Peace Feeler Sparks Debate Over Hanoi Peace Talks
U S officials weigh whether Nguyen Duy Trinh's remarks signal a genuine shift toward talks or a propaganda ploy. Rusk says Hanoi’s wording hints at new stance but keeps the old demand for Viet Cong recognition. Washington says it seeks productive discussions, while warning of possible misdirection amid warlike North Vietnamese actions and Soviet vessel safety concerns.
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City Pay Hikes Ranges Set by Civil Service Panel
A Civil Service Commission panel proposes citywide pay adjustments with 2 051 staff in a 5 percent raise group and 148 workers slated for a 15 percent increase. The plan, chaired by Gordon B. Crawford, lists 127 employees with no raise and 692 for a 10 percent rise, plus 2 for 20 percent and 1 for 25 percent. The October-appointed committee includes John P. Butler, John R. Henderson, Dr. Paul Kelso, Ken G. Dixon, Paul C. Smith, and Harold I. Stewart from unions and local agencies.
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Tron King Mine Closes Leaving 220 Jobless
PRESCOTT UP I The Iron King Mine near Humboldt was to close permanently today, leaving 220 workers unemployed. Last night feelers were reported as industry officials seek a takeover to operate the mine. The shutdown was attributed to economic conditions. General manager Jack Pierce said owners Shattuck Dean Corp told him to keep equipment in top-notch, ready-to-operate condition for at least 30 days.
Cold wave halts plowing as roads snowbound across Upper Midwest
Snow and frigid air cripple plowing in many counties while U S 41 and M26 remain blocked by deep drifts. Temperatures plummet to near 20 below in parts of the Upper Peninsula. Lake Ontario storm dumps 14 inches on Booneville and winds leave Buffalo bridges closed. Schools run late in northern areas as motorists flood assistance hotlines in Milwaukee and Minneapolis Saint Paul.
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Arizona Population Grows by About 45 000 in 1967
Phoenix UPI reports Arizona's population rose by roughly 45,000 during 1967. The state ends 1968 with an estimated 1,685,000 residents, while Maricopa County adds about 30,000 to the increase, reaching an estimated 910,000.
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Rivers Urges Inspections of North Vietnam Prisoners
UPI reports House Armed Services Committee chairman U Mendel Rivers urged President Johnson to press on bombing North Vietnam until Hanoi allows inspections of American prisoners. A leading hawk, Rivers pledged support for peace talks but said prisoner access must be a minimum prerequisite to any deal.
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