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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
1
The United States and South Viet Nam plan a Christmas lull in Viet Nam war while Communists may join. A 12 hour cease-fire on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning is suggested by the Communists, with a 24 hour halt on allied actions if the Communists do not attack.
Washington ap secretary of state Dean Rusk met Italian foreign minister Amintore Fanfani who helped mediate in the ongoing effort to arrange peace talks between North Vietnam and the United States. Rusk also spoke with Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield and defense chief Robert McNamara about Vietnamese peace prospects amid a world tour. Mansfield reported little shift in Soviet or Communist positions as discussions continued. State Department officials declined to comment on speculative reports, while private chatter suggested a cease fire might be a factor if feasible. A formal acceptance of the Communist proposal appeared unlikely since it was aired via radio. The Christmas truce proposal called for a halt in attacks from 7 p.m. Christmas Eve to 7 a.m. Christmas.
U S Navy jets pounded a key railroad bridge 18 miles west of Haiphong in a major strike on North Viet Nam as Air Force planes pressed the war within 800 yards of Cambodia. Night day missions involved 174 bombers and fighters with 10 bridges and routes targeted. in Saigon Viet Cong attacks on the doorsteps caused a village chief’s death.
The Associated Press reports Indiana may see rain instead of snow on Christmas Day with unseasonably mild weather. The Weather Bureau predicts rain toward week’s end and possible rain or snow early next week, with temperatures about 6 degrees above normal through Monday. Northern Indiana normals are 20-34 degrees, south 28-44.
A 19 year old Indiana University student, home for holidays, was killed when his car, eastbound on Florida Ave, crossed U S 41 and was struck by a semi trailer truck driven by Melvin M Noles. Brewer died of a skull fracture and broken neck at Union Hospital shortly after arrival. The crash was observed by Robert Emmert at 600 Florida Ave.
A youth pulled into a truck’s path and could not avoid the crash. he was not hurt. Earlier at the same intersection another two-car collision injured five people. injuries were not serious. Brewer, a 1964 Wiley High School graduate, played football and ran track. The youth, a sophomore home from Indiana University, was visiting.
AP reports the Johnson administration weighing a Communist proposal for a 12 hour Christmas Eve ceasefire in Vietnam as Viet Cong forces strike scattered outposts and inflict casualties.
The bulletin reports temperatures and forecasts for Terre Haute and Indiana with fair and warmer conditions through Thursday. It also lists headlines on U.S. politics, Viet Nam, U.N. General Assembly, East Berlin, NATO nuclear defense, a Titan 3 rocket failure, reapportionment, outdoor recreation dollars, and other page-one items.
In 1961 the latest full statistics show 8.5 marriages per 1000 people and 2.3 divorces per 1000 in the United States according to the Bureau of the Census.
Presidents Johnson and Ludwig Erhard must persuade allies to give West Germany a fair role in Western Europe’s nuclear defense. Britain Italy and the Netherlands show reluctance, while NATO reform looms as De Gaulle seeks a looser system or withdrawal. Continued on Page 3.
The U N General Assembly wraps its twentieth session amid a heated U S Soviet clash over Viet Nam. Soviet Ambassador Fedorenko accuses Washington of escalating the war and using toxic agents, while U S chief delegate Goldberg dismisses the charges as unfounded. The session ends after approving a resolution urging non intervention and non subversion, with Britain abstaining. President Fanfani calls for prayers for peace, recalling his intermediary role in a Viet Nam peace bid.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey announced a four nation Far Eastern swing at the request of President Johnson. The trip includes Japan South Korea the Philippines and Nationalist China with Mrs Humphrey accompanying. He said there were no plans to visit Vietnam and criticized peace feelers as rejected by the Communists.
Cash donations support Christmas baskets for families in Z City and Vigo County. Bring contributions to TRIBUNE STAR, 721 Wabash Ave. all gifts will be published. Previously raised 1,548.00 with names listed for the fund.
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