Managua Seismic Disaster Leaves City in Ruin
A massive quake devastated Managua Nicaragua causing extensive loss of life and homelessness. Officials reported hundreds killed with thousands injured as downtown half the city lay in ruins and fires spread. A U S embassy secretary and an American tourist were among the dead as relief teams arrived from multiple countries.
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John Platero
Managua
Nicaragua
U. S
Valery Slaughter
Ray Harshberger
Comszt
Honduras
Nelson Molinares
Seeker
Anyenigs
Troy
Reds
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National Red Cross
Red Cros
Europe
Americas
HERRIN Beats Benton for 13-Game Victory Drought End
Herrin ends a 13 game winless streak by defeating Benton 63 to 53 to seize the South Seven Conference lead as Murphysboro stays unbeaten and tops Southwest Egyptian Conference. Christmas for kids featured on page 2 with Jonne Wood and Ed Greer. Ann Silverberg story on page 24. Joe Arm om ord describes old piano blues on page 3-A of The Entertainer.
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Herrin
Benton
Murphysboro
Jonnne Wood
Ed Greer
Ann Silverberg
Joe Armmord
Truman Improves Slightly in Coma Amid Critical Condition
Former president Harry S Truman shows slight improvement after a day of deterioration as doctors monitor heart, lung and kidney function. An AP report notes he remains in critical condition with unstable blood pressure and comatose state, wife at his side earlier and physicians adjusting care.
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Kansas City
Harry Truman
Truman
Independence
Johny Dreves
Research Hospital and Medical Center
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November cost of living climbs under Phase II rules
Washington AP reports consumer prices rose three tenths of one percent in November as food costs jumped five tenths. The rise, tied to supermarket prices, virtually prevents reducing inflation below five percent this year. Real weekly earnings fell as the Labor Department’s seasonally adjusted data show a mild monthly gain offset by higher food costs.
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Washington
Nixson
Labor Department
Shawnee Land Given to State for Recreation Sites
President Nixon announced transfer of 182 acres from Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois to the state for recreational use. The parcel, valued around $30,000, is among 40 land transfers Nixon said Saturday would be handed to states for public recreation.
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Washington
Shawnee National Forest
Minois
Nixon
National Park
No-paper Monday Christmas Day for Southern Hlinoisan
The Southern Hlinoisan will not publish on Monday December 25, Christmas Day, disrupting the regular weekday edition. This notice informs readers of the holiday schedule and the paper's absence from the usual publishing cycle.
Christmas Traditions Shine in Carbondale Area Homes
Area families observe Christmas with breakfasts, caroling, and homemade candy. Stories from the Br ooks and Osborn families highlight family rituals such as special morning meals, door knocking, stockings, and caroling gatherings. Readers share cookie baking, German specialties, and evolving decor traditions passed through generations.
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William Reuter
Boulevard St. Marion
Reuther
Oscar Schafale
Boulevard &J
Marlon
Schafale
Christmas Eve unrest across nations and fronts
Political and religious tension spans the globe on Christmas Eve. In North Ireland a Protestant minister urged peace after sectarian killings. In Bethlehem Israeli troops moved to deter guerrilla attacks while Hanoi prisoners’ families fear for loved ones. Rome faced strikes halting fuel use. Bob Hope performed for troops at Tan Son Nhut, likely his Vietnam finale. Switzerland’s St Martin parish lit its first electricity powered Christmas.
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Ireland
Joseph Dallas
Bob Hope
U.S
Tan Son Nhufei
Vietnam
St. Martin Switzerland
Switzerland
Aerial Blitz Deepens with MIG Losses and Cease Fire Talks
U S bombers pound North Vietnam for a seventh day as reports say Soviet built MIG interceptors are downed by American fighters. At least 14 American planes are lost with 56 airmen missing while Radio Hanoi claims far higher counts. A 24 hour Christmas cease fire is set by Viet Cong and Saigon officials. North Vietnamese sources claim Vo Nguyen Giap was killed by a mine at Haiphong though denied by Paris. Prisoners of war quote bombs missing camp roofs and Christmas decorations.
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U. S
North Vietnam
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Hanoi
Haiphong
Catigahter
Vo Nauyen Giap
Paris
Giap
Tran Hung Dao
Indochina
U.S
Defense Department
Saurday
Committee of Liaison
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