Nixon appoints new cabinet in unorthodox release
President elect Richard Nixon opened an eight hour briefing at the Shoreham Hotel for his cabinet selection and their wives. He named William Rogers as Secretary of State and Melvin Laird as Defense Secretary, all eight hours of lectures focused on foreign and domestic policy. The group is all Republican with no women or younger members, while a Democrat may be named as UN ambassador.
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UPI
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Annual Christmas concert at Washington Junior High
Washington Junior High’s music department presents its annual Christmas concert in the gym on Monday December 16 at 7 30 p m. Admission is free. Chorus B Chorus A Band B and Band A perform with specific carols numbers and a flute trio. Conducted by Mrs Dean Stanley accompanied by Janet Miller and Gary McCurdy directs instrumental portion.
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Marc Knapp
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Hairy Postman Memo Cautions On Clip Code
An intercepted memo from San Francisco warns about a risky clip code. The note urges tighter attention and security measures for mail handling amid concerns over potential misuse.
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Hairy Postman
San Francisco
Apollo 8 flight stays course amid fuel leak concern
Project officials said a fuel leakage in one engine was a normal drainage issue and would not derail the Saturn V mission. The leak appeared during a ground test but did not worsen under simulated flight conditions, keeping Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders on track for a December 21 to 27 launch window.
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Soviet Union
County Board Proceedings and Estate Matters
Public notice summarizes county board proceedings and probate actions. Appointments include administrator for the estate of Leo A Anderson and executor appointment for Helen Keifer. No dates or further details provided.
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Leo A. Anderson
Helen Keifer
Official lists 30,057 Americans dead in Vietnam War
The UPI report notes 30,057 U.S. fatalities since 1961 with 14,258 deaths this year largely from the Tet offensive. It cites 1,110 wounded and 1,200 missing or captured last week, plus 811 South Vietnamese deaths and 1,715 Communist deaths. U.S. troop strength falls to about 535,500 as a normal fluctuation.
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UPI
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U.S
Vietnam
Travelers warned as northwest Iowa faces near blizzard
Weather bulletin for Iowa warns travelers tonight and Friday about near blizzard conditions in the northwest. Southerly winds 20 to 35 mph shift to northerly in the west and north central regions with much colder temperatures. Lows dip into the 20s to low 30s, with a chance of snow Friday. Highs reach the 20s to 30s, then mostly fair and cold Saturday.
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United Press International
U.S. Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Hughes Reflects On Six Years As Iowa Governor
In an exclusive interview Governor Harold Hughes discusses the political risks of backing the property tax replacement bill, his stance on Amish schooling, and the decision to call out the National Guard at the state fair. He recalls considering retirement before pursuing the U.S. Senate and defends actions during the fair amid fears of fire bomb threats.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Harold Hughes
Hughes
U. S. Senate
Iowa
U. S
Harriman Seeks Breakthrough in Vietnam Talks
U S Ambassador Harriman and South Vietnamese Vice President Ky held talks as rift widened over talks with Hanoi and the Viet Cong. Washington pressed for a conference including Saigon Hanoi and the Viet Cong, but Saigon balked at concessions before Nixon takes office.
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United States
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Saigon
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School Board to Hire Architect for High School Needs
Washington Community School District board will interview architects at its January meeting to select one to assess building needs and additions at the local high school. The board also authorized purchasing a nine passenger station wagon for school activities and reviewed insurance. A 50 cent lunch stipend for student helpers was approved, along with early dismissals on January 21 March 25 and April 22 for staff development. Mrs Murial Oftelie resigns kindergarten post at Lincoln. Mrs Barbara Fleener to replace. January 15 set for principals evaluation of staff and personnel.
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Washington Community School District Board of Education
Murial Oftelie
Lincoln School
Barbara Fleener
Oftelie
Fair managers push parimutuel betting at Des Moines meeting
District Fair Managers, meeting in Des Moines, adopted a resolution asking the legislature to adopt a parimutuel wagering system for horse racing. They say it would boost revenue for Iowa fairs and help replace inadequate fair appropriations from taxable sources. The group also called for repeal of a sales tax on outside gate admissions at fairs.
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IDPA
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