Western Snow and Rain Sweep U S Midwest and West
A large storm swept the Western half of the United States bringing heavy snow in the Rockies northern Midwest and parts of Oklahoma. Cold air lowered temperatures below zero in several states as rain and flood threats rose in the Southwest. Des Moines police probed an attempted service station robbery where a clerk was shot in the shoulder.
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Review Records of Men Now Classified as 1-Y
Washington AP report notes the Selective Service will reexamine draft-age high school graduates classified 1-Y to determine if they may be accepted for induction. Officials indicate no immediate plan for mass reclassification. as of November 80, 9,122,918 men were in the 1 group.
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No Journal On Christmas Day
In observance of Christmas Day The Muscatine Journal office will remain closed all day Saturday No editions will be published
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Peace Hopes Continue War Amid Christmas Observances
The Associated Press reports Christmas observances amid war and tension. In Viet Nam a 30 hour American truce and 12 hour Communist truce paused fighting briefly, with renewed violence expected after midnight. India and Pakistan remain at odds along their border, while China’s border incidents threaten regional unrest. Santo Domingo cools after April revolt, and Africa sees Britain’s sanctions raise fears of a race conflict. Pope Paul VI urges peace, Cardianl Spellman visits troops, and vast aid pours into South Vietnam. Bethlehem expected to draw 15,000 worshippers as West Berliners cross the wall with gifts for East Berlin relatives.
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Nativity Scene At First Baptist Church Depicts Adoration
Journal photo captures a nativity display at the First Baptist church showing the Christ child in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. The scene references the biblical greeting and prophecy from Luke 2 11 12.
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Finest Gift Brings Hope for Kidney Patient
In Detroit James Fitch, a 27 year old from Delta Ohio, received a live kidney donation after his own failed. The donor was Dr Karl Van Newkirk, father of a boy killed by a vehicle, Bradley Vatn Newkirk age 7. Fitch had waited eight months for a donor and has relied on artificial kidneys since April. A weather note follows with snow totals and temperatures across Iowa.
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Christmas Brighter for Ronnie After Amputation Triumph
Ronnie Baker, 16, faced death last Christmas from cancer in his leg and ran away to Flagstaff, then returned and underwent successful above knee amputation. Now 17, he walks, climbs stairs, drives, and works as a painter, gaining 30 pounds. He undergoes periodic checkups and plans a New Year’s Eve party with friends from Monroe High School.
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Bus Upset Kills Dozen In Oregon
A Greyhound from Spokane to San Francisco overturned on an icy Interstate between Grants Pass and Medford Oregon killing nine at the scene one at a hospital and two later totaling eleven with 20 injured Ambulances rushed victims to three area hospitals Driver Joseph Bailey of Battle Ground Wash reported skidding at about 45 mph and loss of steering as the bus rolled onto its side near a ditch First Methodist Church in Crowley La adds a newborn lamb to its live Nativity scene becoming a Christmastime feature
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Christmas Cease Fire Halts U S Viet Nam War Powers
In Saigon the armed might of the United States and allies was put under wraps for a 30 hour Christmas cease fire. Communists said they would observe a 12 hour truce. American and allied units faced limits on initiating offensives while field commanders could disengage to defend. Citizens received gifts as troops helped local events. World pressure for a longer cease-fire and peace talks rose, with State Department remaining silent on responses.
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Outposts Overrun Near Da Nang Before Truce
Viet Cong forces overran two Lac Son outposts near Da Nang as the Christmas truce neared. A heavy mortar assault targeted Lac Son, about 30 miles south of Da Nang, causing heavy defender casualties while the main position held. South Vietnamese officers counted 100 Viet Cong bodies in the area after air and artillery support. The attackers reportedly withdrew at daybreak.
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Gifts from Americans lauded for Vietnam aid effort
Secretary of Defense McNamara praised the outpouring of gifts from U S citizens to servicemen in Vietnam. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard crews coordinated the shipments described as remarkable and heartening. The gifts, part of the "Christmas Star" operation, totaled about 470 tons and were sent overseas to support troops.
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