Quemoy's Future Hinges on U S Course in Far East
AP report from Quemoy Island notes heavy fortifications and ongoing tunnel and bunker construction as the 60,000-man Nationalist garrison prepares against possible Communist assault. It cites U S treaty obligations to defend Formosa and concerns that US eagerness to cut military aid may affect future support.
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Far East
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Associated Press
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Nationalist China
China
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Matsu Complex
Chiang Kai-shek
Ching-Kuo
United States
Formosa
Pescadores
Matsu
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Kennedy
Formosa Strait
Congress
Washington
Pentagon Moves Against Segregation in Hospitals
The Pentagon barred eight Southern hospitals from the Champus program for alleged discriminatory practices against Negro servicemen families. HEW findings prompted the joint action affecting Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina institutions as part of a push to end inequities in military medical care.
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Mississippi
South Carolina
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Champus
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Lynda Robb Heads to Far East Reunion With Husband
Lynda Robb President Johnsons elder daughter travels from Honolulu en route to a Far East reunion with Marine Maj Charles S Robb. She plans to meet him in Hong Kong or Bangkok and keeps details private. The couple has a five week old daughter Lucinda Desha who did not travel.
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Lynda Robb
Johnson
Far East
Charles S. Robb
Robb
Hong Kong
Bangkok
Vietnam
Chicago weighs higher taxes to balance record budget
Chicago seeks more revenue as it outlines a $758 million budget and calls for state granted home rule taxing powers. Measures include higher license fees and two real estate tax rates, one for homes and a higher rate for income producing property.
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Chicago
Raymond F. Simons
Simon
Surgeon William R. Lovelace Dies at 85 in Albuquerque
Dr. William R. Lovelace a pioneering surgeon and founder of the Lovelace Clinic in Albuquerque died at age 85 after a long illness. His clinic examined the first group of U.S. astronauts and opened in 1923.
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William R. Lovelace
Lovelace
U.S
Dr Crane on Permissive Parenting and Discipline
Clarke J the school principal laments permissive child rearing and faults college graduates for teaching lax rules. He argues children are 2 legged animals until taught to be human and urges strict guidance with clear rules like baseball. He promotes Mr Dr Crane’s 200 point Tests of Good Parents via the newspaper.
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Dr. Crane
Spock
America
Letter slams Hindi signature on new ten rupee note
A Madras letter-writer to a south Indian paper condemns the Reserve Bank governor’s signature on the new ten-rupee note in Hindi. He questions if RBI leadership will be limited to Hindi speakers, reflecting ongoing anti-Hindi sentiment that at times turns violent in south India.
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South
India
Television In Review by Cynthia Lowry senses a slow scene
AP Television Radio writer Cynthia Lowry reviews CBS Playhouse 90 minute drama Saturday Adoption about a 20-year-old prelaw student who tutors a 12-year-old Negro boy Macy in a slum. Rich Meridan pushes the boy toward dreams but crushes them with harsh reality. Performances by Rick Gates and Eric Laneuville praised. Delbert Mann directs with mixed success.
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NEW York
Ron Cowen
CBS Playhouse
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Prelaw
Rich Meridan
Macy Stander
Macy
Paul
Rich
South Seas
Midwest
Rick Gates
Eric Laneuville
Delbert Mann
Elephants in Early Greek and Roman Conflicts
Pyrrhus led Greek forces with elephants in 280 B.C. in the first Greek Roman clash. Hannibal later deployed elephants in his 219 B.C. invasion of Italy, marking notable ancient campaigns with these beasts.
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Pyrrhus
Hannibal
Italy
Pot experience letter and widow sympathy notes featured
A Dear Ann Landers column shares a 19 year old recounting marijuana use and withdrawal, followed by reader reflections on pot’s effects and a widow’s social challenges after bereavement, with advice on supportive responses. The piece ends promoting Ann Landers guidance and her book.
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Toots
San Francisco
Fran
Television Guide Listing for Friday Schedule
Evening lineup includes 2-News weather sports at 6 p.m. 7-News at 7 9 Mike Douglas 6 25 2 Editorial and 6 30 Wild Wild West 7 Operation Entertainment 7 30 Gomer Pyle Name of the Game All America Team I Love Lucy 8 00 Movie The Don Rickles Show Steve Allen 8 30 Will Sonnett 9 00 Star Trek Judd Perry Mason 10 News Weather Sports 10 30 Johnny Carson Joey Bishop Movie
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Wild
Operation Entertainment
Gomer Pyle
USMC
Will Sonnett
Judd
Perry Mason
Johnny Carson
Joey Bishop
History highlights for December 5, 1968
Today marks the 340th day of the year with 26 remaining. Notable events include Utah ratifying the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition in 1933 and Martin Van Buren's birth in 1782. Additional items note Mozart's death in 1791 and Jackson's 1832 re election victory.
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Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
N.Y
Wolfgang Mozart
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
Colombian National Airways
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Finland
Romania
Hungary
Montgomery
Ala
U.N. General Assembly
Cyprus
Warren Commission
John F. Kennedy
Armed Forces
New York City
Daily Crossword Clues From Simple Wordplay
A compact set of crossword clues with answers spanning shut occupant of the gilded cage etc. The puzzle lists terms for each numbered entry from 1 to 47 covering various linguistic hints and wordplay elements.
Down 1 Across Unearths A Fresh Water Catch
A puzzle style list clues answers ranging from fish to suffixes and rivers. Entries include Mesabi output Turf diminutive forms and various abbreviations plus classical and literary references.
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