McNamara Shifts U.S. Bomber Force and Bases
Defense Secretary McNamara announced a two thirds cut in the long-range bomber fleet, with 126 U.S. and 23 overseas bases to be closed or reduced for an estimated $410 million annual saving. Four SAC bases to close, two transfers, and a hint of a new bomber version possibly the B111. Overseas bases slated later.
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Washington
UPI
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Strategic Air Command
Navy
Army
United States
Russia
Air Force Reserve
National Guard
Walker Air Force
Antillies Command
Fort Buchanan
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Tax Commission Hearing Looms Over Iowa Tax Reforms
Iowa Tax Commission chairman Lynn Potter was to testify as Scott and Mitchell counties challenge 82 county wide property value adjustments. County officials warn across the board changes could exhaust funds early next year and delay 1965 tax collections, with some funds depleted by March and warrants issued at interest.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Tax Commission
Lynn Potter
Scott
Mitchell
Commission
Scott County
Ken W. Gaines
Polk County
Mitchell County
Gaines
George Bease
J. W. Dean
Tax Commission
Across-The Board
State Board of Review
Iowa
Ballard Tipton
The
Tipton
Red Cross Drive Sees $2348 Reported in County Campaign
Lawrence Miksch reports 2348.72 dollars turned in to Red Cross headquarters as rural areas and most towns join the county drive. New campaign chairs include Mrs. William Cushing in Riverside and Howard Caldwell in Marion Township with a roster of local volunteers assisting.
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Lawrence Miksch
Washington County
American Red Cross
Washington
County
Red Cross
Miksch
William Cushing
Riverside
Howard Caldwell
Marion Township
George Waldron
Clark Wagner
Homer Lowry
Wayne Gamon
Robert Freyenberger
Ed Kauffman
Sam Marsh
Elmer Graber
Ed Vittetoe
Earl Ferrell
Charles Davison
William Turner
Neal Roth
Gilbert Roth
Embassies Guarded as Soviet Protests Grow Across Moscow
Tens of thousands of Russians rallied in Moscow against U S policy in Vietnam. Police kept crowds from marching to the U S Embassy while a few tried to present a petition. Premier Kosygin attacked U S policy in a New York Times interview, saying it pushed Moscow to higher military spending and blamed U S forces for civilian killings. A draft joint message with Britain on Indochina, read in the Geneva context, warned of aggression, though Britain was not expected to agree.
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Moscow
UPI
Viet Nam
United States
Alexei Kosygin
New York Times
U. S
Russia
Britain
Post Office Opens Saturdays Before Holidays
Washington post office will stay open Saturdays on December 11 and December 18 until 4 p.m. for holiday mailers. Parcel post will be accepted and stamps sold these two afternoons, per postmaster Harry Levy. Main lobby window hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Washington Post
Parcel
Harry Levy
Jack & Jill market opens on East Washington Street
Dale Fuhr and Joe Cochran announce the grand opening of their new Jack & Jill supermarket on West Washington Street. The store opened Monday in a colonial style building on East Washington, with 7600 square feet, modern lighting, cathedral beams, clearly marked departments, and USDA choice meat with over the counter service. A 50 car lot adjoins the street, and an advertisement in today’s Evening Journal notes the opening events Thursday through Saturday.
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Dale Fuhr
Joe Cochran
Jack & Jill
West Washington Street
Today
Evening Journal
Washington
East Washington Street
Usda Choice
East Washington
Gemini 7 and 6 race toward two-week space mission
Gemini 7 marked over 1.4 million miles in its 56th orbit while Gemini 7 and 6 preparations continued. Borman and Lovell reported good progress as they aim for a 206 orbit, two-week flight with mock rendezvous and control checks worldwide.
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Borman
Lovell
Gemini Control
Houston
Cape Kennedy
Gemini
Chris
Christopher Columbus Kraft
Walter Schirra
Thomas Stafford
Gemini 7
South America
The
Space Center
Earth
Christopher Kraft Jr
Elliott Lee
Viet rangers hit hard in Da Nang area fight
An elite South Vietnamese ranger unit on a search and destroy mission 30 miles south of Da Nang faced heavy close range fire from foxholes and bunkers. U.S. planes attacked but faced extreme antiaircraft fire as casualties mounted. More than 47 sorties were flown against a force estimated at 500 to 600 men.
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Saigon
UPI
da Nang
U.S
Viet Nam
Hanoi
North Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
South Viet Nam
Griffeth funeral services Thursday
Funeral services for Harold J. Pete Griffeth will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Washington Methodist Church. Graveside rites in Galesburg, Illinois, will follow at 3 p.m. with Sherman-Eden Funeral Home handling arrangements. California produces about 900000 Christmas trees annually, UC Extension reports.
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Harold J
Pete) Griffeth
Washington Methodist Church
Galesburg
Ill
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
Indicted Davenport Officials Criticize Prosecution
Ten Davenport City officials and employees face a 13 count indictment alleging private use of public property. Defense lawyers defend the charges as unfounded and seek quashing motions after warrants were served before docketing. Judge Grant set December 14 for a hearing and removed the $100 bond.
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Davenport
Iowa
UPI
Scott County Atty
David Miller
George James Havercamp
Lame Duck
Ray
MT. O’brien
Durwood Dirks
Scott County Grand Jury
Dirks
Miller
Havercamp
O'Brien
Masonic Lodge
Nathan Grant
Odd Fellows Elect New Officers Here
Bernard Kephart named noble grand at Washington Odd Fellows lodge regular election Tuesday. Alfred Young elected vice grand, Leroy Jugenheimer recording secretary, Clayde Garrett financial secretary, Earl Nicola treasurer. Francis McConnell presided.
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Bernard Kephart
Washington
Odd Fellows Lodge
Alfred Young
Leroy Jugenheimer
Clayde Garrett
Earl Nicola
Francis McConnell
Weather Then Iowa Cloudiness and Mild Outlook
United Press International reports considerable cloudiness tonight especially east portion with variable cloudiness Thursday. Lows 25 to 32. Thursday highs reach the 40s on the east and 50s to the west. Friday outlook shows variable cloudiness and continued mild conditions.
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United Press International
Iowa
Probate of will and executor for Bernard M. O Beirn
Public notice announces probate of the will of Bernard M. O Beirn and the appointment of the executor. The filing outlines estate details and invites interested parties to challenge or participate within the official timeframe.
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Bernard M. O’beirn
Wayland Man Escapes Serious Injury In Pickup Crash
Kenneth Goodwin of Wayland escaped serious injuries when a 1966 model pickup he drove left the Wayland-Washington blacktop north of the Crooked Creek Bridge Tuesday about 3 30 p m. rolled in the ditch and was totaled, according to the Iowa Highway Patrol which investigated.
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Kenneth Goodwin
Wayland
Crooked Creek
Wayland-Washington
Iowa Highway Patrol
Goodwin
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