Saigon Seeks Talks On New Year Tet Truces
Saigon says it is ready to discuss holiday cease fires with North Vietnam for New Year and Tet. Hanoi may reject or redirect to the Viet Cong, who already pledged three day truces. A U S transport crash near Chu Lai killed fourteen, with many injured.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Hanoi
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
South Vietnam
NLF
U.S
Foreign Ministry
Republic of Vietnam
Brother Of Ike Dies In Arizona
Earl Eisenhower 70 brother of former President Dwight Eisenhower died in Scottsdale Arizona at his home He was an electrical engineer with West Penn Power later worked in public relations and served several terms in the Illinois legislature He retired to Scottsdale in 1966 after an unsuccessful run for Cook County Clerk He is survived by his widow Katherine a son Far1 Jr and a daughter Mrs Kay Morgan of Rockford Illinois
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Scottsdale
Ariz
Earl Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
West Penn Power Co
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Phoenix
Cook County
Chicago
Katherine
Far! Jr
Kay Morgan
Rockford
Birthday Remembrance for Mrs Jack L Williams
A birthday observance for Mrs Jack L Williams of 204 Lazarre West Monroe marked by ecards and a corsage from her husband on her 48th birthday. Relatives and friends joined in the celebration during the day Tuesday.
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Jack L. Williams
Lazarre
West Monroe
Ecards
Christmas Card Lane lights up Monroe neighborhood
Monroe zoning administrator Jimmy Harbuck and engineer Wilton Brown discuss the northside area’s “Christmas Card Lane” project where residents decorate lawns with large greeting cards. A card reads Bah Hum Bug amid lighthearted chatter on a community page.
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Monroe
Jimmy Harbuck
Wilton Brown
Group Urges House Voting Count Change
The House Ethics Committee calls for a modern tallying system to reduce voting errors. An interim recommendation follows a Congressional investigation into discrepancies from members not in Washington during September roll calls. The plan preserves name-by-name calls and adds a visible vote scoreboard.
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Washington
House Ethics Committee
House
John W. McCormack
Pat Jennings
Melvin Price
Dill
John McCormack
California Couple Adopts 10th Child
Los Angeles AP report on Joann and Cecil Trumbo who have adopted ten children, five girls and five boys, ages 2 to 11. The Salt Lake City couple, married 17 years, live in La Mirada California and attend the LDS Church. The final adoption decree for Maria 1 was issued in Los Angeles Superior Court. The older children help with the younger, and the family plans a quiet Christmas at home.
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Los Angeles
Joann Trumbo
Cecil
Trumbos
Salt Lake City
Utah
la Mirada
Gold Prices on European Markets Rise
Gold prices jumped on European bullion markets amid speculations Nixon may raise official price. In London the price rose to $41.825, Zurich $41.70, Frankfurt $41.70, and Paris $44.28 per ounce. Dollar declines nudged currencies lower as five tons traded in two hours amid heavy demand and cautious selling.
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London
Nixon
United States
Treasury
David Kennedy
Washington
Zurich
Frankfurt
Paris
Air Force C123 Crash Kills Several in Chu Lai
A U S Air Force transport plane with 44 aboard crashed south of Chu Lai killing 14 and injuring many others. The twin engine C123 Provider plunged from takeoff and burned. investigation underway with names withheld until next of kin are notified. The crash occurred 58 miles south of Da Nang.
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North Vietnam
Foreign Ministry
United States
Saigon
U.S. Air Force
Chu Lai
da Nang
U.S
Air Force
Next of Kin
Weather Outlook North East Louisiana And Monroe
Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with showers and thundershowers today as a cold front moves into Northwest Louisiana. Fairer and colder conditions expected Thursday and Friday with highs 66 to 70 in Monroe and lows 40 to 44. Winds SE 10 to 20 mph shifting NW tonight. Delta Agricultural Advisory cites drying conditions from fair to poor today deteriorating tonight then improving Thursday. Downpoints in the 40s with limited sunshine overall.
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Louisiana
Twin Cities
FAA
Monroe
Wide Search Pressed For Kidnapped Girl
Federal and local agents led a nationwide hunt for 20 year old Barbara Jane Mackle abducted from a motel near Emory University. Police sought suspects fitting the mother’s description and the Mackles, prominent developers, were questioned near Atlanta airport as the first 24 hours passed.
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Atlanta
Barbara Jane Mackle
Emory University
Robert F. Mackle
Coral Gables
Fla
de Kalb
Barbara
FBI
Mackles
Fire Hits Naval Depot Two Hurt at Crane Indiana
A flash fire at Crane Naval Ammunition Depot injured two workers in an experimental area. Billy Leach of Bedford received third degree burns over about half his body and was hospitalized in Indianapolis. Earl Parnell of Bicknell suffered hand burns and was hospitalized in Bloomington. his condition was not serious. The depot supplies bombs munitions and flares for the Vietnam War.
