Price Of Gold Rising On European Markets
Gold prices surged to six month highs on European bullion markets amid speculation Nixon may raise the official price. London fixed up 60 cents, Zurich and Frankfurt up 50 cents. Paris up from 43.59 to 44.28. Demand was heavy as sellers held for higher levels and five tons moved in two hours in Zurich.
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London
Nixon
United States
Treasury
David Kennedy
Washington
Zurich
Frankfurt
Paris
France
Kennedy
No Arrests Yet in West Virginia Child Death Case
West Virginia State Police in Romney report no arrests yet in the mysterious death of four year old Daniel Odom of Augusta. The case remains under investigation with police indicating possible foul play and potential arrests on a murder charge. Several people have been questioned including the child's mother Evelyn Odom, 28, who is separated from her husband. The boy died en route to Winchester Memorial Hospital from Hampshire Memorial Hospital where doctors noted internal bleeding and marks on the body suggesting a beating.
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West Virginia
Romney
W.va
Daniel Odom
Augusta
O.S. Neely
Pole Hce
Neely
Evelyn Odom
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Hampshire Memorial Hospital
Bozo the dog returns to Bonnie Lou for Christmas
In Wardensville West Virginia an eight year old girl and her mother celebrate as Bozo the family dog returns after six weeks away. The dog appeared on Route 55 near Middletown Road and boarded with Bonnie Lou’s uncle before reuniting with the child.
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Jim Mann
Wardensville
W.va
Bozo
Bonnie Lou Miller
Bonnie Lou
Winchester
Rt. 55
Middletown Road
West Virginia Woman Becomes ICC’s First Female Head
Virginia Mae Brown of West Virginia will assume the chair of the Interstate Commerce Commission on January 1 as the first woman to lead the federal regulator. She is a lawyer and banker’s daughter, married with two daughters, and has held several state roles including executive secretary to the West Virginia Judicial Council and state insurance commissioner.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia Mae Brown
West Virginia
Ing
Paul J. Tierney
Commission
Brown
ICC
Johnson
James V. Brown
State of
State University
West Virginia Judicial Council
Atorney
Dear Santa Drop Dead minister laments Christmas overexposure
Syracuse University Reverend John H. McCombe Jr. protests Santa Claus overexposure from Thanksgiving through Christmas. He calls Santa a ho ho phony and says the holiday has become a commercial rush, urging a faith centered observance with prayers and the Christmas story. He cites family reassessment and recalls a simpler, faith focused Christmas.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Santa
John H. McCombe Jr
Hendricks Chapel
Syracuse University
Santa Claus
McCombe
The
American Bible Society
Manger
Bic
Christmas Trees Scotch and Red Pine Live Trees
Winchester Feed and Seed offers fresh Christmas trees including Scotch pine and red pine live tree options. Shoppers browse a selection of greenery and seasonal decorations at the local feed store.
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Winchester
Saigon proposes talks on New Year and Tet truces
South Vietnam says it is ready to discuss ceasefire terms for New Year and Tet with North Vietnam. Hanoi may reject the offer or direct talks to the Viet Cong's National Liberation Front. The VC has proclaimed three day ceasefires for Christmas New Year and Tet, while Saigon limits to 24 hours.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
South Vietnam
NLF
U.S
Foreign Ministry
Toeek
Republic of Vietnam
Johnson to enter Bethesda Naval Hospital for treatment
President Johnson, with fever and chest cold, will go to Bethesda Naval Hospital today for treatment and rest. White House press secretary George Christian said the fever evolved into a chest cold and the president is following his physician Dr. George Burkey's advice.
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Washington
Johnson
Bethesda Naval Hospital
White House
George Christian
George Burkey
McGovern Attacks Ky as Tinhorn Dictator in Vietnam War Debate
Senator George McGovern accused South Vietnam's Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky of being a "little tinhorn dictator" and urged starting troop withdrawals. He faulted Ky and allies for stalling Paris peace negotiations while American soldiers die. The remarks followed talks in Paris between W Averell Harriman and Ky to avert a rift on peace strategy.
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New York Times Service
Washington
George McGovern
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Vietnam
United States
Vietnam
South Dakota
Paris
W. Averell Harriman
Senator McGovern
Powdery Snow Slows Traffic In City County
A light snowfall began in the Winchester area around 8 30 a m and persisted into late morning with only minor traffic issues. Winchester Police Chief F M Funk said streets had light accumulation and crews spread calcium chloride, while Frederick County Sheriff Lacy Anderson reported no immediate county road problems.
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Winchester
F.M. Funk
Funk
Frederick County
Lacy Anderson
Jaycees Host Christmas Party and Shopping Tour
Leonard Allen meets Santa at the Winchester Jaycees Christmas party held at Rouss Fire Hall following the Christmas Shopping Tour for area children. Chairman Dave Walker reports 44 children and 30 Jaycees plus wives participated, with merchants offering discounts. Each child received a $5 spending allotment and a toy from Santa.
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Leonard Allen
Santa Claus
Santa
Winchester Jaycees
Rouss Fire Hall
Jaycees
Dave Walker
Winchester Frederick County merger talks called fruitful
City and county officials described yesterday's joint session with lawyers as pleasant and fruitful. The meeting in Richmond discussed a feasibility study for consolidation, with no decisions made and a March 11 target date for a merger decision. Winchester agreed to sell water to the Frederick County Sanitation Authority. the council authorized the city manager to sign the agreement.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Richmond
Mays, Valentine, Davenport & Moore
John W. Thornton
Roanoke
Woods, Rogers, Muse, Walker & Thornton
Frederick County Sanitation Authority
Board of Supervisors
Rosenberger
Denny's Com Auction Tonight at 7 P M
An auction listed for tonight at 7 00 offers furniture appliances and tools from Denny's Com. The sale features household items and shop gear in a single session.
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Denny's
Saigon Aims to Deny Flags at Vietnam Peace Talks
Saigon negotiators proposed that only the United States and the three Vietnamese entities display flags and name plates at expanded talks. The Viet Cong National Liberation Front would be denied formal status, a move likely to provoke Hanoi and stall the conference setup. The table shape remains the key prestige issue holding up the talks.
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Paris
Saigon
Vietnam
Pham Dang Lam
U.S
United States
North
South Vietnam
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Hanoi
NLF
Washington
Lam
VirginiaClouds Shift As MoistureGets In
Richmond AP reports a high pressure system departs today bringing cloudy skies and a moisture laden southwest airflow replacing the departing high. The change signals increased humidity and potential light showers later in the day.
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Richmond
Virginia
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