Bombing in Hanoi Haiphong Draw Heavy U.S. Flak
U S spokesmen said three American planes were lost to ground fire and total American aircraft downed in North Vietnam rose to 750. The Viet Cong suffered a major setback in the Central Highlands near Dak To as U S troops captured Hill 1338 after 17 days of fighting, with 41 enemy killed and 12 captured. US casualties reached 136 dead and 600 wounded since November 3, while a China-centered truce rumor and Thieu’s holiday pause talks circulated amid disputes over a North Vietnam bombing halt.
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Romney announces he'll be candidate for president
Michigan Governor George Romney announces his bid for the Republican nomination. He criticizes the Johnson era as a divided, faltering America and calls for a just peace in Vietnam. Romney plans a nationwide campaign push, door to door work in New Hampshire, and future formations of Romney for President clubs.
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Bert Hamilton dies in crash near Columbus Junction
A Columbus Junction man Bert B. Hamilton 61 died after a one car crash on highway 92 near the junction with 218. He was hospitalized in Iowa City following injuries then died later. Funeral services are set for Monday at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction with burial in Columbus City cemetery. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Reichard Hobbs, a daughter Karen Williams and many stepchildren and grandchildren.
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Beck Leads Iowa GOP Governor Field in Poll
Centerville publisher Robert Beck tops a GOP survey for 1968 nominating race in Iowa. State Sen. Max Milo Mills and GOP State Chairman Robert Ray follow, with Donald Johnson and Tom Riley also ranking. Poll aims to narrow candidates while avoiding a divisive primary and reflects Democrats' recent wins.
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Two killed in Iowa crash near New Hampton and Forest City
A car overturn near New Hampton killed Kurt Rabe and Beverly Munson and injured others while Dennis L. Stanley died when his vehicle left U.S. 69 near Forest City. Mary Louis Focht, 12, died after deer avoidance crash near Stanton. Father Thomas Focht and brother James injured. Iowa 1967 toll 708.
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Turkish jets buzz Cypriot airspace after parliament permit
Turkish planes flew over the northeastern tip of Cyprus within hours of Parliament granting permission to use force to end fighting between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The Greek Cypriot government said it would lodge a protest with its United Nations delegate over a presumed Turkish air space violation.
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Johnson Turns to Senate After House Cuts Foreign Aid
The House passed a $2.1965 billion foreign aid bill with a $1 billion cut from Johnson’s request and added strict controls on military sales to underdeveloped nations. Johnson condemned the cut as a serious mistake and seeks Senate action amid weaker House support.
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Viet Cong proposes 13 day war truce for holidays
The Viet Cong announced a 13 day suspension of military attacks for Christmas New Year and Tet promising three days each at Christmas and New Year and seven days for the lunar new year. Allies possibly to honor, but no formal U.S. truce announcement. Officials wary of past violations and bombing pauses favor White House decision. The communists cite humanitarian reasons, while many oppose continuing fighting.
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Holdup men take cue from movie titles at drive-in
Two armed bandits robbed the Pioneer drive-in theater ticket booth during Friday night showings of Bonnie and Clyde and Young Dillinger. About 500 dollars was taken as patrons watched gangster era films. The incident sparked a police investigation into possible connections with the films’ era themes.
Illinois man accused held on bomb plot on jetliner
Earl Theodore Cook 37 of Naperville was held on 100000 bond in Chicago for allegedly planting a bomb on an American Airlines 727 en route from Chicago to San Diego that exploded in the baggage compartment at 34500 feet but did not breach the shell. FBI nabbed Cook at his St. Charles bottling plant after an FBI affidavit said he discussed murdering his wife Jeanne Elizabeth Cook with G C Cliff of Hot Springs Arkansas, offering 2000 for the crime. If convicted he faces up to 20 years and a 10000 fine. His wife was staying with her parents in El Cajon California and could not be reached.
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Partly cloudy Iowa with cooler winds today
Partly cloudy conditions across Iowa with northeast to southwest temperatures ranging from the 40s in the northeast to around 50 in the southwest. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph bring cooler air. Tonight will be fair and cooler, with Sunday turning fair and warmer. Highs in the 40s to around 50, lows in the 20s.
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Detroit loses daily papers in Teamsters strike
Detroit, fifth largest U.S. city, goes without daily newspapers as Detroit News and Detroit Free Press suspend publication amid a Teamsters Local 372 strike. News idles about 2,000 of 2,800 workers. Free Press stops after Friday edition, laying off 1,500.
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Johnson Concedes Tax Hike Dead For This Year
President Johnson says his proposed income tax surcharge is dead for 1968 but presses the need to curb inflation. He hosts Mills at the White House for a last-ditch tax talk and criticizes Ford and Mills for opposing the measure while Mills shows no sign of relenting before adjournment. Byrnes notes the GOP on the Ways and Means panel remains unsatisfied.
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Probate of will and executor for Elon Christner
Probate of the last will of Elon Albert Christner and appointment of the estate's executor are recorded. The proceedings name the executor and outline standard fiduciary steps, with dates and filing details per the county court's probate docket.
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