Storm Lashes Southwest as Freezing Cold Paralyzes Region
A brutal storm dumps heavy snow and fierce winds across the Southwest, causing five deaths in California and one each in Oklahoma and New Mexico due to slick or glazed roads. Travelers are stranded, communities are isolated, and schools close as snow piles up, with Flagstaff reporting 42 inches and some areas receiving up to 3% feet. The region faces extreme conditions in mountain and high plateau zones where survival efforts become dire.
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California
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Flagstaff
Miners Stranded Overnight on New Mexico 53 Near Grants
More than 150 miners were stranded in their cars on New Mexico 53 near Grants overnight. Hopi Indians reported their northern Arizona reservation was snow bound and requested 60 bales of hay flown in daily for livestock. Damage at White Sands NASA facility near Las Cruces from high winds reached up to $20,000.
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New Mexico
Grants
Arizona
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
White Sands
Las Cruces
Stanford scientists create primitive life form in lab
Stanford researchers led by Dr. Arthur Kornberg and Dr. Mehran Goulian announced the creation of an artificial DNA virus in a test tube. The team said the pigmy PHI X-174 virus reproduced with bacteria and could continue indefinitely, signaling a step toward understanding life and potential cancer research, with President Johnson calling it an awesome accomplishment.
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Stanford, Calif
Arthur Kornberg
Mehran Goulian
Stanford University
Kornberg
Stanford
Department of Biochemistry
Robert L. Sinsheimer
Cal Tech
Johnson
Pope Paul VI calls for peace observance on New Year's Day
In a Vatican message dated December 8, Pope Paul VI condemns pacifism as cowardly and urges a worldwide peace observance on New Year’s Day. He argues peace must embody truth justice and freedom and warns that without genuine peace there will be ongoing revolt and war. The message was released at a Rome news conference on the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Rome
Piazza di Spagna
Pope issues peace plea after surgery amid warnings of apocalyptic danger
Cardinal Maurice Roy quoted the Pope urging peace to avert a new global conflagration that could shock entire nations. The message, read at a news conference, is the first major document since the Pope’s surgery last month and warns against silence in the face of looming catastrophe.
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Maurice Cardinal Roy
Quebec
Papal Commission On Justice and Peace
Iowa tax loopholes may cause a deficit, say officials
Iowa Tax Commission members caution that the 41 million dollar projected biennium balance may not materialize. They flag a double credit loophole in the new law allowing dependent children to claim refunds, potentially costing the state about 12 million. They question tax on new construction and advertising and warn of higher school district demands.
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UPI
Iowa Tax Commission
J. T. Prentis
Prentis
General Assembly
Lynn Potter
Prentis and Potter
Potter
Harold E. Hughes
Scott County District Court
Midway Airport Reopens With Limited Jet Traffic
Chicago reports Midway Airport reopens today with a United Airlines LaGuardia flight at 9 a.m. EST. The refurbished field will handle short and medium range jets only, easing congestion at O Hare International. United plans six arrivals and six departures daily as more carriers join by February 1.
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UPI
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O’hare
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Eastern
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Ozark Airlines
Greek King may return home soon
Exiled King Constantine of Greece is in contact with Athens military leaders and may seek to return. United States mediation is reported. In Athens arrests followed his abortive coup, with more than twenty detained including regime backers, some political figures and George Grivas. Constantine and Queen Anne Marie are staying at the Greek Embassy in Rome after Pipinelis’ Rome arrival.
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United Press International
Constantine
Greece
Athens
Rome
United States
George Grivas
Cyprus
Panayotis Pipinelis
NATO
Brussels
Anne Marie
Senate approves 3.6 billion Social Security rise and wider welfare ties
The Senate approved a 3.6 billion increase in Social Security benefits by a 62 to 14 vote, sending the bill to President Johnson. Benefits rise to $55 minimum and average retiree payments climb, with payroll taxes up January 1. The package also imposes AFDC restraints, work training, birth control funding, and day care provisions as part of welfare cost reductions.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Johnson
AFDC
Bombers Hit Hanoi Again In Laos Spillover
Fighting spills from Vietnam into Laos as three North Vietnamese regiments regroup inside Laos and attack Laotian positions. U S bombers strike Hanoi Haiphong area for a second day while Laos reports casualties on both sides and notes a four day truce during year end holidays.
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Saigon
UPI
Laos
Vientiane
Dak To
Hanoi
Haiphong
U.S
MI6
North Vietnam
Cambodia
Lao Ngam
Plateau” Des Bolivens
National Defense Ministry
Percy Praises Thailand and Criticizes South Vietnam War Efforts
UPI report from Bangkok states Senator Charles Percy of Illinois praised Thailand for addressing civilian needs to defeat Communist insurgents and criticized South Vietnam for not doing the same. He warned progress is limited and stressed civilian needs are vital to victory, as he prepared for a world study trip.
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UPI
Sen
Charles Percy
Illinois Today
Thailand
South Vietnam
Percy
New Delhi
Vietnam
United States
Weather Summary for Iowa Tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Lows near 5 to 10 north and 10 to 15 south. Saturday highs in the 20s. Outlook Sunday mostly cloudy and not so cold.
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Iowa
Common Market nations challenge US on monetary policy
Paris reports six Common Market nations deciding to contest U S monetary issues while gold buying on the Paris bullion market surges, hitting a record turnover of 18.9 million dollars. Debre announced a IMF overhaul plan giving the six a veto over seven key decisions, and the United States sought to defer part of its IDA payment.
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Paris
UPI
United States
Michel Debre
Debre
U.S
International Development Agency
IDA
Washington
International Monetary Fund
IMF
United
International Fund
London
Seven Nations
Probate of Will and Executor Appointment for William Marie
Court records announce the probate of the last will of William Marie and the appointment of the executor to administer the estate. Proceedings establish the legal authority to manage debts, asset distribution, and settlement of claims under applicable probate law.
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William Marie
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