Homecoming Marine recalls Viet Nam duty and injury
Dennis Moran a Marine machine gunner from Elyria recalls his Nov 18 1967 mission in central Viet Nam where a .50 cal round wounded his right hand after his helicopter was hit. He expects hospital care through January with possible return to service or civilian life depending on hand healing.
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Moran
M VC
Lance
Dennis Moran
Moras
Great Lakes
South Viet Nam
Dennis
United States
Johnson back to work on budget and Viet Nam policy
President Johnson returned to full post holiday duties at his Texas ranch focusing on next year’s budget and legislative program. He avoided commenting on Viet Nam truce events while expressing renewed wish for peace. A brief scare occurred when a firecracker startled his Secret Service detail near the Johnson home.
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Austin. Tex
UPI
Johnson
Texas
Jong
Viet Nam
White House
Houston
Secret Service
Clarence Knetsch
Uniontown
Nicky
Ammons
San Antonio
Vice President Humphrey Embarks on Far East Diplomatic Tour
Vice President Humphrey begins his first extended trip abroad under President Johnson with stops in four major Far East nations including the Philippines Formosa Korea and Japan. He will not visit South Vietnam and returns to Washington for Congress start. He emphasizes seeking peace and U.S. objectives in Vietnam amid Communist propaganda.
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UPI
Huber
H. Humophrey
Johnson
Far East
Humphrey
Air Force Base
Manila
Ferdinand Marcos
Philippines
Formosa
Korea
Japan
White House
South Viet Nam
Hummphrey
Spanceman
Smith
McChire
Hoa
U.S
Mother and four children die in Meadowbrook fire
In Meadowbrook near Uniontown a small frame bungalow burned in the early hours. Martha Garrison 22 and her children Herky 7 Thomas 4 Karen 2 and Stephen 1 died in their beds. Homer Garrison 26 escaped but was severely burned trying to rescue them and was hospitalized.
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Uniontown
CPD
Meadowbrook
Martha Garrison
Herky
Thomas
Karen
Stephen
Homer
Wacnital
Marines Clash With Viet Cong Near Da Nang in Fresh Hit
U S Marine patrols two units near Da Nang clash with Viet Cong near Quang Ha village. Marines kill many and suffer casualties as Leathernecks resume full scale operations after Christmas ceasefire. Mekong Delta blast at Sadec kills and wounds many. another blast misses rescue crew. Pleiku court orders four Montagnard leaders executed for uprising. rest receive long terms. Montagnards, aided by U S Special Forces, face an autonomous state goal amid fears of larger involvement.
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Saigon
South
Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Mekong
U. S. Army
1St ‘Infantry Division
Bing
Duong Province
Sth
Sadec
North
Hanoi
Central Highlands
Pleiku
U.S
Highlands
Two U.S. sergeants freed from Viet Cong captivity
U.S. Army sergeants George E. Smith of West Virginia and Claude McClure of Tennessee, held by the Viet Cong for two years, were released near the Cambodian border on November 28. Army officials said charges of aiding the enemy could be pursued, with potential court martial proceedings under Article 104.
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Okinawa
UPI
Saigon
Vie Nam
Isaac Camacho
jPaso
Tex
U.S
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Smith
McClure
George E
Chester
W.va
Claude McClure
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wash
United States
Viet Nam
America
McChire
Naha
Korat
Thailand
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
U.S. Army
Ryukyu Islands
Smith and McClure
Anti China Plot at UN Charged
Tokyo reports CPI says Communist China accuses United States and Soviet Union of colluding to turn United Nations General Assembly into an anti China conference. Peoples Daily editorial broadcasts claim US and USSR seek political deals and pressure in Viet Nam and other issues. the 20th session is portrayed as opposing oppressed nations.
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CPI
China Today
United States
Soviet Union
United Nations General Assembly
Peking Peoples Daily
U.N
New China News Agency
Assembly
Peoples Daily
United Nations
Viet Nam
Auto Slaughter Cracks Record During Christmas Holiday
The nation logged a Christmas holiday traffic death toll over 710, surpassing the 706 mark set in 1956. Texas led with 52 fatalities, followed by California with 51 and Ohio with 49. A Greyhound bus crash near Rogue River and a Sublette collision added to the toll alongside a deadly Newark apartment fire.
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United Press International
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California
Ohio
Alaska
Hawaii
Mostana
South Dakota
Greyhound
Rogue River
Ore
Sublette
Kan
Buffalo
Minn
Newark
Baby Dies After Car Skids On Icy Road
A 17 month old, Michael Kreutzke, died in a rollover crash on Durkee Road near Capel Road as a car skidded on ice. Police say the child was thrown from the vehicle while the mother could not hold onto him. He died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. investigation ongoing. Burial at Brookdale Cemetery.
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Eaton
Elyria
Lorain County
Kreutzke
Durkee Rd
Capel Ro
Friends
Grafton
Linda
Ernest Krentzke
Port Charlotte
Fla
Floyd Corbin
Watertown
X.Y
Sudro - Curtis ‘Funeral
William Henline
Brookdale Cemetery
Baumhart Named Lorain Service Director As Zurich Resigns
A. David Baumhart is appointed Lorain service director effective Jan 1, replacing George Zueich who resigned due to increasing demands of his insurance business. Baumhart, 37, a Vermilion native and Lorain resident, will broaden duties to pursue federal aid and harbor improvement projects. He will resign his current post with Lorain Inc. and bring his legislative experience to the city.
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Woodrow W.mathna
Congress
A. David Baumhart
George Zueich
Zurich
Mathna
Baumbart
Baumbhart
Lorain Harbor
Vermilion
Lorain, Inc
Vermilion High School
Rhodesia to begin gasoline rationing
Rhodesia plans gasoline rationing to curb fuel use after the oil embargo. Rebel Premier Ian Smith said rationing would come this week and ensure sufficient fuel within limits. Outlying areas rely on cars as public transport serves Africans.
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Salisbury
UPI
Zambia
Stith
Britain
Lloyds of London Insurances
England
Bank of England
J. H. Desmond
Lloyds
Mother dies after attempting fire rescue at home
Mrs. Carel Grogran, 33, wife of Cleveland industrialist Donald Grogan and mother of four, died when she reentered her burning house to save her children who were already safe. Firemen say she suffocated. Grogan suffered facial and hand burns. the children escaped uninjured.
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Cleveland
UPI
Carel Grogran
Cleveland Heights
Grogan
Donald Grogan
T. W. Grogan Co
Ohio Toll 49 Worst Christmas Weekend Deaths
Ohio Highway Safety Director Warren C. Nelson cites carelessness and clear weather for a record Christmas weekend toll of 49 highway deaths plus two fire and three miscellaneous fatalities. Only two of the 49 wore seat belts. ten pedestrians were among the dead.
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Columbus
UPI
Warren C. Nelson
Ohio
United Press International
Nelson
Where to turn CLYBACKS in agricultural production
Agricultural analysis predicts the end of CLYBACKS in production within 15 years and calls for industry gearing up to meet future needs. The piece notes 1965 strong but 1966 expected to be better for farmers with corn production up 8 percent. It also references Viet Cong efforts, Browns vs Packers, and a TV page of various sections.
Weather outlook for Northeast Ohio turns milder with light snow
The forecast shows less chill with a risk of light snow tonight in Northeast Ohio. Daytime highs range from 24 to 38 degrees and tonight's lows from 12 to 18. Tuesday remains partly cloudy with scattered snow flurries and much colder conditions. Sunday temperatures are expected around 23 to 29 degrees. Year ago Sunday temperatures were 324 to 13.
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Ohio
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