Shriver Decision on U.N. Ambassadorship Hangs Fire
Rumors and questions swirl over whether Sargent Shriver will accept the post as chief U.S. representative to the United Nations. President-elect Nixon has not disclosed a firm answer amid speculation about Shriver seeking policy influence and assurances from Kennedy confidants and allies.
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E. W. Kenworthy
New York Times
Washington
Sargent Shriver
United States
United Nations
Nixon
Shriver
France
The
Kennedy
U. N
Nixon aides seek united front on urban problems
President elect Nixon won a pledge of cooperation from the Urban Coalition led by John W. Gardner. The 90 minute meeting included Moynihan and figures like Mayor John Lindsay and David Rockefeller as they discussed joint objectives for city issues and a coming White House session. The Hong Kong flu's spread forced Adelphi University to suspend classes until Jan. 5.
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Nixon
John W. Gardner
Gardner
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
White House
Coalition
New Urban Affairs Council
John V. Lindsay
David Rockefeller
Chase Manhattan Bank
I. W. Abel
United Steelworkers Union
Whitney Young Jr
National Urban League
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Middle East
Henry A. Kissinger
William P. Rogers
Walter Lippmann
Associated Press
Hong Kong
Los Angeles
New York City
Adelphi University
Garden City
McCracken predicts sustained prosperity through 1969
Paul W. McCracken, chairman designate of the Council of Economic Advisers, predicts prosperity will continue through 1969. He says government policy should focus on rapid growth and full employment, citing GNP forecasts near 915 billion for 1969 and rising job demand through the 1965–75 decade.
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Eileen Shanahan
New York Times
Washington
Paul W. McCracken
Council of Economic Advisers
Nixon
Cold wave warning follows by cold night and weekend
Weather forecast warns of a cold wave tonight with a partly cloudy sky and low temperatures near 15 to 20 degrees. Saturday brings fair to partly cloudy skies and continued cold, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 30s. Weather details on map page 19.
U S anticipates two-pronged North Vietnamese push in South Vietnam
U S analysts say North Vietnamese forces may be thrusting in two key South Vietnamese areas using troops from Cambodia and Laos. Estimates reach 70 000 enemy troops for a new winter offensive aimed at showing battle initiative as Paris talks stall. Secretary Clifford cautioned it was early to predict a winter offensive. In Saigon, U S B52s conducted their heaviest strikes in two months, dropping 3000 tons on enemy positions north of Saigon over 48 hours.
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U. S
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Paris
North Vietnam
Clark M. Clifford
Saigon
Gas tax boost sought to fund Illinois highway program
The Illinois Highway Study Commission approves a 2.5 cent per gallon increase in the state gasoline tax and a 3.5 cent raise on diesel fuel plus passenger car license fees of 20 to 30 dollars. A $2.5 billion bond issue is planned to provide 250 million yearly for ten years as part of a ten year program through 1990 totaling 26 billion. Dr. Orlando Bosch, linked to Cuban Power terrorists as Ernesto, is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Eight others receive 48 years total for related charges including the Iron Curtain freighter Polanica shelling.
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Illinois Highway Study Commission
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Illinois
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Miami
Fla
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Ernesto
Polanica
Government deposits record largest single condemnation sum
A $569,001 check was presented to the East St. Louis office for the condemnation of nine parcels of land in Carbondale to build a regional post office. U.S. Clerk Thomas S. Mefford and U.S. District Attorney Carl Feickert confirmed the government estimate and deposit to fund the acquisition.
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West Carbondale
U.S
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U. S
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Glenview Drive
Carbondale
Carl Feickert
School lunch aid boosted two options
The Agriculture Department announced revised lunch program payments to extend free or reduced lunches for about a million children. Congress authorized 43 million dollars this year, enabling higher reimbursement rates and broader participation. Schools in needy areas may choose two rate options, up to 25 cents or 20 cents extra per meal, over the existing 9 cent base. Johnson at border in El Paso for U S Mexican border ceremonies.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Congress
Pan American 707 Crashes Near Caracas Killing 51 Aboard
A Pan American 707 en route from New York to Caracas exploded over the Caribbean and plunged into the sea 16 miles north of Caracas. Fifty-one aboard included 42 passengers and nine crew. Seven bodies recovered before dawn. search for survivors ongoing. Passengers hailed from the United States Canada Italy Ireland and Venezuela. Pilot Capt Sidney E Stillwaugh was 50 of West Islip NY.
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Pan American
Caribbean Sea
Venezuela
Caracas
New York
United States
Canada
Italy
Ireland
Sidney E. Stillwaugh
West Islip
Nree
IRS Tightens Gun Control Law Bans Interstate Firearm Sales
The Internal Revenue Service reversed a prior reading of the 1968 Gun Control Act four days before the law takes effect, restricting mail order gun sales and nonresident purchases. The rule ends interstate individual firearm sales unless adjacent states have matching allowances, effectively halting cross state transfers.
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IRS
Robert F. Kennedy
Congress
Scenic Recreation Way gains ground in Shawnee forest
A 167 mile Recreation Way corridor in Shawnee National Forest moves closer with a 50 000 appropriation for aerial photos and ground surveys. A 1970 request of about 2 5 million could fund more surveys and design from Route 34 to Pine Hills and Route 3 to 51 with midwestern leaders planning Washington presentations to boost support.
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Roger Hughes
Southern Illinois
George Rogers Clark Recreation Way
Shawnee National Forest
Washington, D.C
Southern Illinois University
Goffrey Hughes
Southern Illinois Inc
Gene Johns
Herrin
Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development
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Rt. 3
Rt.1
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Pine Hills Road
Illinois
Kenneth J. Gray
Washington
Forest Service
Area Committee
Congress
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Big Muddy River
Pine Hills
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Hered
Shawneetown
Fountain Bluff
Rt. 51
Rt. 145
Carbondale
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest
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