Eisenhower argues world peace tied to support for Vietnam effort
Former President Eisenhower says world peace and Southeast Asia stability depend on American willingness to back the fight in Vietnam to victory or negotiated peace. He cites 13,000 dead and warns pulling out would threaten India and other neighbors. He defends bombing and civilian casualties as inevitable, urges perspective and nonpartisan view of the war.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Eisenhower
South Vietnam
South
India
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
Burma
Odlum-Cochran Ranch
Allied Forces
Europe
Johnson
U.S
White House
Kennedy
Fire on U S Aircraft Carrier Kearsarge Kills Three
Aboard the 38 000 ton carrier Kearsarge in Sasebo Japan a fire broke out soon after its arrival from Vietnam for Christmas. Three crewmen were killed and two injured as navy authorities reported the blaze started about 3 35 p m and was quickly controlled. None of the victims were identified immediately.
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Sasebo Japan
U.S
Kearsarge
Vietnam
U.S. Navy
Award to Harrisburg supervisor for meritorious service
Dr. Albert J. Shafter superintendent of the Bowen Children's Center in Harrisburg received an award from the Harrisburg American Legion on December 20 for meritorious service to his community. Robert Gillory of Springfield presented the award at the Legion's annual Christmas dinner meeting.
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Albert J. Shafter
Bowen Children’s Center
Harrisburg
Harrisburg American Legion
Robert Gillory
Springfield
Legion
Mexico’s Ortiz clamps down on smuggling during holidays
Mexico City Finance Minister Antonio Ortiz Mena leads a heavy crackdown on smuggling with merchant support as legal imports rise and the Christmas trade constrains the trade deficit. The effort curbs illegal U S goods flowing to Mexican consumers while regional buyers seek American and foreign products in Central American cities.
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Antonio Ortiz Mena
United States
Ortiz
Mexico
U.S
Central America
Treasury
Greece grants sweeping amnesty after coup
The Greek regime announces a broad amnesty freeing 2,600 political detainees and prisoners on islands after the April 21 coup. Andreas Papandreou and Mikis Theodorakis are released as King Constantine welcomes the move from Rome. A revised constitution is presented ahead of a referendum scheduled for Easter.
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Athens
Andreas Papandreou
Miki Theodorakis
Rome
Constantine
London
Helen Vlachos
U.S. State Department
Washington
George Papadopoulos
Mexican shoppers seek U S goods despite import limits
The passage notes that import prohibitions affect goods like clothing and that many Mexicans still buy elsewhere. It reflects a belief, justified or not, that American goods are superior and remains widespread across the region.
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Merry Citystars
Angelo Salmo — Herrin
Carbondale
Rt. 37
Johnson City
West Frankfort
Ent
Herrin
Benton
Chester
South Illinois
BYN Swiss
Southgate Shopping Center
Storm King
Cologne
Clairol Nice
Cae
Westinghouse Cannister
Guitars
Princess Style
RADIO
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Ideal Bakery
Murdale Shopping Center
Chuttens
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Meteors Te Golcesst
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