Ship in danger as gale strands City of Midland 41 off Ludington
Winds up to 60 mph and gusts to 80 keep the 405 foot City of Midland 41 marooned on a sandbar at Ludington Harbor. 181 passengers and crew of 53 remain aboard safely as tugboats cannot move the vessel amid full gale conditions. captain Gates reports passengers passively occupy themselves while meals are served and the ship remains 750 feet from shore.
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Ludington
Mich
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Midland
Ludington, Mich
Lake Michigan
Ludington Harbor
City of
Th Re Winkel
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Channel
Ludingston
Lower Michigan
Manitowoc
Wis
Henry
Gates
Winkel
Carriere
Crewe
B52 Viet Force Nearly Doubled in Vietnam Missions
Washington reports the Pentagon has nearly doubled B52 bombing strength in Vietnam with about 20 additional Stratofortress aircraft joining 30 at Guam. Officials say raids will target Viet Cong troop concentrations and supply routes, as guerrillas fear sudden air strikes.
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Washington
Pentagon
Viet Nam
Guam
South Viet Nam
Stolen Casket Info Sought by Prince William County Sheriff
Request for information on a stolen casket issued by Prince William County sheriff with contact details for Manassas office provided by Frederick County Sheriff Robert L. DeHaven. Also notes films of Herndon Handley and James Wood Handley games to be shown at a Judges Association meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Lee Jackson Restaurant.
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Prince William County
Manassas
Frederick County
Robert L. DeHaven
Herndon Handley
James Wood- Handley
Ettc Association
Lee-Jackson
Gestido to Have Broad Powers in Uruguay Presidency
Montevideo Uruguay AP President elect Oscar Aniel Gestido will wield broad executive powers for five years under constitutional reforms approved in Sunday’s election. The reforms replace the nine man governing council with a single chief executive aiming to boost efficiency and revive the nation’s ailing economy.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Oscaraniel Gestido
Nineeman
Pittsylvania Store Owner Fatally Shot In Robbery
In Pittsylvania near Danville an armed bandit shot and killed store owner Albert Holley and injured his cousin Willard Holley at Holley’s gas station and grocery six miles west. The robber fled with cash from the register after arriving in a white compact car shortly before 5 p.m. Authorities reported both victims were hit with a head wound. Willard Holley was hospitalized in Greensboro, N.C. in critical condition.
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Danville
Holley
Albert Holley
Here
Willard Holley
Greensboro, N.C
Penney's Extends Hours Through Christmas Season
Starting Thursday December 1 Penney's will stay open nightly through Christmas offering shoppers longer hours and easy access for holiday purchases.
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Penney’s
Government Transfusion Aids Home Building Drive
The government shells out 250 million dollars to back FHA and VA insured mortgages on new homes up to 15000 dollars in base price. Officials link this move to broader tax and spending debates as housing starts hit a postwar low and Congress weighs tax increases. Analysts differ on timing and impact while Congress ponders revenue sharing and inflation risks.
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Washington
Johnson
Federal Housing Administration
The
Veterans Administration
Hawaii
Alaska
Guam
Congress
Jone
Hale Boggs
D-La
William Proxmire
de Wis
Proxmire
Senate
House Economic Committee
Preview of Winter Storm Hits Area Early
A cold wind driven rain and snow swept the region with up to three inches reported in parts. Measurable snow arrived after a cold start, with a 31 degree low and .60 inch precipitation overall. The State Highway Department prepared for heavier snowfall, but only a light blast occurred as workers returned home after the weather subsided.
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State Highway Department
Cross Junction
Woo
Two Egyptian Planes Shot Down Over Israel
An Israeli army spokesman said two Egyptian MIG 19 planes were shot down after a brief dogfight over southern Israel near Beerotayim. Both Egyptian aircraft fell inside Egyptian territory while Israeli Mirages returned safely. No Israeli casualties.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Negev Desert
Beerotayim
Judean Mountains
Rujum
Jordan
Foresery
Bageant Elected Director of 1967 Apple Blossom Firemen Parade
Harold M. Bageant was elected director of the 1967 Apple Blossom Firemen Parade at a meeting of city and county firemen. About 60 members attended the session at the George Washington Hotel amid light snow flurries. Four assistant parade directors were chosen: Jack Owens Reuss Mervil Bailey Hubert McArtor and Charles Bachman. Arthur Jolliffe was re elected secretary of the parade department for 1967.
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Harold M. Bageant
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Winchester
Frederick County
George Washington Hotel
Department of Firemen
Jack Owens
Reuss
Mervil Bailey
Friendship
Hubert McArtor
Round Hill
Charles Bachman
Shawnee
Arthur Jolliffe
Gainesboro
U N Seen Holding Line Against Red China Entry
The United Nations General Assembly voted to again bar seating Red China in the UN. A two thirds vote request by the U S was expected to pass, blocking Peking's entry this year. An Italian plan for a year long study could shift the stalemate in the long run.
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U.N
China
United Nations
N.Y
General Assembly
Peking
United Nations, N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
U.S
Troe
Storm Brings Snow to Virginia Mountains
A strong Great Lakes storm sends northerly winds and unseasonable cold into Virginia with several inches of snow expected across the western mountains. The system disrupts travel and worsens winter conditions in the region.
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Richmond
Great Lakes
Virginia
King Hussein warns Middle East on brink of explosion
King Hussein of Jordan told the AP that the Middle East is on the brink of a world peace threatening explosion. He warned Israel, the Arab world, and the West that Jordan would strike back harder if attacked again across the armistice line. He rejected Israel's claim of retaliation for border raids and cited prior demonstrations and Jordanian army loyalty during crises.
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Roy Essoyan
King Hussein
Jordan
Middle East
Amman
Hussein
Associated Press
Israel
Arab World
West
Royal Palace
Man
Ross
Samua
Jordanian Frontier
Ground Lull Continues in Vietnam
Reports from U S and South Vietnamese commands show ongoing ground lull for the third day with 75 Communists killed in small skirmishes and 53 enemy deaths in multiple patrols. The Dalat convoy ambushes raise casualties with no government loss details while U S B 52 bombers target North Vietnamese concentrations near Pleiku as 50 more long-range bombers join the fleet.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U. S
Bill and Bills Auto Service to Close for Family Death
The shop will close on Wednesday November 30 at noon to observe a death in the family and plans to reopen Thursday morning December 1 at 8 A.M.
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Bill & Bill’s
Some Relief Predicted for Michigan Snowstorm
The U S Weather Bureau forecast relief from heavy snow and gales that stranded more than 1 000 people and disrupted travel and power across Michigan. Snow diminished in western and northern areas but drifting and blizzards persisted in the northeast.
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Detroit
U.S. Weather Bureau
Upper Michigan
Michigan
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