Inauguration Protests Planned by Antiwar Group
The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam says it will stage three days of counter Inaugural protests during Nixon's inauguration. Organizers seek permits to host up to 10,000 people but insist there is no plan for civil disobedience. Rennie Davis leads the mobilization effort in Washington similar to Chicago.
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Chicago
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Australian airliner crash leaves 26 dead
A chartered Australian airliner crashed in northwest Australia today. All 26 aboard are believed dead as the pilot of a small plane reported sighting the wreckage and no survivors. The burned debris was scattered over a wide area.
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Court dissolves 20,000 defunct Georgia corporations
Atlanta and state officials announce that about 20,000 defunct corporations on Georgia records will be dissolved when the corporate code takes effect next April. Assistant secretary of state James L. Eaton says the move will free the names for use by active firms.
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James L. Eaton
Secretary of State
FBI says foreign influence grows in black extremist groups
FBI director J Edgar Hoover reports in the 1968 annual activities release that foreign influence in black extremist groups continues to receive close attention The report notes progress by the Progressive Labor Party in infiltrating Students for a Democratic Society SDS amid rising concerns over extremist activity.
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FBI
Progressive Labor Party
Students For A Democratic Society
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J. Edgar Hoover
Georgia float wins Cotton Bowl parade grand prize
Atlanta officials announce Georgia's float in the Cotton Bowl parade at Dallas won the grand prize for beauty. The float resembles the 1968 Rose Bowl trophy winner, per the Department of Industry and Trade.
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Rainy Night With Chill Approaches Tonight
Occasional rain moves in tonight with colder air following. Tricky forecast calls for unsettled conditions across the region, with lingering showers and a drop in temperatures edging toward the weekend.
Kennedy Heads for Liberal Leadership Rally in Senate
Senators favor Edward M. Kennedy as the next liberal leader despite a bid for the Senate whip post. Kennedy backs by Vice President Humphrey and Senator Muskie, with a Friday closed meeting likely to decide if Long remains in leadership and Kennedy emerges as a new liberal force.
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Weather and relationships get tangled in wry musings
A quirky column laments people who demand reasons for unmade decisions. It notes that great minds discuss ideas while others discuss vents and persons. The piece jokes about discussions shifting to rain tomorrow and cites married men facing trouble when their romantic chatter outlives them.
Area Deaths Highlight Crosby Rehberg Singletary
Obituary notices list Crosby Thomas M Rehberg Russell Singletary and Miss Buffie L with brief tributes on page 8. Names appear in a local memorial roundup noting their passing.
American fuel thefts exposed in Thai military supply
GAO report to Sen. Proxmire details bribery forgery and lax oversight enabling theft of at least 5.5 million gallons of jet fuel diesel and lubricants in Thailand in 1967. Inquiry seeks full scope and potential leaks to Communist hands amid Vietnam war operations.
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U. S
Thailand
William Proxmire
General Accounting Office
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Proxmire
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Violence Renewed as U N Council Condemns Israel
Readable excerpts describe renewed Arab Israeli clashes in the Middle East. Jordan reports Israeli helicopters and jets machine gunning a security car near Aqaba. five occupants' fate unclear. Israel claims Jordanian saboteurs caused mortar fire near Eilat. Vatican and Pope Paul VI react to the Beirut airport strike and regional tensions.
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New York
U.N. Security Council
Israel
Beirut
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Gharandal
Aqaba
Vatican
Pope Paul VI
Lebanon
U S Army Officer Freed From Viet Cong After Five Years
A U S Army first lieutenant in the Special Forces was freed by South Vietnamese troops in the U Minh forest, about 160 miles southwest of Saigon. He had been a prisoner since 1963 and was described as in satisfactory but emaciated condition. A South Vietnamese officer was also released. both were flown to hospitals. The officer’s identity remained withheld.
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George Esper
Saigon
Melong Delta
U.S
U Minh
Mekong
New Year Celebrations Planned Around World
Readers plan 1969 celebrations from family gatherings to clubs as hotels and cabarets prepare for New Year. Weather forecasts vary with Miami predicting excellent conditions for the Orange Bowl parade while New York anticipates rain.Miami Beach reports Hong Kong flu cancellations up to 10 percent and partygoers expect to spend 15 to 35 dollars per person with premium seats priced higher.
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New York
Times Square
Miami Beach
Times-Enterprise Plans No Holiday Closure
With few exceptions area merchants will close tomorrow to welcome 1969. The Times-Enterprise will be printed and delivered at the usual time. Today's issue is No. 1 of Vol. LXXX, the final edition in 1968. Business operations reopen Thursday and Thomas County schools reconvene Monday.
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Thomas County Schools
Thomasville Year in Review Highlights 1968 Events
Local year in review recalls Jackie Onassis visit to Thomasville in February and Rose Festival, new Roy Lilly underpass on Hansell Street, and Thomasville High School Bulldogs season. Notes desegregation issues, fires at industry and Southwestern Hospital, plus international attention from Onassis appearances and drama surrounding Whitney and Harlech.
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Rose City
Lord Harlech
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