Snow and Sleet Strain Midwest and Southeast Roads
Widespread snow and sleet cripple highways from the Midwest to the Southeast. Flights canceled in the South. Atlanta reports 50 vehicle wrecks and seven flights landed in a 16 hour span. Power outages and deep freezes press Georgia Tennessee Indiana and New York as cold snaps deepen.
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Johnson heads home from Texas ranch to push tax plan
President Johnson returns to Washington after an extended stay at his Hill Country ranch as Congress opens its session. He aims to push a 10 percent surtax to fund a lean 1969 budget while stressing fiscal restraint and Great Society programs. He plans to meet with Treasury Secretary Fowler and former British Prime Minister MacMillan, who will speak at universities and visit Spencer, Indiana.
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United States
Spending cut battle could grow bigger
Washington AP reports a tense clash over spending cuts between Congress and the administration. The White House plans a large budget, possibly around 190 billion dollars under a new all-inclusive system, with a 10 percent tax surcharge as a first order of business. Estimated administration outlays rise to about 145 to 150 billion for the next fiscal year starting July 1, excluding trust fund spending.
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More Negroes on draft boards as numbers rise
The Selective Service System reports Negroes on local draft boards increased from 278 to 594 between end of 1966 and November 30, boosted by appeals to southern governors and efforts by Lt. Gen. Hershey. The Presidential Commission on the Draft criticized unequal participation but did not accuse boards of outright discrimination. In May President Johnson urged for adequate Negro representation. Jordan Israel troops clash in Beisan Valley in two hour machine gun duels. Israeli jets hit Jordanian artillery positions south of the Sea of Galilee.
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Sea of Galilee
Congress Readies For War, Riots, And Dollars In New Session
Congress returns Monday in a querulous mood to tackle Vietnam war issues urban unrest and dollar stability. Senate leaders Mansfield and Dirksen foresee these topics dominating the session possibly until August. Dirksen notes a civil rights bill could trigger extended debates, while Johnson will outline recommendations at a joint session televised Wednesday.
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Lunar Module Launch Date Set for Jan 22
The Space Agency announced Jan 22 as the target date for launching its first Lunar Module, precursor to a moon landing craft. Earlier plans aimed for Jan 17 atop a Saturn 1 rocket, but fueling issues forced a one week delay.
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Weather outlook updates for the week ahead
The high today near 30 degrees and a low around 20 tonight. Clearing skies expected late tonight or early Monday with little temperature change. Weather details and map on page 8.
Congo reshuffle ousts premier as Massamba-Debat consolidates power
In Brazzaville President Massamba-Debat forces out premier Ambroise Noumazalay after a power struggle and names former ambassador Nicholas Mondjo foreign minister. The move follows a year of rumors and signals a pivot away from Chinese and Cuban influence amid regional tensions.
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Marine commander opposes halt to bombing in North Vietnam
Lt. Gen. Robert Cushman rejects calls by Gen. David Shoup and others to suspend bombing. He argues the main force war is backed by Red China and the Soviet Union and warns a halt could cost Marines lives along the demilitarized zone. He emphasizes a well equipped North Vietnamese army and the danger to civilians.
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Fifteen Marines Die in Ambush Near DMZ
North Vietnamese forces ambushed a U S Marine convoy a few miles south of the DMZ leaving 15 Americans dead and 48 wounded. Fighting lasted about five hours as Marines returned fire and reinforcements arrived.
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Civic and school officials back property tax re assessment idea
Jackson County civic and school officials endorse a professional reassessment of real property. The note appears in pages 3 of the Southern Illinoisan. The story frames the proposal as a regional issue affecting local taxpayers.
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Illinois General says National Guard morale hurt by reorganization
Maj. Gen. Francis P. Kane says Defense Department driven plan to cut guard from three brigades to two and shift roles will create surplus officers and disrupt drills downstate. Orders to implement begin Feb 1 with final deadline May 31. Joliet Kankakee Aurora Elgin Woodstock and Waukegan drills affected.
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Democrats Clash With McCarthy In Fresno Campaign
The Fresno Democratic Campaign Conference drew leaders from across the party as Humphrey defended Vietnam and urged unity while McCarthy campaigned among antiwar Democrats. Romney launched New Hampshire visits touting wiretap curbs and Farley attacked Fulbright and Kennedy in Salt Lake City.
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