Steel Price Boost Sparks Stocks Rally
New York stock activity surged toward year end after Bethlehem Steel announced a five dollar per ton price hike for structural shapes and piling. The AP market average rose 1.8 to 358.5, with industrials up 3.2, while the Dow gained 5.35 to 969.04 as Boeing and United Aircraft rose about 2 each and IBM fell 2. Steel stocks led gains with some trims after a government reaction report, and aerospace defense shares advanced amid a cautious outlook.
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Olin Pact Near After Four Days Of Bargaining
After four days of intensive talks negotiators reached a tentative settlement in the 4200 worker strike at the Mathieson gun powder plant in East Alton Illinois. The agreement could allow rebuilding of essential gun stockpiles for Viet Nam and resume after the New Year weekend if approved. Bargaining moved to Washington at the request of the Federal Mediation Service.
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Springlike Weather Brings Record Highs Across Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois enjoys springlike warmth with a 69 degree high in Benton, tying the day’s record first set in 1875 in Murphysboro and Williamson County Airport. Windy conditions persist with gusts up to 45 mph near the Carbondale area and 30 mph at Williamson County Airport as New Year’s forecasts call for showers.
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Korea draft deferment basis eyed for revival
The Selective Service says it is studying a revival of the Korean War deferment standards for college students to target less promising students. About 2.2 million students hold deferments, currently required only to be satisfactory full-time students at accredited colleges. The 1962 standards used class standing and test performance to judge draft eligibility.
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Viet Cong attack and Polish diplomat seeks asylum
Communist forces blasted a U S enlisted men's barracks and launched a New Year offensive toward a provincial capital. Polish diplomat Anatol Slavinski defected to Saigon authorities while other Polish officials demanded his return. Dalat guerrilla raid killed one American and wounded several, amid broader North Vietnam tensions. Senator Symington condemned the private North visit by three Americans.
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It's Called Paying The Piper Expert Confirms It Nothing Helps Hangovers
Rutgers University researchers Robert W. Jones and Leon Greenberg advise predrinking meals like steak or milk to coat the stomach and spacing drinks to prevent intoxication. Coffee won t sober you, ginger ale replaces another drink, and only time cures hangovers with water upon waking offering limited relief.
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Mandalay rescues after reef collision off Miami
The 96 foot Mandalay hit a coral reef 20 miles southeast of Miami during a 10 day Bahamas cruise. Coast Guard helicopters saved 24 passengers and 11 crew from rough seas, with 24 taken to Homestead Air Force Base and 11 to a Coast Guard base. Captain Asmund Gijevik led the crew amid rough surf. Windjammer Cruises, based at Watson Island, has faced prior trouble and lawsuits.
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Weather turns sharply colder with clouds tonight into Saturday
Colder draft moves in with considerable cloudiness tonight and Saturday. Lows fall to 35 to 40 degrees tonight, with highs in the 40s Saturday. Weather map details appear on page 13.
Prayers For Peace Pop Corks Cannons Ring In 1966
A world of celebrations and peace prayers marks New Year’s Eve 1966. West Germany plans $15 million in fireworks, Moslem observances fall during Ramadan, and Pope Paul VI proclaims a Vatican Jubilee. In Times Square a $10 000 digital clock counts down as Johnson aims to move Viet Nam talks forward. Free coffee greets weary drivers on several turnpikes and Burlington Free Press offers to cover funeral costs for anyone who drinks and drives New Year’s Eve.
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Harriman Heads to Meet Tito Shastri and De Gaulle
U S envoys led by Harriman and Goldberg push Viet Nam peace talks through Paris and NATO in a flurry of diplomacy. Harriman plans to meet Tito in Ljubljana before India visit, while Goldberg reports to De Gaulle and Johnson on negotiations. Canada Poland and Bundy join International Control Commission efforts.
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Philippine Leaders Discuss Philippines Sending Troops to Vietnam
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and President Ferdinand E. Marcos spoke about the Philippines possibly aiding the United States in South Vietnam by sending troops. A government spokesman noted Congress must approve any troop deployment.
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