New Sacred Heart Priest Favors Changing Church
Rev. Robert Bechtel, 38, new pastor at Sacred Heart Ottawa, comes from Perry via St. Theresa's Parish where he helped form the first Priest Senate in 1967. He cites church changes and birth control conscience, supports peaceful protest, and plans no immediate parish moves while addressing arising problems. He enjoys skiing and golf.
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Sacred Heart
Ottawa
Robert Bechtel
Perry
St. Theresa’s
Nixon Delays Nuclear Treaty Approval Until Czech Crisis Eases
President elect Nixon plans to reassess the international situation before proceeding with the nuclear nonproliferation treaty. He endorsed ratification but will await normalization of conditions in Czechoslovakia and Senate action. Nixon has no timetable and will not speak until the matter returns before the Senate. He is expected to depart Key Biscayne for New York then likely return to Florida.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Richard M. Nixon
Czechoslovakia
United States
Nixon
Florida
Bahamas
U.S
Senate
Congress
Johnson
Washington
Central
Europe
Key Biscayne
New York
Da Nang Area Still Under Fire
AP report details intensified rocket and mortar attacks on Da Nang and surrounding targets. American and South Vietnamese casualties rise with several districts hit including Camlo and a U.S. Navy hospital area. In the Mekong Delta, Dong Tam base camp suffers light damage. Johnson halt toll totals 74 attacks, 33 civilians killed, 192 wounded.
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Saigon
da Nang
U.S. 1St Division
U.S
South Vietnam
U.S. Navy
Camlo
Demilitarized Zone
Mekong Delta
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Dong Tam
Johnson
North Vietnam
Chivalry Takes Back Seat To Preference These Days
In Long Beach a staged test by the Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram pitted a 19 year old in a miniskirt against a 75 year old grandmother for roadside rescue. The youth drew help within three minutes while the elder waited 17 minutes for a volunteer. The young woman noted miniskirt appeal. the elder reflected on show business and youth.
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Long Beach
Calif
Pretty Tenre Jaco
California State College
No Jokes Please Area Sailor Knows His Weather
David Domnanish, a Navy aerographer third class aboard the USS Princeton in the Seventh Fleet, collects weather data from a helium balloon and Asia stations to compile a regional forecast. The story notes his Princeton origins, family, and duties, highlighting how weather drives flight operations and cyclone awareness in the Vietnam era Western Pacific.
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David Domnanish
B.C
Dave
Navy
David
Princeton
Seventh Fleet
Gulf of Tonkin
South China Sea
Vietnam
C. L. Davidson
Princeton Rfd
Asia
The
Herald
Western Pacific
mid-East
Stereo sale at Crites cuts up to 150 dollars
Adv states savings of as much as 150 dollars on stereos at Crites. Promotion highlights discounted prices and a limited time offer. May imply in store event with emphasis on value.
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Crites
Johnson urges civil rights progress beyond gains
New York AP President Johnson speaking to the National Urban League urged continued civil rights advancement. He framed the right to opportunity as essential for all Americans, urged government business and labor to act, and defended economic policy against inflation fears. He received a standing ovation.
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NEW York
Johnson
National Urban League
Richard M. Nixon
Harlem
Midtown
Weather County Forecast Warm and fair through Thursday
Generally fair and warmer this afternoon through Thursday. Low tonight 25 to 30. High Thursday upper 50s. Hourly temperatures shown though some values unreadable. barometer at 30.23.
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Bam
Wichita May Be Inaugural Site
AP reports Gov. Docking weighs moving the inauguration from Topeka to Wichita. Topeka’s Municipal Auditorium, the typical site, is booked Jan 12–14 by the Kansas Association of School Boards. The inauguration must occur at high noon on Jan 13. Executive secretary Paul Pendergast said other cities are being considered and invitations extend the option.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
Wichita
Kansas Association of School Boards
Docking
Paul Pendergast
Democratic State Committee
Pendergast
OU President Praises Ottawa Unity at Community Dinner
Dr. Peter Armacost, Ottawa University president, thanked 200 residents at the annual Community Appreciation Dinner. He praised the town and gown relationship with the city, mayor, Chamber of Commerce, and local groups, and urged unity between education and society. He warned against student unrest and urged listening to dissident students while maintaining firm administration.
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Peter Armacost
Ottawa University
Ottawa
University
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa Industrial Development Corp
Armacost
Danforth Foundation
Christian College of Liberal Arts
Mine Fire Traps 70 Miners in West Virginia Coal Mine
A slope-shaft explosion at Mountaineer Coal Co. No. 8 mine near Farmington trapped as many as 70 miners. Nine men surfaced. no update on the rest. Flames and smoke rose from the mine as authorities investigated the scene about 200 miles north of Charleston and 40 miles south of the Pennsylvania line.
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Farmington
W.va
West Virginia
Marion County
Robert Tennant
Tennant
Mountaineer Coal Co
Mannington
Charleston
Pennsylvania State Line
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Bechtel
Conception Seminary
St. Joseph, Mo
Kansas
Father Bechtel
Council of American Bishops
Motorola
Domnanish
Uss
LBJ
Peter H. Armacost
Orris Cox Field
Ottawa High
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