Central states face Arctic chill and storms
Frigid arctic air grips Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Missouri and Ohio as cold warnings spread to Nebraska Kansas and New Mexico. Tornado damage humbles Missouri and Illinois with three dead and 35 injured near Potosi while Arkansas towns Fort Smith and Edgemont report injuries. Deluge hits Quillayute Washington as wet northwest endures sustained rain. East enjoys warm spell with Buffalo New York setting a 65 record while Miles City Montana endures 23 below zero.
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Johnson lands in Thailand on Vietnam peace visit tour
President Johnson arrived at Korat Air Force Base in Thailand after a flight from Australia where he attended memorial services for Harold Holt. Officials hinted at a Rome stop to discuss Vietnam peace with Pope Paul VI, as demonstrations threatened. Johnson planned to return to the White House by Christmas.
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Washington youths draft legislation in YMCA program
Four Washington high school students participated in the YMCA Youth in Government program held in November and December. They drafted two bills, one by Neil Britain on compulsory sex education and another on the lottery law change by Doughty Levy and Reisener. Of 90 bills, six reached the mock legislature. four signed by the governor, two vetoed, one later overridden.
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The
Winter Solstice Explains Seasons and Lag in Weather
The piece explains that winter begins with the solstice as the sun turns north, the Earth tilts 23.5 degrees, and seasonal lag occurs because a large Earth takes time to heat and cool. It notes January to March will remain cold and invites readers to consult an encyclopedia for science details.
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Five Sioux City men jailed in drug crackdown raids
A cross state operation led to the arrest of five Sioux City men in North Sioux City and Sioux City courts. Ned McPherson 22 pleaded guilty to illegally selling prescription drugs and was fined 100 dollars and 30 days in jail. Larry Mercer 23 faces charges of illegal sale and possession of marijuana with four drug law violations and a 10,000 dollar bond. Collin Stolpe 18 waived extradition and was bound over to district court for an January 9 hearing with 10,000 dollar bond. Jack Herfel 31 appeared in municipal court with 1,000 dollar bond and two counts of illegal marijuana sale. Ernest McIntyre held on 12,000 dollar bond on four counts of marijuana sale and possession. Raids involved Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota lawmen.
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Justice of the Peace
Philip Lyle
Larry Mercer
Lyle
Union County District Court
Mercer
South Dakota
Stolpe
Jack Herfel
John Hutchinson
Herfel
Woodbury County
Ernest McIntyre
Gary Irish
Seventeen miners crawl free after tunnel collapse
Seventeen miners trapped by a tunnel roof collapse in Gorman California crawled to safety early today after being entombed for hours in a mile long section. The UPI report notes rescue teams worked through the rugged terrain to reach and bring the men to the surface without serious injuries.
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Appoint council on social services DES MOINES
Gov Harold E Hughes announced five appointments to the Council on Social Services created by the 1967 legislature. The council will supervise the new Department of Social Services, consolidating three agencies by July 1 1968 and may adopt rules and set budgets. Appointees include C Dentley Garrett F James Bradley Frank L Bailey Harold E Bernstein and Mrs George Heikens with terms lasting through 1969 to 1973. appointments await Senate confirmation.
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Linn County Bar Association
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Cedar Rapids
Frank L. Bailey
Look Magazine
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Spencer
U S begins deliveries of A4 Skyhawk jets to Israel
The United States has started delivering A4 Skyhawk jet attack bombers to Israel after an embargo paused shipments. Promised 48 planes by June, the embargo was lifted as deliveries resumed toward year end.
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UPI
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Israel
U.S
Reds Strike in Viet Terror Attacks Increase
In Saigon a new wave of Communist terrorist actions killed 154 civilians and wounded hundreds while damaging a train and the American freighter SS Seatrain Texas. U.S. troops entered War Zone D north of Saigon, establishing artillery camps as air and sea attacks continue along the DMZ. Five GIs were wounded by a grenade in Saigon, raising American casualties to 12 this week, with five civilian deaths and 25 wounded in the city. Weather: Iowa mostly fair with temperatures rising into the 30s to 40s by Saturday and increasing clouds Sunday.
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Probate of wills and executors named for Brinning estates
Public notices announce probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of William Marie Brinning and Cora E. Brinning. Details include court action, filing dates, and related deadlines for claims or challenges.
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William Marie
Cora E. Brinning
Richland man lights 1200 christmas displays for season
J. W Hendrickson of Richland decorates his home with more than 1,200 lights this season. A 16 foot blue star tops the display while Santa appears at the chimney and the yard glows with outlined homes and even a birdhouse. Lights run from 5:30 to 9:45 each night and will stay lit through January 1. Journal photo by Helen Gilbert.
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