Thailand reinforces Laos border with airlifted troops
Bangkok reports Thai army commander Gen Praphas Charusathien said government troops were airlifted to 10 positions near the northern border to halt three Communist battalions in Laos that include North Vietnamese elements. He claimed the invaders would be repulsed and noted Lao reports of a general North Vietnamese offensive.
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Eisenhower denies Romney criticism in CBS interview
President Eisenhower said Romney has taken strong positions on key issues and rejected claims that Romney is unfit or inconsistent. He commented on a New York Times Christmas Day story, noting Romney’s apparent vacillation and panics, while Romney maintained a calm view of the report.
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Father Claims Accident Killing Four Daughters
In Jonesboro Louisiana four young girls were killed yesterday. Earl Clinton Watson, a paper mill worker in his early thirties, drove to a funeral home and said I’ve had an accident Ive killed my babies. He was taken into custody by the Jackson Parish sheriff and returned to a state mental hospital from which he had been released six weeks earlier. Authorities reported no immediate charges. The victims were Vina Charmine nine Kareen Hope eight Margaret Wendy five and Faith Erline three. A high powered rifle was found in the car.
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President Freeman In Budget Talk With Johnson in Texas
President Johnson huddled with Secretary Freeman and Budget Director Schultze at the LBJ Ranch to shape a new federal budget likely surpassing 180 billion dollars. The session included HUD and AEC budget reviews, with others like Califano and Seaborg present, as Johnson prepared to send the plan to Capitol Hill.
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Supervisors Condemn Medicaid in Last Action
Herkimer county board of supervisors approves a resolution condemning Medicaid as fiscal irresponsibility in its final act before a new board of legislators takes over. The measure claims many recipients can fund medical care and warns the program overextends coverage, threatening local tax hikes to cover costs.
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Thieu Pledges Cambodian Defense Amid War Pressure
Cambodian leader Thieu warns that South Vietnamese troops must fire back if attacked from Cambodia while Washington debates possible military action. Sihanouk vows to seek aid from China and Russia if invasion looms and calls for U.N. intervention as Cambodians face renewed incursions and internal calls for a stable government.
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Film script approved for Operation Sombrero
Mexico City AP reports government authorities have approved the script for Operation Sombrero. Filming is planned in Mexico, the United States and Japan. Also included: government figures show U.S. families spend about 19.9 percent of income on clothing.
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Storm System Pushes East With Snow Sleet Freezing Rain
A storm center stretching from Texas to the Mississippi Valley brought snow sleet and freezing rain. North states faced subzero readings with -8 at International Falls. Arkansas Missouri and Kansas expected up to 6 inches of snow while the Lower Mississippi Valley saw cold rain. Hazardous driving warnings covered a 10 state area. Fort Myers posted a high of 77 while leaden skies dominated the nation.
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Stassen Plans New Hampshire Primary Bid
Harold E. Stassen, enduring presidential hopeful, announced his entry into New Hampshire’s February primary race. He said he will allow Republicans to file his name on the state ballot as the 60 year old seeks another bid for the presidency.
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