Hoffa Aides Resign Over JFK Death Remarks
James R. Hoffa's top assistant Harold J. Gibbons and four other aides resigned in protest of Hoffa's actions and statements after President Kennedy's assassination. Gibbons issued a condolence in Hoffa's name without clearance. Hoffa demanded withdrawal and replacement remarks calling Attorney General Kennedy "just an other lawyer."
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Foster Parents Day at Northeast State Christmas event
Northeast State hosts Foster Parents Day on December 11 under the Student Government Association. Ten children ages three to twelve remain to be adopted for a day with student parents at Baptist Children's Home. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with campus tours, dinner at 5 to 6 p.m., and a Christmas party with carols, a big tree, and gifts from foster families and Santa.
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Merchants Gets Real Evidence Of Yule Spirit
A West Monroe hardware merchant received a confession letter from a former employee who admitted stealing fishing baits and a pocket knife and sent restitution money. The sender, now attending a denominational college, said he sought forgiveness to clear his conscience and to be right with God.
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Parents Send Check to Tippit Widow in Kennedy Case
The parents of a Connecticut state trooper killed in the line of duty gave $100 to Mrs. J D Tippit widow of the Dallas policeman slain by the Kennedy assassination suspect. Mr Mrs James Lambert of Wilton said their son died three years ago after a drunken driver struck him in Bethel.
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West German Rocket Firm Denied Export Licenses
Bonn bans licenses for Hamburg Weapons & Aviation Armament Corp seeking to sell missiles abroad amid an ongoing probe into a test firing on the North Sea coast. Government recalls NATO pledge curtailing production of military rockets, permits only research rockets. Observers from Jordan and Saudi Arabia watched the Cuxhaven display.
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Nations to hold December Paris talk on cancer center
United States, Britain, West Germany, and Italy will attend a December 17 18 Paris meeting to discuss an international cancer research center with funds diverted from defense budgets. Iraq grain aid to Iraq rises by 100 000 tons a year per Baghdad radio under an old U.S. deal.
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London warms up for Goya exhibit at Burlington House
Londoners can enjoy a $19 million Goya exhibition at Burlington House for 35 cents admission while warm temperatures protect the paintings. The display offers art viewing alongside controlled climate facilities to preserve works.
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Seven-Nation Panel Concludes First Sessions on Algeria Morocco Border
An AP report notes a seven-nation commission finished its initial sessions on the Algerian Moroccan border and set the next meeting for January. The panel investigates the ongoing frontier conflict and seeks a diplomatic path forward.
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Bombay Lift Aims At Free Home Alcohol Use
In Bombay the government proposes permits for home consumption of alcohol while public bars remain barred. Public alcohol sale will be licensed under the new plan, states AP.
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