Christmas Peace Hopes Highlight Global Yuletide News
The AP notes a fragile global pause in conflict during Christmas with Bethlehem pilgrims, a Viet Nam ceasefire hope, and leaders like Queen Elizabeth and Pope Paul VI urging negotiation. Iran accuses Iraq of border raids while Jerusalam and the East see eased barriers. US traffic deaths over the holiday weekend are projected between 580 and 560.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Westmoreland
U.S
T 1
Elizabeth 4
Britain
Paul VI
Saigon
Hanoi
Rome
Iran
Iraq
Mideast
Jerusalem
Berlin Wall
Record Christmas highway deaths hit 416 as weather worsens
The Christmas weekend toll rose to 416 as millions travel amid snow, freezing rain, and strong winds. The National Safety Council warned the rate could set a new three day record, with comparisons to 1956 and prior highs. Weather spread from the Pacific Northwest across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, expanding dangerous driving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Howard Pyle
National Safety Council
Ennnci
Ascopietad Press
Pacific Ocean
Washington
Oregon
Christmas Hero David Wards Spurs Kindness Across North America
A 13 year old Memphis boy, David Wards, spent nearly all his earnings on others for Christmas. He bought a Christmas tree for a blind 71 year old woman, gifts for 20 people, and donated cash while a thief stole his bicycle. Responders sent support, and the boy plans to fund his education through his generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McLeod
Memphis
David Wards
David
North America
Brady Neals
Revaluation: A Dirty Word in Gosette’s City News
A detailed Sunday feature on property revaluation, with City Editor Ray Jimison speaking to taxpayers upset by higher bills. Gary Marlin interviews Rep. Steve Dolley about opposition to falls in tax appeals while Paul Cregke seeks county officials’ reasons for revaluation.
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Gosette
Vaust
Edior
Ray Jimison
Proson
Gary Marlin
Steve Dolley
Paul Cregke
Howitzer Loses To Bikini Girl In Local Incident
In SIEN HOA South Vick Nam AP report the Jet Infantry Division reportedly lost a howitzer after a cease fire stop. A truck driver observed a woman sunbathing in a bikini near Savocation Hospital, prompting another driver to pause as well.
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Sien Hoa
South Vick Nam
Sath Avacualion
20 Percent Nuclear Cut Hinted by Hosmer
Washington AP report cites Rep. Mosmer stating the U S seeks a 20 percent to 40 percent cut in strategic nuclear megatonnage. He warns it could prompt a Soviet first strike and details proposed additions of bombers and missiles by 1971 to counter the gap, while questioning the adequacy of the FBT. He argues the plan may reduce U S deterrence and raises concerns about civilian impact.
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Washington
Craig Mosmer
B-Calié
Dohason
Soviet Union
Towner
House
Ganfournee
Moore
Tinsmer
Johnson
Helenso Mabert
McNamara
Air Force
St Stal Curtis B. TaeMay
Hosmer
McNamara Luk
Johnnon
Mena
Uaamer
Denjy Hs
Anton Vv
Soviet Deeis
Torres
Mor Namatt
Ford Motor
Woman 21 killed in Gastonia wreck. 3 hurt
Christmas Eve crash on Patrick Road leaves Linda Bigham Walker dead at Gaston Memorial Hospital and three others hospitalized. Driver William Robert Robertson, 19, faces a speeding charge. ten people were injured, including a nine month old held by Walker’s mother. Funeral arrangements set for 4:30 p.m. at Melean & Son Funeral Home with burial in Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Union Rd
Gastonia
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Linda Bigham Walker
Mes
Lex Nichols
Union Ri
Vickie
Mes. Walker
Patrick Rd
South Carolina
B. & Lylerly
Sted
William Robert Robertson
Bobbie Jean Robertsot
Robert Max Gibson
Goble St. Gastonia
Robertson
Gibson
Robert C. Walker
Walker
Brenda Bighamt
Catherine Smith
Lancaster
Dewey Trollinger
Bigham
Mmarriage
Julig Bigham
Melean & Son Funeral Home
DB. Molts
Bethany Traplist Church
Gaston Memorial Park
Mer Lean & Son
Jenkins Resiedling Co
Chimney Noise Delays Santa as Squirrel Interferes
Gastonia firefighters report a chaotic Christmas with a bewildered squirrel tangled in a chimney during Santa Eve preparations at the Moffett home. A separate Christmas Day crash at Chester Street and Second Avenue caused fuel and fire damage concerns, while another trespass incident at Calvary Street prompted a call but no injuries or capture.
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Gastonia
Sanla Che
Tir
Harry M. Moffett
First Presbyterian
Chester St
Second Ave
Jasaline
Calvary St
Gaytonia
Viet Cong Attack Signals Cease-Fire Strain Near Christmas
U S officials report several low level Viet Cong actions against Marines and other units before the Christmas ceasefire, with casualties but no clear extension of the truce. Attacks occurred in 1st Corps and other areas as U S and Vietnamese forces prepared for possible resumption of fighting.
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U.S
Uzeged
4Th Corps
T Cong
Chia Lai
Cha Lai
United States
Hiey
Chrishnas
Republic
Sone
Trang Lay
Han Nehin
Alack
Ta Dien How
Thao Linh
Ath Corps
Chen Taant
Dinh Tuong
Phe
Oulposh
Bac Liew Eines
Seigon
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Siameses Born in Los Angeles Separated Within Hours
Twin girls born Saturday at a Los Angeles area hospital were separated six hours later in a medical emergency. Doctors at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital performed a complex operation after birth complications including exposed intestines. One twin facing about a 50 percent chance of survival. the other less than even odds.
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Los Angeles
Troly Cross
Cedars of Lebanon
Daetors
Jess
Robin Mantonya
North Hollywood
Gerald
B Hospital
Cableway Cabin Drops Six To Deaths In France Tragedy
In Clermont Ferrand a cableway cabin cracked open and fell about 230 feet on a snowy massif. Six people were killed and one or more injured as the swinging car was struck by wind and a power cut. Rescue teams used foot and helicopter to reach survivors and recover bodies from the summit of Puy de Sancy near Mont Dore and Clermont-Ferrand.
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Clermont
Ferrand
France
Puy de Sancy
Massif Central
Eile Deen
Val
Valley of Hell
Mont Dore
Clermont-Ferrand
Wife Admits Killing Mate With Shotgun
Seneca reports Minnie Barton 27 admitted killing Sanford Barton 37 with a shotgun at their Indiana Hill home after he advanced on her. Their eight year old son Dennis Lee and seven year old Denise were present. The coroner noted the boy’s account aimed to protect his mother. An inquest was anticipated.
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Seneca
Oronee County
Raymond Williams
Minnie Barton
Williams
Bartons
Dennis Lee
Indiana Hill
Sanford Barton
Denise
Alta
Barton
Lee Barton
Earthquake Activity Continues Amid Hawaiian Eruption
Scientists monitor continuing quakes after a late Friday eruption of Kilauea's crater on Hawaii Island. Lava fountains were seen from a distance as seismic activity shifted westward along the Kohala fault, with observers hiking seven miles to view the crater. No populated areas were threatened.
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Thawali
Candiquea Valeana
Kilauea
Alot
Ali Craters
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea Valerno
Milo
Howard Pawers
U.S. Geological
Yatcato Observatory
Hawgil Island
Krohe
Kau
Leva
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