Flooded West Faces Christmas Eve Crisis Across Five States
Thousands of flood victims homeless across California Washington Oregon Nevada and Idaho endure a third day of heavy rain and high water. Dozens of bridges collapsed towns isolated and rescue crews including Air Force Navy National Guard and Red Cross scramble to save stranded residents as new floods loom.
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Glad Tidings and the Birth of Christ in Luke's Greeting
A Christmas message recalls the angels announcing good tidings to shepherds in the City of David proclaiming the birth of a Savior Christ the Lord. The passage frames the season as a time for blessings and warm wishes from news professionals to readers.
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Saigon blast hits U.S. officers billet on Christmas Eve
A suicide-like bombing at the Brink Hotel in Saigon injures 57 and kills two Americans and a civilian. Vietnamese police probe suspects as casualties and damages ripple across five blocks while the Goodfellows fund climbs to 6560.22.
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Fulbright demands change in foreign aid program
Sen. J. W. Fulbright says he will not lead the Senate floor fight for foreign aid if the Johnson administration repeats the same omnibus bill. He told Dean Rusk by letter in October that new legislation should split military aid economic loans and grants into separate bills. Fulbright cites State Department and AID resistance to splitting the program while House proponents push a single package.
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Nasser assails U.S. aid as Cairo tensions rise
In Port Said President Gamal Abdel Nasser accused the United States of pressuring Egypt and urged America to “drink from the sea.” He said arms would continue to Congo rebels and rejected U.S. aid terms while a U.S. ambassador faced accusations of economic pressure.
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West Monroe Police Open House Spurs Yuletide Cheer
West Monroe police department hosted an open house in the lounge behind City Hall with Christmas treats and decorations. Two female staffers offered differing versions of a polite street kiss anecdote, each defending her own account amid light gossip on the CHIT CHAT page.
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Pentagon says bulk of Viet Advisers Not Volunteers
The Defense Department states about 22,000 U S servicemen in South Vietnam are there by orders rather than volunteering. There are few formal incentives to sign up, and volunteers are used when qualified and needed, with units and special forces rotating into duty.
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Neither side yielding in South Viet Nam crisis
In Saigon the United States and Vietnamese generals refuse to back down as a clash over military interference persists. Washington withholds possible new aid unless a settlement occurs within days while Khanh clung to control and eyed Taylor recall. Civilian Premier Huong remains in office amid a volatile power struggle.
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Christmas Weather Drops For Monroe Area
The Monroe area expects a 15 to 20 degree temperature fall this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with occasional rainfall this afternoon. Winds shift from 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph to the west tonight and Friday. Highs reach 78 to 82 today, then fall to 50 to 55 tonight and 60 to 65 Friday, with colder, mostly cloudy conditions Saturday. Wednesday’s high was 76 and overnight 70.
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Chuckle: A Psychiatrists Use of Heads for Profit
A humorous line suggests a psychiatrist profits by using other people's heads. The quip implies the profession centers on minds and brains as sources of income, framed in a satirical tone.
Goodfellows Aid Delivers Christmas Parcels in Twin Cities
Goodfellows began work at 5 30 am delivering parcels to needy families around the Twin Cities. Cash contributions exceeded the $6 000 goal, reaching a total of $6 560 99 to date. Jack Hesketh, chairman, thanks Monroe contributors for cash items time and services to support this year’s drive.
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Little Rickey Decell
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Painful flogging method bas tinade described
The Enculeopaedia Britannica notes bas tinade as a painful but nonlethal flogging type. It involves striking the soles of the feet with a light rod or knotted cord as a distinctive oriental custom.
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Yule Sermons Printed Today on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve editorial page features sermons from Twin Cities ministers. The messages on Christmas elevate reflections and enjoyment, with readings found on Pages 4 through 5A.
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Air Force considers merger of Reserve and Guard
Washington AP reports that recommendations on merging the Air Reserve and the Air National Guard are due January 25. Generals debate whether to fold the Reserve into the Guard or disband the Reserve and keep the Guard, with Gen Curtis LeMay rumored to favor the former.
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