Enemy Camps Pounded as 60,000 Troops Lurk on Border
B52 strikes hit enemy base camps 60 miles north-northwest of Saigon near the Cambodian border. Sixty thousand troops are alleged massed for a total attack, with 1,500 tons dropped in eight missions. Reports note light nationwide action and Marine rocket exchanges near the DMZ.
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Do Cao Tri
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Tri
Vietnam Press
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Hanoi
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United States
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Santa Claus Special ship to Vietnam servicemen for Christmas
Deadline nears for mailing large surface parcels to Vietnam servicemen on the Santa Claus Special. The ship departs California later this month and will stop at Da Nang Qui Nhon Cam Rahn Bay and Saigon with an approximate three week Pacific crossing. Packages should be marked Santa Claus Special.
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California
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Qui Nhon
Cam Rahn Bay
Saigon
Pacific
Correction: Jewel Box ad coupon price corrected
The Star corrections note that the Deluxe Cast Aluminum Cookware Set should be $12.88, not $9.95, as previously advertised. Send the coupon to The Jewel Box or Royal Jewelers.
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Jewel Box
Royal Jewelers
Nixon and Johnson to confer before inauguration
President-elect Richard Nixon and President Johnson are expected to announce an early meeting in the coming days. Nixon plans a session with running mate Spiro Agnew, possibly with John son. A reunion with Hubert Humphrey is considered likely as a gesture of goodwill. Nixon will not travel to Vietnam unless Johnson deems it helpful for peace. He declared a moratorium on major appointments until Dec. 5 while outlining talent searches and budget liaison plans for his administration.
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Thieu
Recount Sought In County Liquor Vote
A Frederick County citizens group seeks a circuit court recount of the county liquor by the drink vote. The official tally shows dry by 31 votes from 7,425 ballots, with Shawnee urban district voting yes by 322. An attorney will handle filing of 20 petitions to initiate the recount.
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Circuit Court
Teates
Citizens For Progress
Most Wanted Fugitive Reynolds Caught in Torquay
Bruce Reynolds, linked to Britain's Great Train Robbery, was arrested in Torquay on the south coast in connection with the Aug 8 1963 $7 million heist. Police said he was a top target as Ronald Biggs remained at large. Reynolds 37, held for questioning in London.
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Biggs
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Wandsworth
Babbacombe
Cornish Riviera
Scotland Yard
Dance Tonight Little Mac's Restaurant
Ted Whipp and The DewDroppers perform a lively show at Little Mac's Restaurant tonight. The event features a mix of soul and rock with danceable hits, drawing local music fans and diners seeking entertainment.
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Little Mac’s
Ted Whipp & the Dewdroppers
Italian Students Riot Demand School Reform
Rome reports high school and university student protests across Italy as unions plan demonstrations and strikes for mid November. Students want access to school facilities for debates on reforming the antiquated education structure.
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Rome
Italy
Two Workmen Freed After Cave-In At School Site
Two construction workers Cecil Bynaker and Otis Runion were partially buried when shale toppled in a ditch at the Robert E Ayler Junior High School site east of Stephen City. They were rescued by Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad and taken to Winchester Community Hospital, with Bynaker in fair condition and Runion released after treatment.
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Robert E. Ayler Junior High
Stephen City
New Market
Cecil Bynaker
Otis Runion
Winchester Volunteer Rescue
Bynaker
Mr.Runion
Clem Clinger
Winchester Savings Ad Promotes Insured 5.25% Rate
An advertisement from Winchester Savings & Loan invites depositors in Boscawen and Washington to earn five and a quarter percent on insured savings. The notice emphasizes safety of funds and the bank’s reliability.
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Winchester Savings & Loan
Boscawen
Washington
Thieu Seeks to Lead South Vietnam in Paris Talks
South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu proposed reorganizing the Paris peace talks with one delegation led by Saigon and the North Vietnamese side led by Hanoi. He urged U S and allies share representation, arguing his side bears the aggressor role. Thieu opposed four party talks and warned Hanoi has escalated attacks despite Johnson's bombing halt.
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Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Paris
Thieu
National Liberation Front
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Johnson
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Hae
Washington
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
Bunker
Thien
Han Noi
South Vietnam
Thieu Proposal Prompts Prompt Study by U S Officials
U S officials vow quick careful study of South Vietnam's bid to take the lead in Paris peace talks with North Vietnam. They expect a Johnson Nixon meeting soon and say Thieu seeks firmer U S backing, hoping to pressure North Vietnam to downgrade the Viet Cong.
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U.S
South Vietnam
United States
Paris
North Vietnam
Thieu
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
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Hanoi
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Prague dives into anti Soviet riot on Bolshevik anniversary
Thousands of protesters in Prague shouted Russians go home and burned Soviet flags in the largest anti Soviet demonstration since the invasion. Czechoslovak troops and police cracked down with water cannon tear gas and clubs injuring and arresting participants while ambulances ferried the wounded. The six hour riot marked October 6 observances amid concerns of Soviet intervention.
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Prague
Czechoslovak
Virginia Weather Brushed by High Plains High
A high pressure area over the Plains states moved into the region bringing generally fair skies and brisk winds across Virginia today. The pattern favors continued dry conditions with cooler nights and milder afternoons through the week.
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Plains States
Virginia
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