Castro Starts Ninth Year Solidly in Command in Cuba
Havana reports Fidel Castro marks his ninth year in power with tougher grip on the proletariat masses and no sign of internal subversion. Observers see no immediate threat to the regime despite economic strains, aided by Soviet aid and Castro's persistent persuasive power.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
Caribbean
Castro
Latin America
Cuba
Soviet Union
Gardner Notes Briefs Christmas Visitors Gathered in Town
Mr and Mrs Karl Matson of Minneapolis and Miss Lola Pickles of Sacramento spent Christmas with relatives in Gardner. Guests included Rev and Mrs Gilbertson and Rev and Mrs William King. Others visited for the holidays include the Donnellys and the Hansens family with extended relatives in Peoria Morton Bettendorf Belvidere and Washington Illinois.
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Karl Matson
Minneapolis
Lewis Robinson
Prospect Heights
William King
Milford Green
Waukegan
Arthur Donnelly
Harry J. Hansen
Champaign
Kathryn Hansen
B. O. Jeffers
Robert Jeffers
Washington, Il
William Day
Oak Lawn
Ray Easton
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
LeRoy Easton
Sophie
Mabel Hansen
Wayne Misener
Peoria
Ray Weidner
Morton
Clarence Kingman
Walter Kingman
Gardner
Philip McDonald
Earl Kingman
Bettendorf
Iowa
Frank H. Spiller
Belvidere
Edward C. Foley
Donald Walker
Downers Grove
John Gesell
Delevan
Wis
Wendell Walker
Lyle Small
Chicago
Louise Zupancic
Tom
Michael
Kim
Mark Strum
Orlando
Fla
Jack Strum
Eleanor Finch
Here
Mazon Legion Auxiliary Holds Annual Christmas Program
The Mazon Unit of American Legion Auxiliary met for an annual Christmas program led by Mrs. E. B. Gardner. Recitations and music by Vidal and Warwick cousins accompanied a Christmas story read by Mrs. George Elgar as all sang carols.
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Mazon Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
E. B. Gardner
Vidal and Warwick
George Elgar
Lyle Small
Martin Schultz
Crossword Puzzle Clue List
A readable crossword prompt lists Across and Down clues with numbers and definitions for words such as Eng poet and Explosive missile across, and Frown vase and Shed blood down, forming a standard puzzle grid readout.
Television in Review paints a cordial CBS NBC clash
AP TV-Radio writer Cynthia Lowry reports ABC hosts a refined gathering of top correspondents at Howard K. Smith’s home. They discuss Vietnam Sino-Soviet relations credibility gaps and 1968 candidates with gentlemanly debate. NBC plans yearend wrapup and Bob Hope Theatre spies premiere Code Name Hera Clits debuts. Hugh Downs to host Today interviews after dark as NBC reshapes Sunday night slots.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
ABC
Howard K. Smith
Washington
Vietnam
de Gaulle
Britain
Germany
NBC
CBS
Bob Hope Theatre
Alvin Sapisley
Heraclits
Sapisley
Hugh Downs
Jack Paar
England
Thief Takes Bread and Cigars From Pittsburgh Tavern
Constantine Fekaris, 70, faced a robber who demanded money as he closed his tavern. The thief grabbed Fekaris’s bag but found only bread and inexpensive cigars inside, according to the report.
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Pittsburgh
Constantine Fekaris
Fekaris
Ampex introduces auto reverse tapes and new solid state gear
Ampex offers a new auto reverse feature for tape recorders enabling end to end playback with no manual flipping. A 3.75 ips tape length equals four LPs, about four hours of uninterrupted music. Legal off the air recording is permitted for personal use. Ampex model 985 Music Center combines tape recorder tuner amp and inputs in a walnut enclosure using silicon transistors. H H Scott LT112B FM Monitor Tuner uses field effect transistors with a SK-60 stereo amp kit. Acoustic Research AR4x speakers showcase acoustic suspension for faithful music reproduction.
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Ampex
Model 985 Music Center
H.H. Scott Co
Scott
Acoustic Research Corp
Boston Museum Receives Manet Portrait From Sears Will
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has received The Street Singer by Edward Manet valued at 800000 dollars. The work came under the will of the late Mrs J Montgomery Sears of Boston as a gift to the museum.
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Boston
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Edward Manet
J. Montgomery Sears
Today in History December 29 1966 overview
On this day in history Texas joined the Union as the 28th state in 1845. In 1941 Japanese troops neared Manila. In 1944 Allied forces pressed the Belgians at the Bulge. In 1956 UN crews began clearing the Suez Canal. In 1961 De Gaulle signaled Algeria talks. In 1965 US diplomacy over North Vietnam continued.
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Texas
Philippine
Manila
Bulge
United Nations
Suez Canal
Charles de Gaulle
Algeria
de Gaulle
United States
North Vietnam
Coal City Notes Old Timer's Banquet Attendance
American League rookie of the year Tommy Agee will attend the Coal Valley Old Timer's banquet at 7 30 p m Saturday Jan 21 in the Coal City Lions Hall. Santa arrived at the Christmas party as Charles Bartos and Mayor Robert King decorated the village park tree.
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Tommy Agee
Chicago White Sox
Coal Valley
Coal City Lions Hall
Charles Bartos
Robert King
Carbon Hill
Santa
Coal City
Ann Landers letters on wrong numbers and manners
A collection of short reader questions and Ann Landers replies on telephone etiquette wrong numbers rude responses and polite behavior. Topics include apologizing for wrong numbers dealing with rude comments and guidance on hearing issues in marriage plus a note about teen alcohol education.
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Ann Landers
U. S
Evening TV Schedule Highlights
Local listings show tonight's primetime across channels with News and Weather at 6 and 10. Entertainment includes Batman Perry Mason Star Trek Twilight Zone and a Dean Martin hour. movies include Bewitched and That Girl with late Johnny Carson.
Towpath Clearing Bids Sought for Canal Project
The Illinois public works director will receive bids January 17 for limited towpath clearing along the Illinois-Michigan Canal near Channahon in Will and Grundy Counties. The state project is one of 18 items awaiting bids by the Division of Architecture and Engineering.
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Illinois Public Works
Channahon
Will and Grundy
Division of Architecture and Engineering
Illinois secretary suspends licenses of Grundy residents
The Illinois secretary of state announces the suspension of driving licenses for Ronnie R. Callaway Jackson Sr Gardner and Jesse D. Pitts Rte. 2 Minooka after three violations within a year.
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Illinois
Secretary of State Offices Close for New Year Holiday
All divisions of the office of Secretary of State Paul Powell will be closed Saturday through Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday. Offices in Springfield and Chicago and driver license examining stations will be affected. Normal operations resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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Springfield
Paul Powell
Chicago
Marine Pvt. Enervold completes recruit and infantry training
Pvt Harion K Ener vold son of Mr and Mrs Har ris J Enervold of 353 S Main St Seneca has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and advanced infantry training at Camp Pendleton California. He is home on leave and will report to Camp Lejeune North Carolina after. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1965.
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Marine Pvt
Harion K. Enervold
Harris J. Enervold
S. Main St. Seneca
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Calif
Camp Pendleton
Enervold
Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Seneca High School
Horoscope for Estrellita: clear sailing despite delays ahead
Yesterday's planetary influences bring favorable business dealings with influencers and superiors. For those born on this day, expect employment challenges next year but steady progress, with rewards early 1968. financial gains appear in May, August to September, and October but avoid extravagance. Personal life looks lively with travel in September and December and possible romance in July or August.
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