Conscientious Objector Serves as Medic in Vietnam
Jerry Greene, a 22 year old conscientious objector from North Carolina, serves as a medic with the 25th Division in Vietnam. He sought a religious waiver to avoid combat, carries earplugs, and treats enemy wounded the same as American soldiers, arguing the duty to save lives in war.
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Vietnam
John T. Wheeler
Associated Press
Trang Bang
Jerry Greene
Greene
Bethel Gospel Tabernacle
Ho Bo
Claus Seeks Pigwidgen Across Moonlit Forks and Willow
Claus follows an old crone’s clue to the Pigwidgen by crossing a crooked road to Sopchoppy River Ferry and circling a weeping willow 14 times, then collapses in exhaustion as winter leaves glow above.
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Claus
Israelis Wounded In Rail Sabotage
TEL AVIV AP Four Israelis were wounded when a passenger train hit a mine 6.5 miles south of Qiryat Gat in southern Israel, derailing four cars. Curfews were set on Arab villages as security forces hunted saboteurs blamed on El Fatah backed by Syria.
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Qiryat Gat
Israel
Jerusalem
el Fatah
North Korean shore battery sinks South Korean fishing boat
Two South Korean fishermen were killed and five others seriously injured when a North Korean shore battery sank a fishing boat off the east coast. Three more fishermen were reported missing, and five injured were rescued by another South Korean vessel while they harvested sea cucumber near the DMZ extension.
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Seoul
South Korean
Defense Ministry
North
South Korea
Elf Awakens Claus Before Sopehoppy Ferry Tomorrow
A tiny elf wakes Claus with a flashlight made of fire flies and a sharp poke in the nose. The imp names himself Patrick T weedleknees and hints at an upcoming event for the next day at Sopehoppy Ferry.
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Claus
Patrick ‘T'weedleknees
Memory lapses across ages and tips to improve recall
A reader describes brief memory blocks from childhood to old age and notes medical factors such as iron deficiency and poor brain oxygenation. The piece urges sending for Dr. Cranes Memory booklet How to Improve Your Memory with a stamped return envelope and 20 cents for family use.
Liberalize Divorce in Canada Moves Through Commons
The House of Commons unanimously approved a first reading of a bill to expand divorce grounds. It adds bigamy cruelty cruelty and various offenses as valid reasons, requires one year of residence, and aims to prevent quickie divorces. The measure faces two more votes in Commons and Senate approval.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
Commons
Senate
Lei Day Origin Traced to Don Blanding in 1928
The Hawaiian holiday Lei Day on May 1 was originally suggested by poet Don Blanding in 1928. The note attributes the origin to Blanding and pins the date to May Day as established in the early history of the celebration.
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Don Blanding
Television In Review: Shaw’s Saint Joan dazzles NBC
Cynthia Lowry reviews Saint Joan on NBC praising Genevieve Bujold’s memorable Joan and strong cast for Shaw’s wit and focus. She notes two new daytime game shows on ABC, Temptation and How’s Your Mother-in-Law, calling them confusing and tedious. recommends CBS National Driving Test instead.
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NEW York
Bernard Shaw
NBC
Robert Hartung
Shaw
Orleans
Hall of Fame
Genevieve Bujold
United States
Joan
France
Maurice Evans
Hunter
Raymond Massey
Roddy McDowell
Miss Bujold
Quality Ledger
ABC
Temptation
Thief Slips Away as Guard Dogs Fail at Tire Theft
A trucking firm watch dogs failed to stop a thief who stole tires and escaped, then attacked a police officer arriving on the scene. Police later arrested an ex-employee suspected by the dogs’ reactions.
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Vienna
Mr Searching and Other Answers to Love Hopes
Dear readers share dating misfires and social snares as a widower seeks a spouse and a California mother frets over children playing doctor. Ann Landers guides with humor on relaxation, boundaries, and practical steps to meet compatible partners.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Symphony
Amy
Television Schedule Highlights Nightline Mix
Evening lineup lists 2 News 2 Weather 2 Sports at 5 and 10, with titles from Truth or Consequences Flintstones and Wagon Train. Movies and comedies appear on channel 5, 7, and 9, featuring Jerry Lewis Red Skelton and Joey Bishop among others.
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Daktari
I Dream of
Jeannie
Garrison's Gorillas
Jerry Lewis
Red Skelton
Invaders
Traffic Court Fines for Speeding and Violations
William T Hanlon 29 Moline fined 10 dollars plus 5 costs for 65 mph in 55 zone. Bernard C Dandurand 2 Kankakee fined 10 plus 5 costs for disregarding traffic device. Herbert Lockhard 48 Chicago fined 10 plus 5 costs for 80 mph in 70 zone. William R Arnold 48 Cicero fined 15 plus 5 costs for pulling around lowered gates. Robert J Brooks 41 124% FE Washington St fined 15 plus 5 costs for driving too fast for conditions. Leslie A Wicks 19 Newark fined 20 plus 5 costs for 50 mph in 30 zone.
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William T. Hanlon
Moline
Bernard C. Dandurand
Kankakee
Herbert Lockhard
Chicago
Wiliam R. Arnold
Cicero
Robert J. Brooks
Washington St
Leslie A. Wicks
Main St
Newark
Navy discharge for Coal City native Steven Monbrum
Steven Monbrum of Marissa, son of Mr and Mrs Larry Monbrum Jr formerly of Coal City, received an honorable discharge from the Navy on November 8 after six years on active duty. He served largely in Vietnam with the Seventh Fleet and helped with the Da Nang landings in March 1965. He is the grandson of Lawrance Monbrum Sr and August Smith Sr of Coal City.
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Steven Monbrum
Sunrise
Marissa
Larry Monbrum, Jr
Coal City
Navy
Vietnam
Seventh Fleet
da Nang
Lawrence Monbrum
August Smith Sr
DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Morsel 6 Army officer abbr 20 Book of OT TI Winglike
Across clues list common crossword terms and definitions including Morsel army officer abbr Book of the Old Testament TI Winglike Oil and vinegar bottles Summon Nonsense Tree Soak up Exist Lucid Prosecutor Pessimist on Wall St Native of Troy Twisted fabric Genus of grass Steep slope Jog Continent Crab Exist Bind Leaf cutter Greek letter Badly Bypass Garment Manacles Epochs Concise
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