Democrats unveil a room-size computer political tool
Washington Democrats reveal a computer that can write and sign up to 1000 personalized letters per hour to Democratic Congressmen. It may later identify potential voters who are unregistered and target enrollment drives. The machine runs with a 15-person staff, handles mailing lists and accounting, and stores over 5 million names with occupation age and other details on magnetic tape.
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Secret Service
Jerry Blaine
Johnson plans defense budget talks with Joint Chiefs Saturday
President Johnson’s aides say the Joint Chiefs of Staff will have a say in vital defense budget decisions as the White House prep for a session on manpower weapons and money for Vietnam. Johnson met seven hours with McNamara and Rusk at the ranch and McNamara briefed on South Vietnam while Vance joined to discuss national security funding.
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Cyrus R. Vance
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Viet Cong routs elite ranger battalion near Tam Ky
In Tam Ky region near Route 1 the Viet Cong encircled and crushed a leading South Vietnamese ranger battalion. Estimates say 30 to 50 Vietnamese wounded were evacuated by helicopter as U.S. air support continued over both Vietnams. Separate reports note US Marines and jets targeting Dien Bien Phu area supply lines and a government outpost attacked near Rach Gia. Washington announces Senate committee hearings on Fed rate rise.
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Battle-Weary Pilots Are Feted at Camelback Inn
Six Army combat pilots who spent a year in Viet Nam will spend a week in Phoenix at the Camelback Inn with all expenses covered. The group will be flown from Viet Nam to San Francisco by Army transport and then to Phoenix. Continental Airlines provides free travel to Phoenix and owner Jack Stewart hosts the event with some pilots accompanied by their wives. Stewart says the invitation counters antiwar protests.
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Court’s Quiet In Clinton County Amid Docket Lull
The Passing Show notes an unusual lull in Clinton County as no new cases were added to the Appearance Docket for a day. Clerk Mary L. Schnapp calls the pause notable while common pleas actions trend toward the court.
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Clinton County
Mary L. Schnapp
U S Plans Major Cut in Bomber Force and Bases
Secretary McNamara announced a plan to reduce the U S long range bomber force to about one third of its present size while keeping strategic nuclear capability. He cited base closures and shifts for SAC and hinted at a new advanced plane. Four SAC bases will close and Turner AFB and Biggs AFB will be reassigned to military branches.
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Robert S. McNamara
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Defense Secretary
SAC
McNamra
Reds Use Fewer Arms Made in U S
AP reports a shift in Viet Nam war arms, with Communist forces relying more on standardized weapons from Red nations. Captured U S gear fades, though some U S arms remain on battlefields, and ammunition sourcing remains from captured material rather than Western trafficking.
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French Indochina
Bigger Defense Budget Expected To Get Quick OK
President Johnson moves toward a rapid approval of a larger defense budget as Viet Nam costs rise. He works on the military budget at his Texas ranch and signals sending more troops. Congress may see a supplemental request near 1 billion dollars, with cuts likely in foreign aid and some domestic programs. Senate leaders warn of extended, hard fighting and broadened action against the Communists.
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Vatican Council Reaches Its Historic Goals
The Vatican Ecumenical Council from October 11, 1962 to Tuesday embraced shared governance with bishops and the Pope, planned a worldwide synod by 1967, modernized the Curia, allowed local languages in Mass, urged religious dress reform, sought Christian unity, and urged better relations with Jews and non Christians.
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Apollo Moonflight Tests Begin at Space Center Houston
SPACE CENTER Houston Tex Not all work at the mammoth facility is for Gemini 7. A full scale tracking network simulation was scheduled today as the first Apollo moonflight test, planned for the first quarter of next year.
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Houston
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UC Names Blue Ash Campus Raymond Walters Branch
The University of Cincinnati designates its Blue Ash two year campus as the Raymond Walters Branch of University College. The name honors president emeritus Raymond Walters who led UC from 1932 to 1955.
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Gemini 6 May Launch Early As Ground Test Completes
Ground rehearsal at Cape Kennedy follows a faster computer install. An outside chance Gemini 6 could launch Sunday to pursue Gemini 7 in formation, with Friday Dec 17 as latest fallback. Gemini 7 crew Borman and Lovell near 1.5 million miles, in good spirits. Gemini 6 crew Schirra and Stafford prepare complex orbital maneuvers using the computer.
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Bundy Quits as Presidential Aide in White House Shakeup
McGeorge Bundy resigns as President Johnson’s special assistant for national security affairs. He will leave Feb 28 to become president of the Ford Foundation at about 75 000 dollars annually, up from a 28 500 dollar salary. The White House future for the post remains unclear.
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Ford Foundation
De Gaulle Confirms Run-off Bid In December Election
Paris sources report President Charles de Gaulle told a cabinet meeting he will run in the December run-off for a seven year term. He advanced to a two-man race after earning 44.63 percent against Francois Mitterrand who had 31.71 percent.
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Charles de Gaulle
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Alain Peyrefitte
Francois Mitterrand
Mitterrand
Clerks Testify as Attacker Identified in Death Trial
Rev. Clark Olsen of Berkeley testified he saw one of three white men strike him and Rev. Reed on a Selma street last March. Olsen identified Elmer L. Cook as the attacker when shown FBI photos, while noting uncertainty about another defendant. Defense witnesses included Rev. Orloff Miller, who was with Reed the night of the assault.
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Ala
California
James J. Reed
Boston
Clark Olsen
Berkeley
Calif
Reed
Olsen
FBI
Elmer L. Cook
William Stanley
Hoggle
Orloff Miller
Cook
Namon O’neal Hoggle
He's Got 19 Kids None Has Gone Bad
Phoenix based Braulio Fierros a retired sign painter father of 19 says his brood stayed law abiding with love and no welfare. He left school after third grade to support his family after his father's death and notes 56 grandchildren and six great grandchildren while none of his children ever faced legal trouble.
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Braulio Fierros
Fierros
Steeled Against Brainwashing at Marine Survival School
In Bridgeport California the Marine Corps Survival School trains about 80 Marines weekly in a brutal two week mock prison scenario near the Sierra Nevada border. Sgt Antonio Lopez explains the drills teach endurance and mental resilience for potential POW capture.
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Calif
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Sierra
California-Neva
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Antonio Lopez
Lopez
Cong Proposes 12 Hour Christmas Truce in Vietnam
U S spokesman urged Viet Cong to go beyond a 12 hour Christmas Eve cease fire and enter peace talks. officials will study the offer. Viet Cong broadcast says attacks to stop 7 p.m. Christmas Eve to 7 a.m. Christmas Day for worshipers.
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U.S
Viet Nam
Robert J. McCloskey
State Department
United States
South Viet Nam
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National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
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Weather Update for Mrs Ethel Hayes Ohio Lucky?
Little temperature change tonight with a low around 25 to 33 degrees. Thursday looks fair and warmer, highs in the 40s to lower 50s depending on location.
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