U S Sends Arms to Jordan as Viet Truce Nears
The United States accelerates military support to Jordan amid Middle East tensions. Washington confirms undisclosed numbers of F104 jet fighters and other aid to bolster Jordanian defenses, while Jordan's government resigns. Israel warns of possible counteraction if arms upset regional balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Jordan
Middle East
State Department
Amman
Wasfi Tell
Tell
el Samu
Arab Defense Council
Israel
Foreign Ministry
U.N. Security Council
U.S
Britain
India to Receive 900,000 Tons of Grain Under U S Aid
The United States pledges 900,000 tons of wheat and sorghum to India for winter as part of the Food for Peace program. The Soviet Union adds 200,000 tons of wheat to drought relief. Canada and Australia also help, with future shipments contingent on Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
India
Congress
Soviet Union
U.S
Canada
Australia
Agriculture Department
Westmoreland predicts more Viet fighting in 1967
Gen William C Westmoreland head of U S forces in Vietnam says 1967 will bring more heavy fighting. He foresees continued guerrilla war and main force clashes with North Vietnamese troops as the two nations brace for year ahead. Premier Ky says danger of Communist takeover has passed and vows to pacify the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
South Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Westmoreland
Mutual Broadcasting System
Nguyen Cao Ky
Constituent Assembly
North Vietnam
Yale Home Decorating Contest Entrants Listed
Complete list of Morris Chamber of Commerce Christmas home decorating entrants includes Mrs. Jean Hillman at 1037 Division St with First Christmas, Mrs. Louise Prochienvitch at 1121 Grant St with White Christmas Tree, Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Funk at 1129 Division St with Santa Came Early, and others across Division St Lisbon Rd George St and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chamber of Commerce
Jean Hillman
Division St
Louise Prochienvitch
Grant St
Richard D. Funk
Santa
Robert Horrie
Ben Covey
Black St
Ralph Vanden
George St
Vernon Kaldheim
Robert Johnson
Lisbon St
Robert Walsh
Lisbon Road
Leslie Tibbitts
Lisbon Rd
Glen Kociss
Park Blvd
Ray Olson
Chapin St
Ronald Crenshaw
E. Benton St
Milford Christianson
Douglas St
Walter
Spruce St
William Kramer
East North St
Judy and
Darill Heck
Armstrong St
Walter Jorlin
E. Jefferson St
Glen and
Beverly Kinsler
Jefferson St
North Pole
Richard A. Bauer
Kulton St
Albert Tucker
Fremont Ave
George Arnold Jr
Illinois
Sis
Lee Allen
Drive-in
Jack and
Helen Ullrich
Mrs
Dale Ortman
Pine Bluff Road
White Christmas Comes to West Plains After 20 Years
Irving Berlin’s dream and a white Christmas arrive in West Plains Missouri as the U S Weather Bureau records more than 10 inches of snow making a festive scene after two decades with no snowfall reaching such depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Plains
Irving Berlin
Missouri
U.S. Weather Bureau
Braidwood Man Fined and Jailed for DUI and License Violations
Harold N. Ashley 35 of North School Street was fined 315 and jailed 14 days after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage. The case cited seven days and 200 dollars for the suspension charge seven days and 100 dollars for DUI and 15 dollars for improper lane use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Harold N. Ashley
North School St
Tash St
Diamond
J. K. Perona
Illinois State Police
Chester P. Winsor
Ashley
Winsor
Two Die in I-80 Crash Near La Salle Illinois
A young Indiana couple died when their car left Interstate 80 near La Salle and overturned. Don G Tillotson of Bloomington and his wife Ann, both 22, were en route to Fulton, Illinois to spend Christmas with relatives.
