U S Aid Rushed to Jordan Amid Middle East Tension
The United States said it would rush military equipment to Jordan to bolster its defensive capabilities. The plan includes armored personnel carriers and other items under existing military assistance. The move follows Jordanian government turnover and regional tensions sparked by the Israeli attack on El Sama, with Israeli officials signaling concern over potential arms shipments shifting the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Jordan
Middle East
State Department
Tell
el Sama
U.S
Eshkol
Israel
Arab Defense Council
U.N. Security Council
Britain
Police Chief Seeks Tips After Christmas Bulb Thefts
Police Chief J Thomas Boyd reports recent complaints of stolen Christmas light bulbs and asks the public to call in with sightings or information. The Main Post Office closes at noon tomorrow but the registry window stays open to distribute mail for notices left.
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J. Thomas Boyd
Police Department
WPA Seeks Trade for Holsum Site in Parking Plan
The Winchester Parking Authority proposes trading part of the Valley Distributor building area for the Holsum Bakery site on Indian Alley to enable future multi level parking. The Valley Distributor land is city owned and leased to the Authority. Council would decide its disposition. The bank’s swap offer includes a civic lounge and Chamber of Commerce offices with a new bank at one site.
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Winchester Parking Authority
Holsum Bakery
Braddock
Amherst St
Valley Distributor
Holsum
THE
Commercial and Savings Bank
Indian Alley
Valley Distributors
Chamber of Commerce
Valley
City
Parking Authority
Council
Seeds of Viet-Style War in Thailand Seen by Mansfield
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield warned that Thailand faces a Vietnam-like conflict as U S troops aid rebels as advisers not combatants. He cautioned the war could expand to Laos and Cambodia and risk a broader regional war.
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Thailand
Mansfield
Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Vietnam
U.S
Speace
U.N
U Thant
Laos
Cambodia
Blue Ridge Collection Agency Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Blue Ridge Collection Agency will be closed on Saturday December 24 and Sunday December 26. Normal operations resume on Monday December 27.
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Blue Ridge Collection
Probers to Look at Viet Nam Contractor Purchases
Investigators examine claims U S military contractors bought supplies for Vietnam from Hong Kong firms linked to Communist China. A public hearing possibility looms after Congress reconvenes January 10. Senator Gruening may pursue the matter via his foreign aid subcommittee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Hong Kong
China
Congress
Ernest Gruening
Alaska
Senate
London Observer
United States
Red China
Pentagon
Joseph Lippman
Subcommittee
Pentas G
Observer
Singapore
U S to Send India 900000 Tons Wheat and Sorghum
The United States approves an interim 900000 ton grant of wheat and sorghum to India for the winter, with future shipments subject to congressional review. The Soviet Union also pledges 200000 tons to drought areas, boosting hopes for continued aid through January and February amid a global hunger push.
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Washington
United States
India
U.S
Congress
Soviet Union
Canada
Australia
1967 Winter Wheat Outlook For Virginia
The USDA says 228000 acres in Virginia will plant winter wheat producing about 6.4 billion bushels next year. Total U S winter wheat production is forecast at about 1.3 trillion bushels, up 2 percent from this year, with 1967 crop allotments raised about 32 percent due to strong foreign demand reducing the surplus.
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Washington
U. S. Agriculture Department
Virginia
Department
Snow Expected Across Virginia As Storm Moves East
A winter storm sweeping from Oklahoma to Kentucky may bring a white Christmas to Virginia. Snow begins today, heavy tonight, with dangerous driving and drifting likely. Temperatures range from 15 below in North Dakota to 70 in Key West, and the storm spreads from Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri toward Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Oklahoma
Kentucky
Virginia
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri
Tennessee
Illinois
Harrison
Ark
Snow Belt
Plains
North Dakota
Minnesota
Grand Forks
N.D
Mississippi Valley
Gulf States
N.C
Key West
Fla
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Atlanta
Chicago
Mineneapolis - St. Paul
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Phoenix
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Parcel Post Mailings Drop 51 Percent in Local Figures
Postmaster Wilbur Johnston reports parcel post mailings down 51 percent this year due to frost-damaged apples in the area. Incoming parcels up 2.2 percent with 28 511 arrived and 18 951 mailed. Over three million pieces handled since December 1. peak day 87 700 pieces. Johnston retiring December 30. Joseph A. Haines named as successor candidate.
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Wilbur Johnston
Johnson
Dinner for the Military Holiday Menu for 3 Million
The Defense Personnel Support Center in Philadelphia will supply a Christmas dinner for about 3 million service members worldwide. The menu includes shrimp cocktail, roast turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, broccoli, rolls, fruitcake, pies, fruit, nuts, candy, tea, coffee and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Personnel Support Center
Philadelphia
Philadel
Reemote
State Inspectors Probe Darlington Fire Today
State fire inspectors in Winchester investigate yesterday's blaze at the Darlington Motor Inn that destroyed the Town House Restaurant and the Terrace Club. Arson not suspected, with damage over 100 000 dollars pending insurance estimates.
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Winchester
Darlington Motor Inn
Town House
Terrace Club
William Godenour
Virginia
Southwestern State Hospital
Marion
Christmas Toy Sale and Weather Update Note
Closing notice announces 20 percent off toys at Cammer's Cleaners for 12 hours around December 26. Sears Roebuck and Co advertises December 23 to 24 sales. Virginia weather bulletin notes a low pressure system bringing snow and rain to the state today. A Santa Claus event with candy and fruit is scheduled at Eagles Home on December 24 from 2 to 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Roebuck & Co
Richmond
Louisiana
Virginia
Eagles
Santa Claus
Marines Kill 110 In Battle On Eve Of Christmas Truce
U S Marines report 110 enemy killed in a five hour engagement 16 miles northwest of Hue as coastal batteries hit the destroyer O Brien off the North Vietnamese coast. B52 bombers struck Viet Cong bases near Saigon while cease fire neared.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
O’brien
U.S
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
North
Dong Hoi
Gulf of Tonkin
26Th Marine Regiment
Hue
Guam
Demi Militarized Zone
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Merry Christmas
Willow Lawn Supermarkt
Martin's Drug Stores
Winchester Equipment Co
Brumback & Sons
173Rd Airborne Brigade
Bien Hoa
WPA
Richard J. Martin
Ritter
Probers
Viet
Associated Press
Anchorage
Honolulu
Johnston
Joseph A. Haines
By Joy Miller
AP Women’s
Phia Center
Army
Lone Oak
Wilkins
Darlington
Cammer’s Cleaners
Polly’s Cab, Inc
Duncan Bro. Tire Co
Schenck Food Co. Pifer Stationery & Office Supply
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