Flu outbreak in Iowa tied to 1957 influenza A-2 virus
Iowa public health officials say the current flu outbreak mirrors the 1957 event, caused by influenza A-2. They note mostly young people are affected, adults likely immune from prior exposure. Absentee rates in schools reach 15 to 20 percent in some districts, while industry reports no spike. Identification came from samples in Clarinda collected December 6 and 20.
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Johnson urges troops in Viet Nam to persevere for peace with honor
President Johnson told 2,450 U.S. soldiers at Cam Ranh Bay that the nation supports them with pride and love as the fight continues until peace with honor is achieved. He praised leadership, pinned medals, and vowed that Americans will meet the grave test of freedom.
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Christmas Truce Looms As U S Forces Fortify Saigon
U S paras fresh from home crushed a Communist scout group near Saigon during a training run. Troops at bases formed defensive screens ahead of a 24 hour Christmas ceasefire. President Johnson visited Cam Ranh Bay and urged peace with honor as air war continued on missions beyond the ceasefire.
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McCarthy seeks FCC order for free TV time
Sen Eugene J. McCarthy demands the FCC compel NBC ABC and CBS to provide free airtime to answer President Johnson’s remarks linking his peace candidacy to Kennedy. McCarthy campaign manager Blair Clark says the networks’ rejection cites fairness doctrine inapplicability. He warns equal coverage is needed as Johnson is seen as a candidate with reuse of media. Weather section notes Iowa warmer today with variable clouds. highs 25-35, lows 10-20, with light snow possible north tonight and colder conditions into Monday Christmas Day.
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Winners named in Washington decorating contest
Wayne Marston's outdoor Christmas display won first prize in Washington's decorating contest sponsored by the Jaycees. Second went to Bob Dahl, third to William Smart. Larry Griggs announced the results and noted thanks for entries. Honorable mentions included Helen Peiffer, Willard Mossman, Ralph Nicholson, Kenneth Blum, Lloyd Walker, Dale Bower, Inez Lomen.
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Madison
Willard Mossman
Iowa Avenue
Ralph Nicholson
South Avenue
Kenneth Blum
Marion Ave
Lloyd Walker
North
Fourth Ave
Dale Bower
van Buren Street
Inez Lomen
Third Ave
Hennigan’s Christmas nativity a family heirloom feature
The Hennigan home at 218 East Main Washington displays a hand carved nativity set from Overam mergau Germany. Gifted seven years ago by Mrs. R I Gale the aunt in Santa Barbara the figures were clothed in US made garments. Joseph stands twelve inches tall holding a candle while a pipe playing shepherd and life like sheep add realism. The family values the set as a teaching tool about giving, despite seven children complicating seasonal use.
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W. J. Hennigan
E. Main
Washington
Overammergau
Germany
Christmas travel toll rises as nation braces for holiday rush
The holiday travel period begins with a wintry cold front sweeping the nation. Through 3 a.m. EST today 26 people died in traffic crashes, 2 in fires and 1 in miscellaneous accidents. Officials warn 625 to 725 more may die this weekend without precautions. In Chicago, Bob Klee dressed as Santa gave free bus rides to brighten spirits.
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Chicago
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Bob Klee
Blue Island
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Santa Locates Elsie Home With Trailer Treasures
In Auburn Pennsylvania Santa Claus visited the Lehman family, found in a rural one room trailer. Elsie Lehman, 12, wrote of a giftless Christmas amid hardship. the gift haul included 100 coats toys bicycles and food valued at over 3000 dollars. Santa arrived with help from a tractor trailer donated by Rocky Rothrock and local donors after a radio host broadcast the plea.
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Ernie Stiegler
Allentown
Here
Lehman Family
Rocky Rothrock
Blind girls send Braille Christmas card to soldiers
Ten Indianapolis Girl Scouts signed a Braille Christmas card for GIs in Vietnam. The message praised the troops, pledged to work toward peace, and was signed by Rosalie Hancock and nine others with help from adviser Mrs. Wayne M. Harvey at the Indiana School for the Blind.
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Janet Huddleson
Emily Coleman
Jan Jasper
Marcia Davis
Dolly Sly
Rhonda Horton
Karen Palm
Kim Wiegana
Marilyn McIntyre
Wayne M. Harvey
Indianapolis
Indiana School For the Blind
Little girl pleads Santa to keep daddy home for Christmas
In Pittsburgh at Horne's Department Store a young girl climbed Santa's lap with a wish list including a little sister a game a doll a cross necklace a story book a stuffed elephant and a pink clock. She added her father plans to leave and asked Santa to make him stay.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Santa Claus
Horne’s Department Store
Appointment of administrator estate of Alma S Page
Public notice records the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Alma S Page. Also listed are minutes from the latest city council meeting detailing recent actions and approvals.
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Alma S. Page
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