Kariba Dam as Rhodesia’s regime faces sanctions and possible invasion.
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Lon.on
Zambia
Rhodesia
Weke Britith
Kenneth Kaunda
Harold Wilson
Ian Smith
Nairobi
Kenya
Wilson
Kaunda
Edly
Kariba
Smith
Hou
Zabbia
Keunda
Weather forecast for tonight through Friday
The U S Weather Bureau predicts light rain tonight with warmer temperatures. Lows around 40, Friday mostly cloudy with mild conditions and scattered showers. Yesterday's high was 40 with an overnight low of 30 at 8 this morning.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Second Airlift Plane Due To Cuba Refugees Await Arrival
A second U S financed airlift plane from Cuba was expected as the first group of 75 refugees began new lives in the United States. A six person family donated overcoats and joined relatives in Elizabeth New Jersey while others prepared to relocate to Chicago and other cities. The program aims to bring about 900 Cubans weekly and continue indefinitely.
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Miami
Cuba
Elizabeth
N.J
Rosario Gonzalez
Chicago
Havana
Alfredo
Rosario
Alfredo Diaz
W. Artimage
Santa Barbara
United States
Emilio Diaz Quintero
Batabano
Gemini 7 Right On Schedule
Cape Kennedy reports the Gemini 7 mission staying on track for a 2 30 pm EST launch with Frank Borman and James Lovell aboard. Flight surgeon Dr. Berry says both crews are relaxed and rested as sleep plans ensure eight hours per day of rest during the 329 hour flight.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
America
Frank Borman
James A. Lovell Jr
Charles A. Berry
Gemini
Navy
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Air Force
Thomas P. Stafford
Berry
University artist-teacher Dalies Frantz dies at 57
Dalies E. Frantz, 57, long time University of Texas artist and teacher since 1943 and former concert pianist, died Wednesday of a heart attack. Frantz, born in Colorado, joined UT after a decade as a concert pianist.
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Austin, Tex
Dalies E. Frantz
University of Texas
Frantz
Colorado
Chuckle on aging women and blonde stereotypes
A satirical comment highlights a joke about aging women and the stereotype that aging women turn blonde. The remark critiques shallow beliefs shaping attitudes toward aging and appearance.
Viet Nam Standoff Deepens As Bases Hit by Viet Cong
Allied forces in Viet Nam remain stretched as security duties keep most troops tied to garrison work. North Viet Nam has sent in the 325th Division, widening the fight as U S strategy focuses on deep, defended base areas and heavier artillery.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
U.S
Red North
North Viet Nam
Planes Downed From Enterprise Amid Vietnam Raids
Communist gunners shot down three U S jet fighters in raids on North and South Vietnam. An Enterprise F4B crashed at sea on its first combat day. Two pilots were rescued. one wounded. Other aircraft and ground actions occurred near Hanoi Go Cong City and Da Nang Chu Lai area.
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Saigon
Enterprise
Viet Nam
U.S
Air Force
Hanoi
Go Cong City
U. S
da Nang
Chu Lai
Red River
Navy
South
Ohio Welfare Programs Cost State Over 360 Million
State Auditor Roger Cloud reports four welfare programs in Ohio spent more than 360 million dollars in the first five months of the fiscal year. He notes 7.2 million in late November disbursements, with 246 million to dependent children, 7.8 million for the disabled, 2.4 million for unemployed dependent children, and 65 million for the blind. Large counties collectively received the majority of funds, with Cuyahoga County accounting for 7.1 million in dependent children payments.
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Columbus
Ohio
Roger Cloud
Cloud
Cuyahoga County
Franklin
Hamilton
Lucas
Mahoning
Montgomery
Stark
Summit
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