Heathrom Bulbs Cause Of Old Trinity Fire
An investigation by the State Fire Marshal and Fire Chief John A. Wilson determined the Old Trinity Lutheran Church fire started in a rear cupboard where choir robes were stored. Three electric bulbs in the cupboard reportedly burned unattended, heating the robes and igniting the blaze. Somerset volunteers fought two prior fires over Christmas weekend and were praised for rest and relief. The church council expressed sorrow for the loss and gratitude for community support, noting use of the Church of the Brethren for worship services while rebuilding plans proceed.
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Old Trinity Lutheran Church
John A. Wilson
Old Trinity
Churea
Church Council of Trinity Evangelics
Lutheran Chuch
Council of Trinity Evengelical Lutheran Church
Bulding
Somerset
Church of the Brethren
George Detweiler
Pope Paul VI’s New Year cease-fire bid in Viet Nam
Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI plans renewed personal peace efforts for a New Year cease-fire in Viet Nam. Vatican diplomats reportedly will expand secret contacts with both sides, with possible channels via Hungary, though no direct ties exist with North Viet Nam.
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Vatican City
Viet Nam
Paul VI
Vatican
Pope Paul
Hanoi
Viet Premier Ky vetoes talks on Vietnam peace
Garden City, N Y AP premier Nguyen Cao Ky of South Vietnam has vetoed President Johnsons pledge to hold unconditional negotiations to end the war. A Washington columnist said Ky informed the U S that a peace conference is out of the question. the State Department reportedly suppressed the declaration. Johnson and Rusk insist negotiations hinge on North Vietnam, while Ky cites anti Communist hard core in the South Vietnamese military as a barrier.
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Garden City
N.Y
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Viet Nam
Johnson
Viet Nam
Long Island
Newsday
Washington
Clayton Fritchey
United States
Fritchey
State Department
717 Killed In Holiday Accidents
During the three day Christmas weekend 717 lives were lost on U S roads the highest toll for any holiday period. Adverse weather snow rain and ice across the nation contributed to the record ahead of the 102 hour peak. The National Safety Council called it a national disaster and urged stronger traffic safety efforts while injuries were estimated around 33000 and travel at about 11.3 billion miles.
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Associated Press
John D. Lawer
National Safety Council
Atlantic
Council
United States
Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania turns colder
Western Pennsylvania experiences mostly cloudy skies with snow flurries on Tuesday. Colder Tuesday night and Wednesday with clearing overnight, followed by increasing clouds and a slight warmup. Highs Tuesday reach the 20s with prevailing cool conditions throughout.
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Pennsylvania
Four Cuban defectors seek asylum in Osaka protest Viet Nam policy
Four Cuban merchant mariners aboard the freighter Aracelio Iglesias defected in Osaka and sought asylum in the United States accusing the Cuban government of supporting Communist aggression in Vietnam. They said Cuban ships were ordered by Havana to carry military gear to North Vietnam and planned to pick up a Red Chinese arms shipment in Shanghai. The defectors named Capt. Francisco Cobas Oses and three others. They were granted U.S. visas, then turned over to Japanese police for voluntary verification. The Aracelio Iglesias had been in drydock since October after a collision off Panama and damage from a prior voyage with Cuban sugar cargo.
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Osaka
Japan
U.S
Viet Nam
Aracelio Iglesias
Tokyo
United States
Shanghai
Francisco Cobas Oses
Antonio Russe Y Arias
Marion Juilo Perezgiron Y Zaldes
Humberto Rey Fernandez Y Quintana
Guillermi Leon Antich
North
Aracelo Iglesias
Panama
U S Planes Hold Back Ground War Resumes Near Da Nang
U S Marines killed 63 Viet Cong around Da Nang as ground fighting resumed after a Christmas truce. North Viet Nam accused U S forces of intruding, while Washington ordered no strikes against the North. Heavy casualties reported near Da Nang with clashes at Quang Ha No 1 and No 2. A South Vietnamese court martial sentenced four Montagnard tribesmen to death for an abortive push for an autonomous tribal state.
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U.S
da Nang
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Three Nation Control Commission
Viet Nam
Washington
South
United States
Sa Dee
Sa Dec
Quang Ha No. 1
Quang Ha No. 2
Power Returns To Buenos Aires After Massive Blackout
Power resumed Monday in greater Buenos Aires after a massive Sunday blackout disrupted trains trolleys subways water pumps and elevators. A power company statement ruled out sabotage and cited three simultaneous defects on power lines and a transformer plant as the cause.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Greater
Power Company
Soviet Schools To Offer Choice, Divide Classes
MOSCOW AP Soviet schools will provide more subject choice and increasingly separate gifted students from slower learners under a new commission plan. The program cuts compulsory study time, adds optional courses in natural and mathematical sciences or humanities and arts, and adds vocational training for some pupils. Special emphasis schools in physics chemistry mathematics biology and engineering are planned, with the changes tied to Khrushchev's 1958 push to extend to 11 years and now reduced to 10 years to emphasize work experience. Two 11th and 10th grade groups will graduate together in 1966, entering jobs or university as Soviet children begin school at seven with three years primary five years secondary and two years senior education.
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Moscow
Commission
Commission of Scientists
Tass
Soviet Academy of Sciences
Academy of Pedagogical Science
Nikita Ss. Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Special Reprint Of Trinity Story
The Daily American will reprint the Old Trinity Lutheran Church fire coverage and select photos in a special Year End edition to be published Friday December 31 1965 due to high demand. Readers may reserve a copy at the American office.
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Daily American
Trinity Lutheran Church
Somerset
The
American
Hanoi Responds Not Noteworthy In Viet Nam Talks
Washington officials said Hanoi offered no noteworthy comment in the latest pause in U S air strikes on North Vietnam. The State Department and White House kept silent on new peace signals as Johnson aides weigh conditions for unconditional talks amid a renewed bombing pause.
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Washington
State Department
Hanoi
U.S
North Viet Nam
U. S
Robert J. McCloskey
Viet Nam
McCloskey
Johnson
North
White House
Austin
Tex
Joseph Laitin
United States
Laitin
Vatican City
Paul
GPs Face Army Court Martial For Viet Cong Documents
NAHA Okinawa AP two U S soldiers Sgt George E Smith 27 of Chester West Virginia and Spec 4 Claude McClure 25 of Chattanooga Tennessee face possible court martial on charges of preparing furnishing and delivering writings inimical to U S interests They were released Nov 27 after two years in Viet Cong captivity and claimed misquotation They could face death if convicted The men were freed to show goodwill to peace loving Americans and their cases hinge on the court martial decision The Viet Cong said their crimes were not the gravest against the Vietnamese people The two men said they would like to end the war and return home for the campaign against U S involvement in Vietnam
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Naha
Okinawa
U.S
United States
Viet Nam
Pentagon
George E. Smith
Chester
W.va
Claude McClure
Chattanooga
Tenn
U.S. Army
Phnom Penh
Bangkok
CBS
Murray Fromson
Smith
Fromson
McClure
Steubenville
Ohio
Far East
Wetheart
Rhodesia Rationing Oil Amid Embargo Reluctance
Rhodesia announced gasoline and diesel oil rationing for passenger and commercial vehicles in response to the British oil embargo. Prime Minister Ian Smith delayed full orders beyond Christmas, setting 3 to 5 gallons per week for most cars while exempting diesel for commercial use and several public and professional services.
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Rhodesia
Britain
Ian Smith
Beira
Mozambique
Umtali
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