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Crane
Ind
Crane Naval Ammunition Depot
Billy Leach
Bedford
Indianapolis
Earl Parnell
Bicknell
Bloomington
New York Bank Raises Business Loan Prime Rate to 6 Percent
New York First National City Bank announces an immediate rise of its business loan prime rate to 6 percent from 2 1/2 percent, the highest since rates began in 1947. The prime guides other bank rates for large corporate borrowers.
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New York
First National City Bank of
Goodfellows Campaign Nears Christmas Goal Shortage Reaches
The Goodfellows Campaign in the Twin Cities trails the $8,000 goal by about $1,709.17 as Christmas nears. Donations and requests for aid arrive at News-Star-World Publishing Corp. Gifts fund food and clothing for needy families with priority on groceries and warmth.
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Goodfellows
Twin Cities
News-Star—World Publishing Corp
N. 4Th St
Friends of Goodfellows
Jack Hesketh
In memory of friends and local donors list
A scanned page lists memorials and card acknowledgments from many local groups and families including the Senior Citizens Club Monroe Missouri Pacifi Women’s Club and the Jag oditsh family. Many entries note in memory of loved ones with varied gift amounts and Christmas card substitutions.
Phony Papers Show National Guard Status
Chicago AP report says 31 men including three Illinois National Guard employees were arrested on charges of using phony documents to gain draft deferments. FBI indicted eight. 27 others sought. Names and roles span guardsmen and civilian workers in Chicago area and Florida. Convictions risk five years imprisonment or $10,000 fines.
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Chicago
Ilinois National Guard
Richard T. Dunn
Guard
Selective Service Board
J Edgar Hoover
FBI
Washington
Illinois National Guard
Willus Everett Vivian
Washington Park
Willie Britton Jr
Ben L. Cleveland
Britton
Cleveland
Chicago Avenue
Near North
Dunn
Vivian
Bloomington
PBS
Selective Service
National Guard
Marc Lee Rasnick
Miami Beach
Miami
Fla
Florida
Nat Sheldon Shapiro
Skokie
Paul Michael Diamond
Gary Vin
Cent Rodman
Chicago Bank
Local donations total carried in Monroe list
A scanned page shows multiple donors giving small gifts and memorials including Mr and Mrs J H Savage Mrs Lucille P Coates and Rotary Club of Monroe Louisiana. The page tallies total contributions at 6290 83 with several amounts such as 50 00 35 00 2 00 and a note about car costs and a new one request.
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Christian
Winnsboro
J. H Savage
Lucille P. Coates
Monroe
KTSCE
Susan Walters
Ella Mae Ford
Blair, Chap
Margaret Rotary Club
Mon
Big Dad
Heckford North American Benefit Association
Lea
Brown
Carol Adult
Calvary
Baptist Church
LBJ Hospitalized With Chest Cold
President Johnson was hospitalized at Bethesda Naval Hospital with an upper respiratory infection and slight bronchial irritation. He will stay for several days as he rests and takes prescribed medication under the care of Vice Admiral George Burkley and White House staff.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
White House
George CC. Christian
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Adm
George G. Burkley
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William A. Anders
James A. Lovell Jr
Moon
Ike
Arizona
Happy
California
Trumbo
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Stephen
Toni
Jan
Allen
Scott
David
Michael
Vietnam
Mackle
Miss Mackle
Naval Depot
Senior Citizens Club of
Missouri Pacifi Women's Club
RFC
C. T. Baird
Oak Ridge
Wee
Bradie
Robert, Rhymes
MecVea Oliver
WC. Bridges
Barton, Jr
Silverstein
Bert Fink
H Mickel
Her
Mickel
Moses
Dave C
Owen
Josep
Sam Eliaz, Sr
Darw Nichols
Ory
Loving
Memour Granddaddy
Wayne H. Huckaby
Marion
Ken
Wayne Huckaby
Harris
Merry Christmas
Ann
Pam Johananoff
Mimitman, Inc. No
Grandm Alpha
Kim
Jenny
Robin
Liz
Kathy
Cal Folds
N. B
Foot Clinic
Ricky Ritter
Paula
George O Phillips
Frank Licata
Fred B. Cook
Bill Rambin
Pat
Randy Oliver
Randall Cooper
A. G. Cook
Mor
Duncan Cook
Mrs. O. L. Holloway
M.E.D
A. Hall
Mr. Eck Wheeler
Fred W. Burt
Min
Cindy
L White
LBJ
Camden
News-Star
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