Mao's Program Faces Resistance in Red China
An AP report from Tokyo cites Nihon Keizai saying Maoist leaders face worker and peasant resistance to abolishing incentives. Workers reportedly seek subsidies and year end bonuses, with some resorting to strikes and clashes. The piece notes grassroots opposition but suggests it may not derail the Cultural Revolution.
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Akio Ogawa
Associated Press
TOKYO
Mao Tsetung
Red China
Peking
Nihon Keizai
Mao
Map
China
Liu Shao-chi
People’s Daily
Red Flag
The
Liberation Army
Guerrillas Violate New Year Truce Near Saigon Ambush
Viet Cong ambushed a U S armored column east of Saigon as the New Year truce began. Nine Americans were killed and 29 wounded in the 25 minute battle. Reinforcements arrived and Viet Cong forces withdrew into the jungle.
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Saigon
U.S
Vung Tau
North Vietnam
Mekong
U.S. Army
Pay Increase Authorized for Somerset Borough Council
The Pennsylvania legislature approved a new maximum pay scale for councilmen in Somerset County 22 boroughs and the governor signed it into law. Boroughs set actual pay by ordinance, with top monthly rates now 25 for populations up to 1500 and 30 for 1500 to 3000.
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Somerset
Harrisburg
Someret County
Legis
Highway Safety Director Promises Safer 1968 Cars
Washington AP A 1968 model with new safety gear reduces death risk up to 60 mph if occupants wear lap and cross chest belts. Dr William Haden Jr cites laminated windshields, shock absorbing columns, and stronger door locks as key protections while noting only about one third of drivers and passengers currently wear belts.
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Jack Miller
Associated Press
Washington
National Highway Safety Program
William Haden Jr
America
Haden
National Highway Safety Bureau
Sweden
Humphrey Liberia Stop Highlight Of Tour
Vice President Humphrey drew crowds in Monrovia as he wrapped a nine nation African tour. President Tubman welcomed him with dignity and praised U S Liberia ties during the inauguration reception in the executive mansion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Michael Goldsmith
Monrovia
Liberia
Hubert H. Humphrey
Ivory Coast
Johnson
United States
Humphrey
William W. S. Tubman
Atlantic Ocean
Tubman
Republic of Liberia
Pick Up Truck Damaged By Fire In Connellsville Area
New Centerville and Rural Fire Department responded Saturday at 3 45 pm to a fire damaging a late model Chevrolet pickup owned by Charles Magdot ivz of Connellsville. The truck carried two cattle. property saved about 1800. Twelve firefighters answered. Kenneth Saylor said the outcome could have been worse without the timely call.
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New Centerville
Hope For 68 Mixed With Remembrances
New Year 1968 starts with hope and sadness as the world remembers 1967. War in Vietnam riots in American cities poverty abroad and at home cast a somber tone over celebrations. World leaders and Pope Paul VI urge better things in the year ahead.
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Associated Press
Vietnam
Pope Paul VI
News blackout over talks to avert New York transit strike
Emergency talks in a Midtown hotel as snow falls, with a 5 am Monday strike looming. Mayor Lindsay urged silence during the critical talks while AFL-CIO Transport Workers Union head Guinan warned a strike seemed inevitable. The 1966 shutdown cost the city days of transit and a $62 million wage package.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Matthew Guinan
Afl-Cio Transport Workers Union
Great Transit Srike
Lindsay
Manhattan
Union
New County Officials Given Oath in Somerset County
Judge Thomas F. Lansberry swore in new county officials Saturday morning in Somerset County Court. High Sheriff Norman Walker took the oath for the fourth time. new county commissioners Vernon Spangler Albert Bud Hay and Paul L. O Connor were sworn in, along with Register of Wills H Andrew Horchner Boswell Clerk of Courts Walter L Williams County Surveyor G Richard Maize District Attorney Alexander Ogle and auditors Milton A Baker Harry Schrock Alfred Barron Nathan Rascona gave the Gettysburg Address. COUNTY on Page 2
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United States
Pennsylvania
Norman Walker
Vernon Spangler
Albert ‘Bud’ Hay
Paul L. O’connor
H. Andrew Horchner
Register of Wills
Walter L. Williams
Boswell
G. Richard Maize
Alexander Ogle
Milton A. Baker
Harry Schrock
Alfred Barron
Nathan Rascona
Courte Room No
Richard Maize
Norman F. Walker
Miltom Baker
Paul L. O'Connor
Albert E. Hoy
Vernon M. Spangler
Thomas F. Lansberry
LBJ to Campaign Even If He Runs Says White House Aide
Press secretary George Christian said Johnson would campaign as usual if he seeks another term. He noted security and protests might affect travel plans but would not stop campaigning. Christian spoke on CBS Face The Nation about credibility gaps and press relations.
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LBJ
Douglas B. Cornell
Associated Press
San Antonio, Tex
Johnson
George Christian
Christian
CBS
Snowy and Cold Weather For Western Pennsylvania
A weather brief notes variable cloudiness windy and colder with scattered snow flurries Monday in Western Pennsylvania. Highs reach 8 to 15 then Tuesday remains cloudy but not as cold with more snow or flurries and highs in the 20s.
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Pennsylvania
Orban And Orbin Struggle At Pennsylvania Convention
The Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention sees Frank A. Orban Jr. of Somerset and Ralph E. Orbin Sr. of Youngwood tangled in name mixups. Reporters note the two delegates have led parallel lives causing frequent misidentifications from day one.
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Pennsylvania
Frank A. Orban, Jr
Somerset
Ralph E. Orbin, Sr
Youngwood
Frank Orban
Peter T. Dumbauld
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Somerset County Court
Lee County
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Orbin
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