Johnson Says War Could End In Days In Vietnam
President Johnson asserts the war might be stopped in days as South Vietnam's leader negotiates with the National Liberation Front and Geneva accords are discussed. He urges business leaders to hire the unemployed or government jobs will be offered, while commenting on Kennedy McCarthy dynamics and looming re election. He notes U S Europe policy gains, NATO reforms, and tense Middle East ties, stressing a need for peaceful North South reunification.
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Lewis Gulick
Associated Press
Washington Tap
Johnson
South Vietnam
Thieu
Tranhi
North Vietnam
National Liberation Front
NLEF
Dotmson
U.S
Hanoi
Laos
Securd
White House
Europe
Charles de Gaulle
Middle East
United States
Israel
Melbourne
Reader questions mix with trivia in Gastonia Gazette
The page presents reader inquiries to Focus including city limits of Dixie Village plans for an ABC store and trivia on Wizard of Oz, Venus transit dates, Otis Redding crash, Christmas tree preservation, Ashley High School age, the Clement Moore poem author, and Cramerton geography and early auto transmissions.
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ABC
Dixie Vile Lage
Dixie Village
W.8.c
Cosa Nostra Influence Probed in New York City
NEW YORK AP Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan investigates suspected Cosa Nostra influence in city departments. Federal grand jury indicted former Water Commissioner James L. Marcus and reputed boss Antonio Coralla on racketeering charges related to a $40,000 kickback on a $200,000 contract. Mayor Lindsay says Marcus betrayed public trust. Marcus and associates face up to five years per count and $10,000 fines.
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New York
Manhattan
Alty
Frank 8. Hogan
Cosa Nostra
James L. Marcus
Marcus
Antonio
Tony Ducks" Coralla
Uiher
Student Survives Ten Story Fall At Hinton James Hall
A University of North Carolina student, Philip David Brauer, 2 junior from Andrews, fell ten stories from Hinton James residence hall and survived. He was hospitalized with a fractured back, broken wrist, and concussion after landing in wet ground. Officials could not determine how or why he fell. he recalled nothing. A residue of marijuana was found near an open window on the 26th floor stairwell.
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Caapel Hill
University of North Caroline
Hinton James
Phillip David Brauer
Andrews
Hally Dush
Brauer
North Caroli Memoril Hospital
Jeff
Dyaner
Arevor
Stinton James
Reel Seeks Senate Seat Return After Reapportionment
Former South Carolina senator William Reel of Edgefield plans to reclaim his seat when the legislature reconvenes. In a letter to Lt. Gov. West, Reel asks for a desk and argues he is entitled to the seat, contending residency rules under reapportionment are unclear. West will discuss with Attorney General McLeod and Gov. McNair. the seat was eliminated this year due to reapportionment that left Edgefield County with one senator in a district already covering nearby counties.
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Columbia
William Reel
Udgefield
South Carolina
Lan
Job West
The
Senate
Neel
West
Alty
Daniel McLeod
Robert McNair
Reed
Edgefield County
Edgefield
Eagefield
Abbeville
McCormick Counties
Set
L. L. Hester
T-Mccormick
Wife And Lover Shot In Head DA Guilty Of Slayings
Los Angeles AP Kirschke a suspended deputy district attorney convicted of murdering his wife Elaine Kirschke and her lover Orville Crankhan in their Long Beach apartment. Jury deliberated 22 hours 43 minutes before verdict. Sentencing set for Jan 8 with possible life term or death. prosecution undecided on death penalty. Kirschke vowed to appeal calling the decision a terrible error.
