Garrison issues subpoenas in Kennedy assassination probe
New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison issued subpoenas for three out of state witnesses in his Kennedy assassination inquiry. Loran E Hall of Kernville California Thomas Beckham of Omaha Nebraska and Lawrence J Howard Jr of Los Angeles were ordered to appear before the Orleans Parish grand jury February 12. None of the men were questioned by the Warren Commission.
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UPI
Jim C. Garrison
Kennedy
Loran E.' Hall
Kernville
Calif
Thomas Beckham
Omaha
Neb
Lawrence J. Howard Jr
Los Angeles
Orleans Parish
Grand Jury
Garrison
Warren Commission
Weather Outlook For Southern California Five Day Forecast
Five day forecast notes no precipitation for Southern California with a clear New Year’s Day. Highs around 60 to 70, lows mid to upper 30s, and slightly cooler days in the mountains and northern deserts. Fog expected in San Bernardino Valley tonight and tomorrow. low clouds coastal areas tonight and early Saturday. gusty northeast winds.
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San Bernardino Valley
California
Weather Bureau
Dirksen says no hope for 1968 Democrat gains in U.S. politics
Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen criticizes the Johnson administration on Vietnam crime spending inflation and Europe in a year end statement. He argues the war is presidential responsibility and warns of reckless spending and rising crime while asserting Republicans will push back against Great Society excesses in 1968.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Johnson
Vietnam
Dirksen
U. S
Europe
Special bus service Monday for Rose Bowl game in Pasadena
Los Angeles UPI report says the Southern California Rapid Transit District will run special bus service to the Rose Bowl Monday for the USC versus Indiana New Year’s Day classic in Pasadena. Service will operate on an as needed frequency schedule.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Southern California Rapid Transit District
University of Southern California
Indiana
Pasadena
L A harbor blaze injures 14 firemen, 500 feet burned
A stubborn fire along 500 feet of creosote soaked pier in Los Angeles Harbor injured 14 firemen and required more than 200 firefighters and 451 units of equipment to control. Most injuries were smoke inhalation with nine hospitalized at Central Receiving Hospital. The blaze began around 1030 a m Thursday beneath berth 174 near the main channel while three nearby oil tankers were moved to mid channel for safety.
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San Pedro
Calif
UPI
Los Angeles Harbor
Los Angeles City
Los Angeles
Traffic jam predicted for airport area
Los Angeles officials forecast record traffic at the International Airport for the New Year weekend. Francis T. Fox, general manager, urged travelers to allow extra time for flights and consider airport limousines, Rapid Transit District buses, or helicopters when possible.
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Los Angeles
API
International Airport
Francis T. Fox
Trial resumes in Archerd insulin slaying case
Superior Court will continue the trial of 55 year old William Dale Archerd charged with fatally overdosing three people with insulin. Proceedings resume Tuesday as prosecutors recount alleged acts and defenses present before the jury.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Superior Court
William Dale Archerd
Storms bury coast with heavy snow and bitter cold
A massive nor'easter slammed the Atlantic coast bringing heavy snow from Tennessee and Virginia to New England. Western Maryland picked up 5 to 9 inches with more expected. New York City faced high winds and potential 3 to 5 inches. temperatures plunged below zero in parts of the Midwest while the West Coast enjoyed unseasonal warmth.
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Mass
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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N.Y
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Ilang
Maine
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Upper Midwest
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Wis
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Colo
St. Louis
Detroit
Mich
Vince EO Anu Owas
West Coast
San Francisco
Calif
Key West
iFla
Johnson studies Cambodia offer to discuss sanctuary
UPI report says the White House is carefully studying a Washington Post interview in which Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk reportedly offered to discuss Communist troop sanctuaries with a presidential envoy. A State Department spokesman called the interview unofficial and said the situation is being reviewed. Christian said there is nothing official and noted no diplomatic relations exist with Cambodia, with representations made through Australia. Johnson also met with Dr. Christiaan Barnard during a courtesy visit at the LBJ Ranch, praising him and noting Johnson’s 1955 heart attack history. The President prepared a 1968 legislative package for Congress, targeting tax, crime, gun control, and lending reforms, while reconvening Jan. 15.
