Massive Fuel Thefts in Thailand Reach US Military Supply
GAO report to Sen curbs reveals bribery forgery and collusion enabling thefts of jet fuel gasoline diesel and lubricants designated for U.S. forces in Thailand during 1967. At least 5.5 million gallons stolen, with 52 percent of gasoline and 40 percent of diesel misdirected. Proxmire calls for further inquiry and tighter Pentagon controls.
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Gaylord Shaw
Associated Press
Washington
U.S
Thailand
Senans
William Proxmire
Accounting Office
GAO
Proxmire
Justice Department
Defense Department
Air Force
Pentagon
Navy Fuel Supply Office
Asiatic Petroleum Corp
Shell Oil Co
Esso International Inc
Caltex Oil Ltd
New York
John McGee
Navy
Bangkok
McGee
Lone Air Base
Casanova Wins Hearts Of Post Office Clerks
Casanova, an Army sergeant from River Edge, returned from Vietnam after 13 months of daily letters to his fiancee Marianne Astegher. Hackensack Post Office clerks decorated each envelope with "I miss you" and "I love you" messages and counted down DTG days, hoping for good news. The couple, 21, planned a wedding for Jan. 11 as clerks joined in the celebration and later secured their marriage license.
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Saddle Brook
N.J
Casanova
Marianne Astegher
Hackensack
Vietnam
Army
Gordon Casanova
River Edge
Marianne
DTG
Oded
New Year Celebrations Vary Across Cities and Europe
The Associated Press reports New Year festivities in 1969 span family gatherings to nightclub frolics with diverse menus from boiled carp to vintage champagne. Hotels and venues in Miami Beach and cities worldwide run full, though New York City forecasts rain for Times Square. Prices for high end events in Miami reach $15 to $35 per person, with grand Waldorf Astoria parties and a free outdoor Central Park option with giant puppets.
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Associated Press
America
Europe
Miami
New York City
Times Square
Miami Beach
Grand Paredy
Waldorf-Astoria
Guy
Lombardo
City of
New York
Central Park
Wage Earners To Feel Rite Of Tax Boost
Wage earners face higher Social Security taxes as 1969 begins and medicare patients pay more for hospital bills. Open Housing Law applies to many apartment and home owners. The first $44 of hospital bills replaces $40 for medicare patients, with small rises for long term hospital stays. Cohen to announce potential medicare doctor-fee plan premium change.
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Washington
Medicare
Welfare
Wilbur J. Cohen
Violence Flares Across Middle East Amid Beirut Attack
Renewed Arab Israeli clashes erupt as U N Security Council readies condemnation of Israels commando strike on Beirut airport. Israeli forces report casualties and incidents near Aqaba Eilat and Abra ham s Tomb amid accusations of saboteurs and Arab casualties. Ben Gurion advocates death penalty for guerrillas as Lebanon faces political turmoil and a call for government resignation.
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Middle East
New York
U.N. Security Council
Beirutis International
Ase PS
Jordaniaannoounacea Wree
Gharanda
Aqaba
Israel
Jordan
Eilat
Tel Aviv
Vatican
Athens
Pope Paul
Lebanon
Charles Helou
Ican
Paul
Mahaneh Yehuda
Jerusalem
Pius XII
David Ben-Gurion
Beirut
Recommended Reading Inside A Tongue In Cheek New Year Message
A brief year in review highlights local news events from the past year with a playful tone. The item notes a page spread titled Recommended Reading and references a New Year message. It also mentions reports on black extremists creating more work for the FBI.
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FBI
South Vietnam to Take Over War Effort Next Year
President Thieu announced in a New Year speech that South Vietnam would assume part of the war effort from the United States and allied forces in 1969 due to growing armed forces. He stressed it as a duty to partner nations while not setting a withdrawal date. The Daily Mail will be closed New Year’s Day with newsroom hours after 2 pm.
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Saigon
Thien
U.S
South Vietnam
Daily Mail
Herald-Mail
Newsroom
Looking Forward To 1969 A World In Turmoil
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan surveys a grim global outlook for 1969. The Vietnam conflict drags on amid talks in Paris with wide human cost. China’s nuclear stride and Soviet relations shape Asia and Europe. Nigeria’s civil war, Middle East tensions, and Latin America upheavals loom large. The United States faces civil rights, protests, and Vietnam burdens, while space achievements hint at scarce brighter spots. Overall, prospects seem unlikely to brighten significantly.
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William L. Ryan
Asia
Paris
U.S
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