King decries unprepared U S for race and poverty crisis
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in his last published work says America is tragically unprepared to solve race relations and poverty. He notes the nation waited for black fury before acting and urges radical society changes amid war inflation urban decay and violence. He cites Playboy Testament of Hope as urging constructive solutions and power for Negroes.
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Chicago
UPI
Martin Luther King Jr
America
King
Playboy Magazine
Kennedy
Johnson
Church group to aid Santa for underprivileged children
Three hundred members of the People's Temple of the Disciples of Christ will open their hearts to area children on Christmas Day. The church hosts its annual turkey and all the trimmings feast at the community center on East Road in Redwood Valley.
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People’s Temple of the Disciples’ of Christ
East Road
Redwood Valley
Bo Peeps Gift Brings Comfort to Susan Bartolomei
Susan Bartolomei, confined to bed after a tragic assault, received a lamb fleece donation from Mendocino County Bo Peeps. With padded pelts by Yorkville members Guido Pronsolino and Arthur Korpela, the soft fleece aids hospital and rest-home care by preventing bed sores and reducing pressure.
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Susan
Susan Bartolomei
Mendocino County
Guido Pronsolino
Yorkville
Bo-Peeps
Wool Growers Association
Arthur Korpela
Journal
Mmes
Lorraine Street
Angelo Bartolomei
Tina Ashlock
Timothy Luce
Judge sentences four men to one year in jail
Four men received one year each after a judge handed down concurrent sentences. The court case details show the defendants were convicted of related offenses and faced similar penalties.
Humphrey offered joint Minnesota MacAlester post
The University of Minnesota and MacAlester College offered Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey a joint visiting professorship and an endowed Humphrey chair. Humphrey said he would consider the offers seriously as he leaves the U.S. Senate and public life.
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Minneapolis, Minn
University of Minnesota
MacAlester College
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Board of
Regents
MacAlester
Arthur S. Flemming
Minneapolis-St. Paul
College of Liberal Arts
Health officer warns on Christmas family gatherings
Dr. Robert Gardner, county health officer, warns that family gatherings during Christmas may threaten community health. He cites a 5 to 10 percent incidence of respiratory ailments in the Ukiah area and Hong Kong influenza cases. He urges physicians to limit Hong Kong flu serum to the most at risk and advises residents to contact doctors for common flu symptoms.
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Robert Gardner
Gardner
Ukiah
Hong Kong
Akish
Marijuana suspects arraigned in Ukiah court
Three 19 year old Ukiah residents Ernest Cassels Donald Moore and Toni Long and 18 year old Dennis King were arrested after an undercover operation by Ukiah police. They face charges of sale of marijuana and conspiracy with hearings set for February 17.
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Ukiah Justice Court
Ukiah
Ernest Ray Cassels
Donald Ray Moore
Toni Long
Redwood Valley
Hale McCowen Jr
Bec. 17
Public Defender
Main and
Standley
Dennis Ray King
Sheriff's Office
Ukiah High School
Sanford Lane
Talmage
Reagan names successor for Lt. Governor delay
Sacramento reports Governor Reagan plans to name Finch’s successor before the Legislature opens. Reagan kept the list of Nixon appointees to HEW secret until Nixon’s official disclosure. Finch says he will not resign before January 6 and intends to remain in office.
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Sacramento
UPI
Ronald Reagan
Robert H. Finch
Pee Tee
Penvid
Richard Nixon
U.S. and North Vietnam Hold Secret Talks on Conference Plan
American deputy envoy Cyrus Vance met Col. Ha Van Lau in Paris as Hanoi pressed for a square table layout to elevate the Viet Cong, while the United States and Saigon refused formal recognition of the VC. Mme Nguyen Thi Binh accused Washington and Saigon of sabotaging peace talks as Viet Cong forces reportedly massed. The two sides debated seating as talks began with no site disclosed.
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George Libera
Paris
UPT
Vietnam
Cyrus Vance
Hanoi
Ha van Lau
United States
Saigon
Mme
Nguyen Thi Binh
National Liberation
Ately
South
Mme, Binh
Lau
Vance
Hanoi may release prisoners during Christmas season
UPI reports State Department officials hope North Vietnam might release some American prisoners over Christmas. Hanoi allowed prisoners to receive Christmas packages and greeting cards for the first time. Observers foresee possible discussions between U S negotiator Harriman and Xuan Thuy on prisoner releases as holidays approach.
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Washington
UPI
State Department
North Vietnam
Hanoi
W. Averell Harriman
U. S
Paris Vietnam
Xuan Thuy
United States
Anol
Youthful Santa steals toys from warehouse prompt police probe
In Bryan Texas a girl admitted taking a bicycle after a younger child said others could take toys, leading to a police investigation as the Christmas drive loses about half its donated toys. A girl reported the theft to police.
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Bryan, Tex
UPI
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco State College Closes Early for Holidays
Acting President I Haya kawa ordered San Francisco State College closed a week early for Christmas. The campus will remain shut until Monday January 6, with the original vacation set to begin December 21.
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SAN Francisco
UPI
I. Hayakawa
San Francisco State College
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