Viet Nam talks scramble as envoys fly in for urgent meeting
Saigon ambassador to Washington Bui Diem and spokesman Dan Duc Khoi arrived in Paris for urgent talks with U S negotiators. The aim is to break the procedural logjam delaying the start of expanded war talks. Ky warned of hard fighting ahead but voiced desire for peace and unity at home. Paris police prepared to guard Orly Airport against Viet Namese demonstrations.
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UPI
South Vietnam
Washington
U. S
Hanoi
Saigon
Bui Diem
Cyrus R. Vance
Diem
Dan Duc Khoi
Nguyen Cao Ky
Khio
Pham Dang Lam
U.S. Hanoi
Boulogne Woods
Orly
Hong Kong Flu Outbreak Hits 25 States and DC
A Philadelphia trial was halted as a lawyer coughed during court. The Hong Kong flu outbreak has spread to at least 25 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. CDC officials warn peak may come in January with widespread disruptions continuing.
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Atlanta
UPI
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Michael Hillegrass
Frank J. Montermuro Jr
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Hong Kong
National Communicable Disease Center
CDC
Now You Know By United Press International
During the 4th century A D there were about 1000 bath houses in the city of Rome.
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United Press International
Rome
Hong Kong Flu Nearing Epidemic Size in Indiana
Vigo County health officials warn the Hong Kong flu will reach epidemic proportions soon. Dr. Bertram F. Duckwall says many unreported cases likely exist and predicts rising numbers in Vigo County within two weeks. Counties nearby report 12 to 27 cases this week as hospitals brace for older patients and vaccine distribution remains limited.
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Vigo County
Clark County
Marion County
Ducknall
Philadelphia
Cording
Duckwall
Health Department
Violence Spreads as Ivy League Strife Hits S F State
Protests spread to Brown University and Washington University while violence again hits San Francisco State College. Police used pistols and crowd-control spray to break a 150-strong mob in the administration building injuring at least 32, with 26 arrests.
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Brown University
Ivy League
Washington University
St. Louis
San Francisco State College
San Francisco College
Rome Strikes End as City Returns to Life
Rome resumed normal activity after a large scale general strike paralysed the city. Workers demanded social reforms while thousands of students pressed for university modernization and more scholarships. A 50 000 strong march moved through central Rome, with some clashes between students and police.
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Rome
UPS
Eternal City
Weather Map and Forecast for Terre Haute Vicinity
The report shows river stage at 5.3 feet and falling. Local conditions list yesterday's high 38 and low 22 with no precipitation. Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness tonight and Saturday, cold with a chance of light snow flurries. low 18 to 22, high 23 to 33. Illinois and Indiana forecast similar trends with 20 to 30 percent precipitation chances.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Viet Cong Shell Bases and Hamlets In Saigon Area Rampage
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces fired 300 to 400 mortar and rocket rounds at 37 allied bases and South Vietnamese towns, killing 27 and wounding 104. A hamlet near An Loc suffered 11 killed, 22 wounded, and 25 houses burned as reinforcements took two hours to reach the scene. Two U.S. helicopters were shot down, raising U.S. losses to 950 helicopter shootdowns this year.
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North Vietnam
An Loc
U.S
South Vietnam
U. S
Pentagon to release 20000 Guardsmen and raise draft calls
The Pentagon plans to free about 20,000 Army National Guardsmen and reservists on active duty by year end 1969 and replace them with increased draft calls potentially 3000 monthly. January draft quota set at 26800. total mobilizations followed Vietnam and Korea tensions.
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Pentagon
Army
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Ft. Dix
N.qt
Vietnam
United States
Air Force
Navy
Korea
Five Face Trial On Shakedowns
Five high school pupils, ages 16 and 17, face separate hearings in Vigo Circuit Court Juvenile Division for forcing younger students to hand over cash under threats. A sixth youth from a local junior high received suspended commitment to Indiana Boys School and one year probation for a shakedown of a younger pupil. The cases lack set dates. public defender Warren Everett to represent three youths, while two will use private counsel. The younger victim, 13, paid $10 after being threatened in a school restroom.
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Vigo Circuit Court
Indiana Boys School
Robert A. Hagmann
Warren R. Everett
Hagmann
Frank J. Hoffman
Terre Haute
Bearded Marathoner Sits on British Throne at Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II Prince Charles and Princess Margaret hosted a lunch for 350 British Olympic athletes when Jim Alder a 28 year old marathoner sat on the throne to reach a nearby buffet. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the incident was informal but unclear if approval was given.
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London
UPI
Elizabeth II
Prince Charles
Margaret
Buckingham Palace
Jim Alder
England
Sam Carpenter To Get State Highway Post
Terre Haute mayor says Sam Carpenter, longtime superintendent of the Terre Haute Street Department, resigns to become superintendent of the Terre Haute sub post of the Indiana State Highway Commission. He will assume duties when Governor-elect Edgar Whitcomb takes office January 13, 1969. Carpenter, a former businessman, lives at 130 South 14th Street and was appointed to the street post January 1, 1968.
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Leland Larrison
Sam Carpenter
Terre Haute
Indiana State Highway Commission
Carpenter
Edgar Whitcomb
Larrison
Charles Leeth
S. 14Th St
Car
Tribune-Star Basket Fund Christmas drive details
Cash donations to the Tribune-Star Basket Fund aid needy families in Vigo County with baskets. Donations are to be made at 721 Wabash Ave and will be published. A total of 683.00 is on record. Those requesting baskets must apply in person to Miss Sharon Time at 20 Chestnut St. from December 2 to December 16 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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Tribune-Star
Wabash Ave
Tribune-Star Fund
Vigo County
Sharon
Christmas Clearing House
Chestnut St
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