Wheat Dealers Given Licenses With Soviet Sale
The Commerce Department issued two conditional licenses for about 40 million dollars in U.S. wheat sales to the Soviet Union. Terms include shipping on U.S. vessels and cash payment, with questions over whether the Soviet offer fits U.S. policy. House vote stalled approval as officials weigh credit and national interest issues.
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Soviet Union
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Liicenses
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British inquiry urged into Lakonia disaster
London AP reports Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home weighing a full British inquiry after Greek owners publish survivors 250 and dead 96 with 31 missing. Labor spokesman Gordon Walker pushes for British official investigation citing British passengers and agency links. Survivors accuse crew of panic and looting while the ship’s master and Greek Line officials defend safety, deny panic, and claim proper lifeboats and equipment.
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Lakonta
Qol
Patrick Gordon Walker
Labor Party
Daily Express
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Southampton
Texas Welcome for Erhard and German Flavor
A Texas welcome for Chancellor Ludwig Erhard blends Texas style barbecued beef and German music with a two day visit led by President Johnson. The Johnson City events feature a German chocolate cake recipe carried by settlers who founded Fredericksburg, and the itinerary includes indoor gatherings at a ranch and a gymnasium in Stonewall School vicinity.
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California retailers accused in trading stamp conspiracy
The government says nine California chains organized a trading stamp conspiracy to suppress stamps and then push a Blue Chip Stamp Co monopoly in Los Angeles. The suit cites late 1995 actions to limit stamps in market areas and notes no stamps used by defendants from 1956 to 1959, depriving consumers of stamps on over $3 billion in retail purchases.
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Blue Chip Stamp Co
Los Angeles
Heavy Fog Grips England Overnight Toll Rises
Heavy fog and ice chilled roads across England causing numerous accidents. The Christmas toll reached at least 94 dead since Christmas Eve, with Thursday's deaths still being counted as officials assess the scene.
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Lgndon
England
Ecktesa
Mrs Oswald Ready to Testify to Probers
Mrs Ma Oswald widow of Lee Harvey Oswald plans to talk with the presidential investigation committee about the JFK assassination. Her two children and she remain under Secret Service protection as J B Rand Thorne says she will cooperate, with potential appearances in Dallas or Washington but no date set.
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Grand Prairie
State Will Oppose Ruby Venue Change
Dallas prosecutor Wade said he would oppose moving the Jack Ruby murder trial from February 3. He indicated a one week delay could be requested by the defense and that if the trial is moved a new date would be set by Judge Brown. Defense attorney Melvin Belli sought bond for Ruby until January 14.
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Melvin Belli
Lindbergh Daughter Weds in France Near Dourillac
Anne Spencer Lindbergh daughter of Charles Lindbergh wed Jacques Feydi 21 in the mayor’s office of Dourillac France. Both are students at the University of Paris with Feydi’s parents professors there. The couple honeymooned at an undisclosed hideaway with Lindbergh present.
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UPI
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Here
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Red China policy stance from U S says no change planned
Nationalist China reports the United States Department of State assured there is no planned shift in the U S recognition policy toward Red China. The statement contrasts with ongoing diplomatic ambiguity amid Taiwan related tensions and policy debates.
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U.S. States Department
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Washington
Ito
Sonnel
Cambodia
Two Airmen Die in Crash Near Hergstrom Field
AUSTIN AP Two airmen stationed at Hergstrom Air Force Base east of Austin were killed in a two car collision that injured four others last night. Airman Richard A. Qesch Jr of Millersville Pennsylvania died at the scene. Anthony Erman Sr age 20 died early today. Police said the car carrying Oesch and Erman skidded broadside into the second vehicle.
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Hergstrom Air, Force Base
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Oesch
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Philippines to Aid In U S Cambodia Row
Manila reports that the Philippines will assist in settling the U S Cambodia dispute with Cambodia and the United States seeking a peaceful resolution. Foreign Secretary Lopez says initial contacts are encouraging as tensions rise over aid suspensions and regional alignments.
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Cambodia
Manila
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Salvador P. Lo‘pez
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Norodom Sihanouk
Israel Asks Probe Into Jailed Israelis in Syria
Jerusalem Israel foreign ministry said it asked the International Red Cross and the United Nations to investigate the condition of Israelis allegedly detained in Syrian jails amid tensions. The move comes as authorities seek confirmation of detainee status and treatment.
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UPJ
Foreign Ministry
Israel
International Red Cross
United Nations
Tippit Fund Surpasses 4100 Thousand Mark in Dallas Appeal
In Dallas the J. D. Tippit Fund climbed past 4100 thousand as 1,500 settlers contributed on Thursday, pushing the total to 405,207.81 after day’s end. The appeal marks a turning point in the life of the San Antonio incident and followers note strong support.
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Tex
J. D. Tippit
Wood alcohol poisoning deaths rise in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports twenty deaths from wood alcohol poisoning in three days as the city medical examiner notes numerous other patients under treatment. An investigation into the source of the alleged legal wood alcohol has begun in cooperation with the police.
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API
Joseph W. Spelman
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