Closest U S Bombing Near Saigon In Pre Dawn Raid
U S B52 bombers dropped heavy ordnance about 25 miles north of Saigon and infantry from the 1st Infantry Division pressed the area, killing eight Viet Cong and capturing nine more while detaining 127 Viet Cong suspects. No U S casualties reported.
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Britain aims UN oil embargo to pressure Rhodesia sanctions
Britain seeks a U N oil embargo and limited sanctions against Rhodesia to deny foreign exchange for its regime. George Brown plans a U N Security Council move expected to draw Afro Asian and Commonwealth support while facing Conservative opposition over risks to Britain’s fragile economy.
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Food Stamp Applications Open Soon in Washington County
Washington County Department of Social Welfare will begin accepting applications for the USDA Food Stamp Program in January. Welfare Director Milan K. Thompson says current recipients of public assistance need not apply yet, as letter instructions will follow. Low income families on commodities should apply at the Welfare Office in the courthouse basement, bringing rent, income, assets, and other verification to speed processing.
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Greek ferry Iraklion sinks in gale near Crete with 281 aboard
Aegean Steam Navigation Co ferry Iraklion sank in the Aegean during a Crete to Piraeus run. Only 15 survivors found from 206 passengers and 75 crew. Survivors clung to rocks on Falconera island and debris. Greek government ordered an investigation and declared national mourning. US aid offered but declined. Ambassador Talbot assisted with an amphibian plane. Crete towns mourn and prayers rise as rescue efforts continue.
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Saigon Mayor Arrested by U S Troops After Nightlife Spree
Saigon’s mayor Col Van Van Cua was seized by U S military police for firing a Thompson .38 pistol across a river after a night of drinking in city nightspots. He wore civilian clothes, was identified, cautioned, and released. the incident drew Vietnamese protests and regrets from the U S ambassador.
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Heated Debate Over Cotton At Farm Bureau Parley
Las Vegas Nevada UPI reports the American Farm Bureau Federation ends its 48th annual convention with 7000 farmers from 9 states and Puerto Rico. Southern cotton growers narrowly defeat a resolution to allow high quality cotton without acreage limits or subsidies. Grant of California pushes for increased production without government payments. Debate cites market prices above support, with southern states arguing for subsidy withdrawal is risky. Delegates also back a plan to retire or transfer allotments and improve practices to cut costs. A separate measure proposals for federal tax credits for state taxes win approval, but faces questions about states without income taxes.
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Syria Seizes Oil Pipeline as Arab tensions rise
Damascus announced seizure of a Western owned Iraqi Petroleum Company pipeline carrying Iraqi oil through Syria amid mounting Mideast tension. Arab League in Cairo discussed stationing Palestinian troops in Jordan, a move opposed by King Hussein and several nations, while Israel was alleged to pursue nuclear weapons.
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Legion endorses industrial bonds meeting notes
Members of the Leon Beatty American Legion post unanimously endorsed the industrial bond issue in Washington. Bill Perdock and a Facilities Planning Services representative explained the issue before a straw vote. Reports covered two Legion projects including a veterans party at Mt. Pleasant mental health institute and a $60 contribution to pack eggs for overseas servicemen. The post reports 150 paid members with a 244 member quota aimed for by month’s end.
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65 Killed as Turkish Barracks Blast Rages
A gas stove explosion sparked a flash fire that collapsed a Yesildere barracks in Dumlu near Erzurum. Sixty five soldiers died and more than 100 were injured with many in serious condition. fire crews arrived late as panicked troops rushed for exits and a nearby warehouse also collapsed.
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Miller Named State Bank Director in Washington Bank
John H. Miller of Highway 218 south of Crawfordsville replaces his late father Earl J. Miller on the Washington State Bank board. A 1950 Iowa State University animal science graduate, he mentored meat and livestock judging teams, is active in agricultural groups, serves on the State Angus Board, and operates 320 acres with his wife and three children.
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Incentives of Industrial Revenue Bonds for Washington
The Washington Industrial Corporation explains that industrial revenue bonds offer tax exemption on interest, allowing firms to sell bonds at about half a percent lower interest. This can yield substantial savings on major projects and signals a welcoming community to the firm seeking to build.
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Washington County zoning code hearing set for December 12
The Washington County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed County Zoning Ordinance at 8 a.m. Monday December 12 in the Washington County Courthouse courtroom. Copies are on file with the County Auditor and available from commission members. The ordinance creates seven districts, outlines uses and standards, and includes maps and administrative procedures as part of the county plan implementation. The process involves a planning and zoning commission hearing followed by a supervisors’ hearing before adoption. Weather: Partly cloudy with possible light snow, colder tonight and Friday. lows 15-25, highs 20-30.
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