Big E F3B Phantom Aboard USS Enterprise in South China Sea
On the USS Enterprise a fearsome first combat day unfolds as two Navy F3B Phantoms fail landings in heavy seas. Rescue helicopters lift both pilots as others report their first Vietnam War sorties. Lt. Robert G Miller and Lt. George F. Martin are named among the fliers.
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South China Sea
America
Naii
Tme
Tom
Enterprise
The
J G
Robert G Miller
Wells
Maine
George F. Martin
Detroit
Mich
Miller
Martin
John Curtin
Portland
Santa's toyshop aids Elyria with donated toys
Christmas effort in Elyria shows Lowry Wolff and Thomas Wallace of the Elyna Chapter of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees sorting and renovating used toys. The annual project uses the old Markley School as a workshop with maintenance staff giving Sundays and spare time to prepare gifts for Salvation Army.
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Lowry Wolff
Thomas Wallace
Elyna Chapter
The
Ohio Association of Public School Employees
Salvation Arm
Elyria
Markley
Gemini 7 duo fit and ready for 14 day flight
Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell were declared fit and ready for a 14 day mission as countdown neared T minus 48 hours. They held final status meetings, studied the 329 hour flight plan, and awaited weather and medical clearances.
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AL Rossiter JR
Cape Kennedy
UPL
Gemin 7
Frank Borman
James Lovell
Bermas and
Lovell
Charles E. Berg
Enterprise loses two planes in Vietnam action
A Navy carrier and air wing engage targets near Hanoi and in South Vietnam. Two Enterprise aircraft are shot down. both pilots are killed in North Vietnam raids, while the crew of one downed Phantom are rescued after the crash. In Saigon area, Viet Cong attack Binh Chanh with a 90 minute mortar duel.
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Michael T. Malloy
Halicantere Saigon
UPS
South
Viet Nam
Enterprise
Aegeur
U. S
Hanoi
Binh Chanh
Saigon
Rabile
North Viet Nam
Where to turn in Florence as trustees seek survey
Foremen in FLORENCE Township await action on a survey in the Birmingham area to gauge interest in a municipal water line. The item notes two Ohio State players on the United Press International America first team.
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Florence Township
Birmingham
Ohio State
United Press International
AikAmerica
Grocery loses cash and goods in store burglary
Phil and Harvey's Eagle Market at 422 Lake Ave was robbed last night. Police say $2922.79 taken from a register and hidden space, plus 15 cartons of cigarettes, wine, beer, and six packs. Employee found the rear door forced this morning at 8 03.
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Phil and Harvey
Eagle Market
Lake Ave
De Gaulle faces possible runoff as Cuba exile flight opens
Paris reports rising doubt after polls show De Gaulle may fail to win a first ballot majority. A runoff could occur December 19, though insiders doubt De Gaulle would accept it. In Miami the Cuban refugee center notes 90 additional exiles may be released as the airlift continues.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
France
Colombey
Miami
New York
Los Angeles
Fidel Castro
Weather outlook with showers and warm trend
Cloudy skies and increasing showers in the day with a higher than normal high around 44 to 50. Tonight is mild with a chance of light rain and a low near 40. Friday turns milder with scattered showers and mostly cloudy skies.
Rhodesia Crisis Deepens As Britain Sparks Power Threat
Salisbury reports plan to blow Kariba Dam power station if hostile intrusion occurs. Wilson warns of economic war and potential military action to protect Zambia’s copper industry. Parliament torn as Conservatives challenge the Prime Minister over armed force against Rhodesia. A RAF squadron moves toward Zambia to safeguard power supplies.
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Salisbury, Rhodesia
UPI
Kariba
London
Harold Wilson
Rhodesia
Wilson
Britain
Zambia
Royal Air Force
RAF
Kennedy Kaunda Wilson
Holiday Inn blaze linked to base gate intrusion by youths
In California a fire at the Holiday Inn was controlled as officers reported two 13 year olds and a 14 year old, disguised in officer uniforms, entered the SAC base in Castle Air Force Base repeatedly over two weeks. They stole government equipment and damaged buildings. In Ohio a four year old drowned in a cistern while playing near home. another child was saved. House fire in Merced caused minor damage. a youth confessed after arrest.
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Castle Air Force Base
Calif
UPI
Strategc Aur Command
SAC
Air Force
Tyler
Col
Sheriffs Office
Gordon Tyler
Totches Jefferson,ohio
Sheffield
Joyce Simmons
Ashtabula County
Trler
Hol
Merced
Iday
Elyria
David
Joyce
Laos declares emergency in two southern provinces near Vietnam
The Laotian government declares a state of emergency in Tharek and Sa van nakhet provinces amid fighting with Communist forces. It cites the Ho Chi Minh Trail through the area and vows war footing powers. North Vietnamese prisoners are shown and claims of Geneva violations are voiced.
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Vientiane
Laos
UPI
Viet Nam
Tharek
Savannakhet
Thoung Uy
Geo. Kuprasit Abhay
Bank Robbery at Willard United Bank on Myrtle Avenue
The Willard United Bank on Myrtle Avenue was robbed around 10:20 am by a thin dark complexioned white man who handed a note to a teller demanding cash. He claimed to carry nitroglycerin though no weapon was shown and fled with an undetermined sum in various bills.
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Willard
Wilard United
Myrtle Ave
Huron County Sheriff's Office
Deputes
Fire rescue saves 20 at East Cleveland apartment blaze
Police officers and firefighters pulled 20 people from a burning East Cleveland apartment building early today. Among the rescued was former major league pitcher Dutch Henry, authorities said.
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Cleveland
UPI
Poltce
Dutch Henry
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