Pathet Lao Chief Dead in Laos Bombing
Reports from Vientiane say Gen Kaysone Phomvihane, Pathet Lao military commander in chief and deputy secretary general of the Lao Communist party, was killed in an air strike near Ban Khang Khek on mid August. Five refugees arriving Dec 26 brought the news. 16 of perished. a new commander was appointed but Kaysone's death was kept secret to preserve morale.
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Birds Stay In Milwaukee Amid Snowy Winter Count
Bird watchers counted 51 robins in Milwaukee during an annual winter survey by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service despite a 5 inch snow cover and teens temperature.
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Tucson Sealed Bid Notice for Box Culvert Project
The City of Tucson invites sealed bids by 4:00 p.m. January 7 1969 for all plant material labor construction equipment services and transportation to perform work for a box culvert near Airport Wash and Biby by the N of Biby Arizona. Purchaser Agent's Office will publicly open bids. Arizona Industrial Commission procedures apply.
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Bells Purchasing Avent Bid Cal Ace Published
An item notes bells purchasing actions and a bid by Avent Cal Ace published December 31, 1968, in a local newspaper brief.
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Picture Phones Near Bell Scientist Says
Dr Edward David Jr of Bell Telephone Laboratories says picture phones will be tested in Pittsburgh and New York in 1970. Users can see the caller and display diagrams maps pictures and other items. He notes that collaboration with other Bell labs cuts travel time by about 30 percent.
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Inns With Fourposter Beds Guide Issued
London report states the Automobile Association of Great Britain released its latest guide. Inns With Fourposter Beds features select lodging with ornate fourposter beds across the countryside.
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Perfectionist Lucille Ball eyes future of Here’s Lucy
Hollywood AP reports Lucille Ball plans for next season after Here’s Lucy wells ratings. She critiques half hour shows versus Laugh-In and notes her children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. co star in the series. Ball weighs location shoots and studio audience energy for next year.
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North Korea Accused Of 543 Truce Front Incidents
The United Nations Command says North Korea sparked 543 incidents along the Korean truce front in the past year and called 1968 the bloodiest year since the Korean War ended.
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TV Schedule Snapshot
CBS News and talk shows fill daytime lineup with Mike Douglas Merv Griffin and Evening News followed by The Big News and Lancer in prime slots on CBS.
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Television Schedule Highlights for Tucson and Nationwide Specials
TV timetable lists daytime soap operas including Days of Our Lives General Hospital and Edge of Night across KVOA KUAT KGUN and KZAZ. late-December to New Year specials feature The Mike Douglas Show Omnibus and Tonight Show coverage with Doris Day and Guy Lombardo. classic films Captain Blood Blowing Wild and The Girl From Jones Ranch noted with cast details.
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80th Tournament of Roses Parade Broadcast Details
TV listings describe the 80th Tournament of Roses Parade with Bob Hope as grand marshal and Raymond Burr and Betty White co hosting for NBC and CBS coverage by Bess Myerson and Mike Douglas. Buena High School Marching Band represents Arizona and a Phoenix float appears at 10:08 a.m. Sugar Bowl and Cotton Bowl games are noted with Georgia Arkansas and Texas Tennessee matchups.
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TV listings and parade coverage from Miami and Houston
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Texas and Georgia Bowl Matchups Set for Cotton and Sugar
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Morning to night listings include Dennis the Menace and Romper Room with Jane Harrison, then NBC News. Highlights feature Dick Cavett and the Orange Bowl Parade taped in Miami. Evening fare lists As the Sea Rages with Maria Schell, Trails West and The Mike Douglas Show with guests, plus the Orange Bowl game Kansas versus Penn State.
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