Texas bases to take on new looks under defense plan
Defense Department plans announced to consolidate B52 programs at Bergstrom Biggs Carswell and Sheppard AFBs cutting costs by 19.6 million annually. Bergstrom will host 12th Air Force HQ moving Connally deactivation saving 3 million yearly and reallocating 1175 personnel.
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Washington
Army
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Defense Department
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Biggs
Carswell
Sheppard Air Force Bases
el Paso
Biggs Air Force Base
Austin
12Th Air Force Headquarters
Waco
Connally Air Force Base
Strategic Air Command
Tactical Air Command Force Tactical Recongo
Fort ‘Worth
Carswell Base
Wichita Falls
Sheppard Base
Webb Air Force Base
Big Spring
14Th Marines
Marine Training Center
Fort Worth
Navy
Court Upholds FPC Natural Gas Rates
The Supreme Court today upheld the Federal Power Commission practice of regulating sales of natural gas from producer to pipeline, moving away from cost of service to a fair price per area. The Louisiana case led to price cuts to 18.5 cents per 11,000 cubic feet, refunds of excess charges, and freezes on increases until mid 1967 or final area ruling.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Federal Power Commission
FPC
William C. Douglas
Commission
Louisiana
Obscenity Ban Cases In Court
Supreme Court resumes hearings on obscenity cases from Philadelphia New York and Massachusetts as it reconsiders limits to bans on obscene material. Ralph Ginsburg faces 28000-dollar fine and five years in prison for distributing Eros Liaison and The Housewife's Handbook. Edward Mishkin challenges New York obscenity conviction for obscene books in Manhattan store and warehouse.
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Washington
UPI
U.S. Supreme Court
Philadelphia
New York
Massachusetts
Ralph Ginsburg
Edward Mishkin
Manhattan
De Gaulle Heads Into Runoff Against Mitterrand
President Charles de Gaulle returned to Paris to face leftist Francois Mitterrand in the December 19 runoff after pulling 43.97 percent of the metropolitan vote. Mitterrand won 32.04 percent while Jean Lecannet, the Center candidate, attracted 15.78 percent amid a strong Communist-backed challenge. Interior Minister Roger Frey predicted De Gaulle would rally the natural majority despite the setback.
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UPI
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Francois Mitterand
de Gaulle
Elysee Palace
Colombey-les Deux Eglises
France
Mitterrand
Communist Party
Jean '‘Lecannet
iCenter
Roger Frey
Gemini 7 Hurtles Toward Historic Rendezvous in Space
Space twins Frank Borman and James Lovell pushed Gemini 7 into a higher orbit on day four of a 14 day flight as they prepare for a rendezvous with Gemini 6. Flight progress and timing for launching Gemini 6 from Cape Kennedy remained uncertain, with decisions possible as late as Friday.
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Cape Kennedy
Walter Schirra
Thomas Stafford
Edule
Papal Bull Delays Proclamation On Friday Meat Ban
Vatican sources say a Papal Bull lifting Friday meat restrictions is ready for proclamation but Pope Paul VI delaying issuance until after the Ecumenical Council. The historic gathering ends Wednesday and formalities have held up the document prepared by the Vatican’s congregation for the council.
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UPI
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Paul VI
Congregation For the Council
Dirksen Endorses Tower in Midland GOP Rally
Senator Everett Dirksen campaigned for John Tower in Midland urging support for Tower’s reelection. He criticized 14-B rights clash, urged unity for the party, and noted population trends. Dirksen spoke at Lee High School Auditorium after a morning press conference and highlighted topics from aluminum prices to Asia’s Rice Bowl.
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Washington
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Dallas
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Mansfield
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Illinois
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Asia
Mao Tse Tung
Chou En Lai
Infantrymen Hunt Down Cong Attackers Near Saigon
UPI reports American infantry from the 1st Division skirmished with Viet Cong near the Michelin rubber plantation 40 miles northwest of Saigon. A battalion suffered moderate casualties but claimed 231 Viet Cong killed. B52 bombers hit targets in the Central Highlands near Plei Me. Two sailors were killed and 29 injured in a fire aboard the Kitty Hawk. Fighting also flared eight miles east of Saigon.
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UPI
Michelin
U.S
1St Infantry Division
Plei Me
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Viet Nam
Big Flat Top
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Johnson and aides meet at ranch amid Viet Nam policy talks
President Johnson convened with Defense Secretary McNamara and Secretary of State Rusk at the LBJ Ranch to discuss defense needs as Viet Nam policy decisions loom. A fatal one car crash near Andrews killed 18 year old Alton Brown and left 21 year old Jerry Martin critically injured, with police noting high speed on FM 181 and multiple rollovers.
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Tex
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Viet Nam
Robert S. McNamara
Dean Rusk
LBJ
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Rusk
National Security
McGeorge Bundy
Saigon
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Federal Reserve Board
Andrews
Jeff Davis County
Permian General Hospital
Alton Brown
Valentine
Jerry N. Martin
Seminole
Martin
A. J. Ard
Frankel City
Buff Angel
Johnson Plans Capitol Return
AUSTIN Texas AP The Texas White House announced President Johnson will return to Washington for a December 14 to 15 conference with Pakistan President Ayub Khan. Press secretary Bill Moyers said Johnson may stay for a December 17 session with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
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Tex
Texas
White House
Johnson
Washington
Mohammed Ayub Khan
Pakistan
Bill D. Moyers
Harold Wilson
Wilson
Ayab
Lbj Ranch
Moyers
Ludwig Erhard
Erhard
Remote contact improvements cut Pearl Harbor chaos, officials say
The Defense Department credits changes in organization and communications for eliminating delays in reaching top American commanders after Pearl Harbor. Despite deciphering most of Tokyo’s Dec 6-7 messages, key details about the attack’s time and place were missed, and top leaders Marshal and Stark were not reached in time.
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Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Pentagon
United States
Japan
Tokyo
Erican
State Department
George C. Marshall
Harold P. Stark
Naval Operations
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