Never Wanted To Be President Johnson says Lady Bird steered run
New York AP reports Lyndon B. Johnson says he could have run in 1968 but lacked ability to unite the nation and fulfill the office. He cites Lady Bird Johnson as a trusted counselor who urged him to seek another term. He recounts conversations with Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy and reflects on his reluctance to be president and his unfinished aims for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lyndon B. Johnson
Cbs-Tv
Walter Cronkite
Johson
Lady Bird
Chain
Robert ¥. Kennedy
Johnson
The
United
Bobby Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Bird
Vietnam
Sen
Eugene J. McCarthy
New Hampshire
Robert Kennedy
Johnson Ranch
Texas
CBS
Perot proposal to aid POWs faces Hanoi rejection
LAOS VIENTIANE AP wires report Ross Perot offered to fly Christmas gifts and medical aid to American POWs in North Vietnam and to inspect camps, but Hanoi refused to allow flights or access. He outlined plans to also ship supplies via Moscow and to help families of prisoners, while Hanoi questioned US motives. Perot pressed the humanitarian aim amid a wall of suspicion and said he would persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Simons
Vientiane
Laos
AP _ Worth
Vietnam
Ross Perot
Texas
Hanoi
Moscow
South Vietnam
Han Noi
Perot
Vit Tien
North Vietnam
Ferot
Hhis Proil Eet
United States
Bangkok
Los Angeles
Red Cross
Clers Eymen
Hersmen
United We Stand
Terot
Nixon
Vix ‘Tien Ag
Nigeria
Pegatir
Atlantic
Paris
U.S
Hani
H. Ross Perot
Dallas
Texa
Netherlands
Margriet
Pieter van Vollenhoven
Juliana
Inside Reading Highlights and City Page Notes
A clipped newspaper summary notes inside reading recommendations and City Page items. It mentions possible visits by Amen on an Asian tour, heavy monitoring during a period of violations, and local figures digging out after heavy rain or snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amen
Vist Mam
Budget Worry for Nixon as Tax Reform Looms
President Nixon works on the 1971 budget to offset a 2.5 billion revenue loss from Congress tax reform. He delays a California trip to finalize budget decisions and prepares to deliver the State of the Union on January 22. Defense spending as a share of the budget will be reduced for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Walker
Washington
Nixon
California
Rcwsmen
iPresident
Ronald L. Ziegler
Union
Ziegler
Congress
Heavy Snow Strands Washington County Hourly Effects
Washington County endures heavy overnight snow with travel disrupted and many workers staying home. Deliveries continue. some services behind schedule as utilities report overloaded lines and cold weather strains. Road officials note worse conditions in western areas amid a four day Christmas break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franca Moody
Phil Frersole
Washington County
Tawnanse
Chaawhiind Meno
Muteege Soenuullrenn
Fairchild Hitler
Nancy Sprerthetb
Pangborn Corporation
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Hany Ridenour
Washington County Roads Department
Hie
Traffic Death Toll Surpasses 200 During Holiday Weekend
The Associated Press reports the Christmas weekend traffic deaths topped 234 as snow freezing drizzle and rain affected routes across the East Midwest and Far West. The tally runs from 6 pm Wednesday to midnight Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Midwest
Trale
County crews keep main roads open amid snow drift
Ridenour said southern Franklin County remained in good shape while 5 men worked with seven graders 24 trucks and a radiation crew taking complaints. Snow drifts hampered operations but main roads stayed open for one way traffic. County crews were on duty through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Ridenour
Back To The War For Fighting Men In Vietnam
Christmas in war zones described as U S and South Vietnamese troops resumed combat after a 24 hour cease fire. Pope Paul VI urged longer truces while Israeli air strikes and Biafra conflict continued. Royal Netherlands birth announced as Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven welcomed a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Associated Press
U.S
U.S. Army
Bob Hope
Terence Caylinsl Conke
New York
Mess
Long Rinh
Saigon
Pad VI
Haliday
St. Peter’s Basilica
Nigeria
Middle East
Television Aids US Story Abroad Says Shakespeare
US Information Agency director Frank J. Shakespeare says television expands the American story overseas. He cites live telecasts and the White House Shah arrival as strong examples, noting efforts to balance liberal and conservative views and to curb disturbing language in international broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endre Marton
Associated Press
Weller W.shington
U.S. Information Agency
Frank J. Shakespeare
Shakespeare
Considera
USIA
White House
Iran
Tehran
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCarthy
Kennedy
McGovern
Tue
Seu
George
Carl Kline
Public Square
Carl
Peggy Coston
Midge
Suez Canal
Bethleham
Bly
Latin America
Blakespeare
Okinawa
Ue Us
Moon Tandinn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!