16 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1967
Page
1
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Waves of U S fighter bombers dodged antiaircraft fire and MIG interceptors to hit supply routes around Hanoi and Haiphong for a second day. U S pilots targeted the Canal des Rapides rail and highway bridge northeast of Hanoi for the first time since Oct 28, using F105 Thunderchiefs based in Thailand to drop 3000 pound bombs.
Saigon announces a 21 hour allied cease fire for Christmas with a planned 24 hour truce at New Year and a 48 hour truce for Tet. Hanoi says three day pauses and no seven day halt. U.S. pilots report bombing pauses while discussing Monsoon weather and Haiphong supply routes.
Three truck drivers who survived the Ohio River bridge collapse told reporters they feared their cab partners did not escape. William Needham Jr. and William Edmondson recounted escaping by box, window crack, and a floating seat while a tugboat rescued Edmondson. Needham feared partner Towe perished as the cab sank.
Louisiana voters head to Democratic runoff elections to decide 55 legislative seats with 26 incumbents and two African American nominees. Governor McKeithen tracks outcomes as reapportionment impact and party control of the state central committee loom, with tense battles in Lafourche Assumption and other districts.
Israel Health Ministry says it will approve a power generator on Tel Aviv’s outskirts only if the facility includes an 820 foot chimney to prevent air pollution.
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