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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
1
Dorothy Fields 23 paralyzed from neck down and on a respirator married Robert Fields 28 in North Carolina Memorial Hospital Chapel Hill. He works at a drive in, vows love and understanding, and they plan to live in a mobile home after securing state respirator transfer.
A Christmas Eve cease fire declared by Allied forces and the Viet Cong appeared to halt fighting in South Vietnam. The 30 hour American Saigon pause and 12 hour Viet Cong truce saw Saigon flood with shoppers while U.S. troops remained under curfew. {|} US B52s bombed Viet Cong targets and reports said 172 enemy KIA in three operations.
Washington sources say no decision has been made on a 1966 tax boost to fund the Vietnam buildup. Officials foresee Johnson steering away from higher taxes in an election year, favoring spending cuts over deficits to avoid inflation. A negotiated cease-fire remains a hopeful option to trim American commitments.
In Santo Domingo amid post rebellion violence and political rifts, Christmas is observed in somber mood. Estimates put April's revolution toll at 1,500 with 110 more deaths after the provisional government took power. Despite fear, many families plan modest celebrations with inexpensive lights and simple Nativity displays as they confront national turmoil.
A man expresses optimism that his period of hardship is ending while a woman looks forward to better times. The remarks capture a shared wish for improvement and renewed prospects in the near future.
U S military communique from Saigon reports ground fighting air strikes naval gunfire and bombing victories and losses on Christmas Eve while greeting readers with a Christmas wish.
Rebecca Mays and her seven children received a holiday gift of friendship and shelter after Sylvia Hays, Army recruiter Sgt. James Smith, and Marine Sgt. Charles McCormick arranged donations from the Armco Girls' Association. Gifts included a Christmas tree, toys, canned goods, and candy. The family will share Christmas morning with volunteers and continue hosting gifts and meals. The relief comes as Mrs. Mays seeks work to support her children without relying on welfare.
Americans flood the United Nations with letters and calls hoping to join U N C L E the espionage arm. The General Services Division fields inquiries from teens and adults while clarifying U N C L E means United Network.
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