Viet Nam Service Not Voluntary In Vietnam Duty
Washington reports the Pentagon states most American troops in South Vietnam are there by orders, not volunteering. Early aid years saw more volunteers, but now volunteers are used only after nonvolunteers when qualified and needed. Also notes deployments of Army Special Forces and Marine helicopter crews. A separate item: Nicholas Vergette reports a record player stolen from 318 West Walnut Street Carbondale.
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Defense Department
Lonely Viet Nam Christmas Letter From Soldier To Family
AP correspondent relays Army Captain Don Masters Christmas message from Can Tho Viet Nam dated December 24. He describes a makeshift Christmas tree on sandbags, mixed American and Vietnamese children, and a handwritten note from a Vietnamese student offering blessings. The scene contrasts war’s toll with small acts of gratitude as he awaits his Christmas present.
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Associated Press
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Gia Long Secondary School
Peace A Hope Christmas Celebrated Amidst Tensions
World Christians prepared for Christmas amid conflict as Pope Paul VI urged inward faith and President Johnson sent greetings to 22,000 U.S. troops in Viet Nam. Bob Hope entertained troops in Viet Nam while cross-border lights and family reunions marked the holiday in Korea, West Berlin, and Jerusalem amid tense divisions and a new clash between Jordanians and Israelis.
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Bob Hope
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Calcaterra Case Dropped in Herrin But Past Conviction Stands
Charges of leaving the scene of an accident against John Calcaterra of Herrin were dropped after Robert Tate withdrew his complaint. Tate said Calcaterra agreed to pay $150 for damages to Tate’s car. Police traced the damage to Calcaterra’s Bellaire home. water and antifreeze leaks tied to the Dec 14 collision. Calcaterra had previously been convicted on narcotics charges and is appealing.
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Herrin
Robert Tate
Lath St
Calcaterra
Lacy Lee
Williamson County
Tate
Bellaire
State Supreme Court
Christopher High School Hires English Teacher John Dik
John Dik a Southern Illinois University graduate from Oaklawn was hired to teach English at Christopher High School. He will begin January 4 replacing Chrystal Maddox who has been hospitalized. The Board of Education also accepted the resignation of custodian Steve Babitz and will accept applications for the position.
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John Dik
Southern Ilinois University
Christopher High School
Oaklawn
Chrystal Maddox
High School Board of Education
Steve Babitz
U S Hopes Setback Only Temporary in Viet Nam
U S officials voiced hope the Saigon generals' semi coup is a temporary setback in forming an effective South Viet Nam government. Ambassador Taylor is authorized to push for broad support to win the anti guerrilla war while U S aid flows remain unfrozen. Secretary Rusk urged Khanh and the generals to set aside rivalries for unity against the Reds.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
High National Council
Maxwell D. Taylor
Johnson
U. S
U.S
Dean Rusk
Taylor
Nguyen Khanh
Khanh
Police Give Kids Party in Carbondale
Children of Carbondale police officers were treated to candy and gifts at a party this week sponsored by the Policemen's Benevolent Society. The event, held at Police Commissioner Gene Ramsey's home, drew about 35 children with Patrolman Clarence Johnson acting as Santa Claus.
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Olicemen’s Benevolent Society
Gene Ramsey
Jack Hazel
Clarence Johnson
Santa Claus
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