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Los Angeles
Jack Kirschke
Kirschke
Doug Kirschke
Albert Harris
Elaine Terry Kirschke
Orville Crankhan
Long Beach
Kirschkes
Harschke
Albert C.3. Ramsey
MIGs Down US Planes In Vietnam Dogfight Report
Saigon reports two MIG jets shot down by U S pilots on day six of raids near the Hani area. Ground forces with the 4 319 Jungle Fighters of the Us Army Brigade arrived at Qui Nhon, lifting U S troop strength to about 474 000. Bridges and rail yards around Hanoi were hit, with fears of long repairs as North Vietnamese hastened to improvise pontoon and bamboo crossings. American forces also reported heavy activity in Quang Nam and Quang Tri provinces and near the Cambodian border, with American units sustaining casualties.
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Associated Press
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Hani
Wh Infantry Brigade
South Vietnam
Qui Nhon
Hanoi
Paul Donmer
Red River
Red China
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Ilano
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Creighton Abrams Jr
Vietnam
Robert Cushman
Americal
Hick
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Ui Waiiar
Cahil
Americal Ligiston
Quung Tin Ad Quang Nam
U.S. 21Th Infantry Division
Reds
Amek
Death Toll To Take 625 Lives During Holiday Weekend
CHICAGO AP The National Safety Council estimates 625 to 725 people may die in Christmas holiday weekend traffic from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday with about one half of fatal crashes alcohol involved. Council GM Jolson cited researchers in several states noting alcohol involvement likely exceeds 50 percent.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Willan GG. Jolson
Council
Condition Of Washkansky Improved After Transplant
CAPE TOWN AP Louis Washkansky gains in last 24 hours as his transplanted heart shows no rejection. Dr Christian Barnard reports lungs responding to treatment and recovery chances remain good. Earlier a hospital bulletin noted no change and continued serious illness despite a slight gain after a white blood cell transfusion.
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Soul Afton
Louis Washkansky
Radio South Africa
Christian Barnard
Washkansky
Barnard
Australia vows steadfast Vietnam support after Holt death
Interim Prime Minister John McEwen said Holt’s death does not change Australia’s resolve to back allies in Vietnam. About 6,000 Australian troops are in Vietnam as world leaders gather in Melbourne for a memorial service for Holt.
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Australia
John McEwen
Harold E. Holt
Vietnam
Johnson
Harald Wilson
Melbourne
Holt
Wilson
Prince Charles
Queen Elizabeth I
Legal clash over Christmas in public spaces grows
AP reports a nationwide debate on Christmas in public life. Proponents defend the holiday’s Christian origins while opponents cite the First Amendment separation of church and state. Incidents include removal of religious decor from a city lawn, a school program altering carols, and a court order blocking a large cross in a municipal park.
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Varinos
Norman A. Myers
Overland
Ietter
Deluth
Minn
Garry DeYoung
DeYoung
Donald Olson
Florida
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Lehigh Wilson
Brevard County
Eugene
Ore
Defenders of the Constitution
Local Gazette Preview Hints At Busy Week
Gaston Memoria plans to hire four or five fulltime doctors to staff a 24 hour emergency center. Kay Humbert is elected chairman of the Salvation Army board of advisors for another year. The Value of Democracy Award contest is over with winners listed on Page 15. The Family Stocking Bids lag, and Christmas gift plans loom as shopping details appear on Page 1B.
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Gaston Memoria
Jigsnltal
Kk Kay Humbert
Salvation Army Board of Advisors
Ses
Gazette
Wtu-Ale
Activities In Our Area Wednesday and Thursday Schedule
Wednesday listing shows Pam Abrisinon Tour Triny Trinity Luthera Chih Jone Linning until 3 pm Thursday features Debwante Board Chamber of Conmens Rotary Club Masonic Temple United Appeal Executive Committee Chamber of Comaerce and Merchants Association with Chrisman Tour Holy Trinity Lushai Church until 9 pm each event runs various times and locations into the evening.
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Triny Trinity Luthera Chih
Jone Linning
Debwante Board
Chamber of Conmens
Rotary Club
Masonic Temple
United Appeal
Chamber of Comaerce
Merchants Association
Holy Trinity Lushai
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