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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1965
Page
1
Viet Cong attackers blasted the eight story Metropole Hotel in Saigon killing 11 and injuring scores including Americans New Zealanders and Vietnamese. The attackers fled after the blast as government forces battled Viet Cong posts across southern and central Vietnam.
Report from Saigon notes nine regular NVA regiments in South Viet Nam totaling about 20 000 troops on the ground. Viet Cong strength rises to about 234 000 full time guerrillas as infiltration accelerates. China imposes dollars or gold duties on Soviet aid shipments to Hanoi amid mounting Sino Soviet tensions.
The Citizen section outlines daily church news features, editorials, and public records. It lists departments including deaths, movie times, sports, TV dials, crosswords, and sections like Homes and Woman's View across pages 7 through 58.
The forecast predicts good picnic weather with a high of 74 and clear skies. A low of 42 is expected tomorrow morning, following yesterday’s 73 high and 43 low, with noon temperature around 69 and humidity at 23 percent.
In Montgomery three Ku Klux Klan members were found guilty on conspiracy charges in the death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr and other activists. The men Collie Wilkins Jr Eugene Eaton and William Eaton received 10 year sentences from U S District Judge Frank Johnson with bond set at 10 000 each. The verdict drew remarks from President Johnson and leaders of the NAACP and other groups praising a step toward equal justice while King urged new civil rights protections.
Informed sources say Pope Paul VI plans to lift the 1100 year ban on eating meat on Fridays during Vatican Council closing ceremonies. He is expected to declare meat may be eaten without sin while urging continued abstinence as penance and gratitude for Christ's sacrifice.
U S Representative John Rhodes tells Thunderbird Republican Club that the United States should use tactical nuclear weapons at sea and in the air to deter a land war in Vietnam and counter North Vietnamese manpower. He warns China may join the conflict and calls for defeating Gov. Sam Goddard in next year's state race.
Charlie offers $150 to the reader who solves the Tucson Daily Citizen crossword this week. He repulsed all contestants and will publish a new puzzle Monday with Word Blues to follow on Tuesday. Correct solution appears on page 26.
President Charles de Gaulle travels to his home to vote in the election with a pledge that voters will decide the fate of the country. He, age 75, faces five rivals and must secure a majority to win. a no majority would trigger a runoff later this month.
Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell launched on Titan 2 from Cape Kennedy in a planned 14 day space flight. The mission seeks the first true orbit rendezvous with Gemini 6 and 7 and sets records for duration and in formation maneuvering.
Space center Houston reports Gemini 7 mission details. Pilot Frank Borman 37 and co pilot James Lovell 37 plan about 329 hours 27 minutes across 208 orbits nearly 14 days length with possible one day extension. Landing expected in Western Atlantic about 500 miles south southeast of Bermuda.
The Junior League of Tucson presents A Spoonful of Sugar a benefit musical revue opening Wednesday at the Tucson Music Center for a four night run. The playful event promises a high spirited diversion and invites readers to see What To See and Do Next Week on page 29 for more Tucson area activities.
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