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Tex
UPI
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Norodom Sihanouk
Washington Post
George Christian
Sihanouk
State Department
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U.S
Christian
Southeast Asia
United States
Australia
Johnson
Christian Barnard
Barnard
Lbj Ranch
Capetown
National Institute of Health
Louis Washkansky
Groote Schuur Hospital
Congress
Great Society
Joseph A. Califano
Harry McPherson
Larry Temple
Louisiana Democrats name Wallace man
Louisiana Democrats loyal to President Johnson lost control of the State Democratic Central Committee to backers of George C. Wallace. The change could threaten Johnson’s ballot access and spark a primary clash between Wallace and Johnson for the Democratic emblem. The committee ousted chairman Edward Carmouche 65-49 in favor of Wallace supporter Arthur Watson.
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Baton Rouge
UPI
Louisiana
Johnson
Democratic Central Committee
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Central Committee
Edward M. Carmouche
Arthur C. Watson
Football star jailed for parole violation in Inglewood
A 20 year old youth jailed in Washington DC posed as a teenage orphan to enroll as a high school football star at Inglewood High. Jay Dennis Gould, using the alias John Goldenberg, claimed to be 14 when enrolled and became a team standout before leaving for the East after a birth certificate check. He faces parole violation charges from a 1965 federal bank embezzlement conviction and is to be returned to Shreveport.
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UPI
Washington, D. C
Robert J. Goodyear
Jay Dennis Gould
California
Inglewood High School
John Goldenberg
Goodyear
Gould
FBI
Washington, D.C
Shreveport
Cambodia may not fight if U S forces chase Reds
Cambodia signaling a possible shift in stance on Viet Cong use of its territory, Chief of State Norodom Sihanouk told the Washington Post he would not intervene militarily if American forces entered to fight Vietnamese communists in outlying regions. He would protest on both sides but pursue UN Security Council action if needed, and he welcomed an envoy from President Johnson to discuss sanctuary issues. Mansfield would be welcome as a private or official visitor, and Sihanouk endorsed ICC funding and helicopters to monitor border neutrality.
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Washington
UPI
Cambodia
U. S
State Department
Norodom Sihanouk
Sihanouk
Johnson
Vietnam
United States
Red China
Soviet Union
Washington Post
Norodom’ Sihanouk
Averell Harriman
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
U.S
International Control Commission
First family to mark holiday in Texas
The Johnsons prepare to reunite with daughter Lynda Bird Robb and her Marine husband at the LBJ ranch for a private New Year holiday. The Robbs plan to fly in after a Marine commandant installation ceremony and will join Luci Nugent and family for the season as the First Family keeps New Year plans private.
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Tex
UPD
Johnson
White House
Johnsons
Lynda Bird
Charles S. Robb
Lbj Ranch
Robbs
Washington
Marine Barracks
Gen
Leonard Chapman
Arlington
Secret Service
Executive Mansion
Lynda
Texas
Luci
Patrick J. Nugent
Lyn
Queen Elizabeth's Rolls-Royce Breaks Down in London
The queen's Rolls-Royce stalled en route from Buckingham Palace to a rail station and her red faced chauffeur had to push it clear of traffic. She borrowed another Rolls-Royce from her mother and, with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, continued to Sandringham for the New Year holiday.
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London
UPI
Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Prince Andrew
Prince Edward
Royal Country
Sandringham
Humphrey Embarks On Africa goodwill Tour
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey leaves Washington for a 12 day, nine country goodwill trip to Africa to promote peaceful development and human opportunity. The route runs west to east from Ivory Coast to Tunisia with stops in Liberia Congo and Zambia. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Edgar Bonfman join the Tubman delegation.
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UPI
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Liberia
William W.S. Tubman
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Richard M. Nixon
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Africa
Congo
Zambia
Price hike to raise 1968 GM AMC car costs
DETROIT UPI reports the 1968 model line price increases by about $23 per car from General Motors Corp and American Motors Corp will push consumer spending up by around $200 million annually if industrywide. Ford and Chrysler were silent, while GM notes harnesses add about $22 to list prices and may become standard.
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UPI
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American Motors Corp
AMC
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Ford
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