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Don G., Tillotson
Bloomington
Ind
Ann
Interstate 80
The
la Salle Exist
Tots Die in Blaze
In Gibson City Illinois fire killed two toddlers Artila Marie 2 and Bobby Joe 1 children of Willie and Mrs Davis. A third child playing outside was unharmed. Mrs Davis was away and husband worked. Fire Chief Lysle Pfoff said an oil heating stove likely started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson City
Ill
Willie Davis
Artila Marie
Bobby Joe
Morris Daily Herald Skips Monday Edition for Christmas
The Morris Daily Herald will not publish next Monday as employees observe the Christmas holiday. Publication will resume Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Daily Herald
Christmas Services in Morris Churches Highlight Candle Lit Events
Morris churches announce Christmas Eve candle light services with carols and readings from Martin Luther and the Christmas story. Special music from four choirs and solos by Carlson Harseim and others accompany morning worship on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
E. L. Petersen
Arthur Johns
Gerry Carlson
Ronita Harseim
Carlson
Harseim
Milton Carlson
Harold R. Dude
United Presbyterian
God
Roy H. Hamburger
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
L. G. Hinderaker
Robert Hunt
Karl Linnemann
Andrew Siedsma Jr
Immaculate Conception
Morris Man Hurt as Car Hits House
A Morris man, William Entwistle, 25, was in fair condition at Morris Hospital after his 1966 Pontiac convertible left Pine Bluff Road near Gas-Lite Village on Thursday night. He demolished a 1961 Oldsmobile and damaged a house owned by Robert Warwick, with a second Warwick car in the garage also damaged. Deputy Sheriff Sherman Hexdall investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Morris Hospital
Pine Bluff Road
Dresden
Gas-Lite Village
William Entwistle
Liberty St
Gene Vidal
Wauponsee Township
Robert Warwick
Warwick
Entwistle
Davis Ambulance
Grundy County
Sherman Hexdall
Car Train Crash Claims Joliet Man Life
Joliet Illinois Henley J Zoetvelt 36 of rural Joliet died when his car collided with a freight train on Laraway Road near Cedar Road in New Lenox Township five miles southeast of Joliet. Will County sheriff's police said the Norfolk and Western train was coupling with box cars on a siding at the time.
Cold Christmas Weekend Forecast From The Weatherman
A cold Christmas weekend is forecast with no snow. Tonight lows near 10 degrees with cloudy skies. Saturday will be partly cloudy and cold with highs in the 20s. Sunday stays partly cloudy and cold. Collins Weather Station recorded 34 degrees, with a 9 degree low overnight and 14 degrees at 9 am. Iris district noted 10:30 am readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd M. Bowden
St. Thomas Episcopal
Collins
Iris
Vietnam War Escalates With U S Destroyer Hit
U S destroyer OBrien took shell hits from North Vietnamese shore batteries off the coast as Marines report 110 Communist dead in a five hour battle northwest of Hue. B52s and fighter bombers conduct raids in North and South Vietnam amid the Christmas truce period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
South Vietnam
O’brien
U.S
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
North
Dong Hoi
Gulf of Tonkin
Negro Named Director of State Revenue in Illinois
Theodore A. Jones, a prominent Black figure in state government, was named director of the Illinois Department of Revenue, effective January 1, succeeding Marshall Korshak who resigns December 31. A CPA and Illinois graduate, Jones has served as Midwest director for the Office of Economic Opportunity and holds roles with Supreme Life Insurance and the University of Illinois trusteeship.
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Springfield
Ill
Theodore A. Jones
Illinois Department of Revenue
Jones
Marshall Korshak
Chicago
Midwest
Office of Economic Opportunity
Supreme Life Insurance Company of America
University of Illinois
Pardon and Parole Board
State of Illinois
President's Commission On Fair Employment Practices
University of Ilinois
Joseph Bibb
William G. Stratton
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Tel Aviv
Eshkol
Streator High School
LaSalle
Peru
Streator
Ottawa
Herald
Yale
First Baptist
First Methodist
Alvin P. Roberts
David F. Zimmerman
Morris Man
Joliet
Marina City
State Street
N. Viet
26Th Marine Regiment
Hue
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