Weather snarls homeward rush for Christmas travel
Stormy weather snarled the home for Christmas rush as travelers challenged airlines railroads and buses. Holiday traffic surged at major hubs with many lines predicting record business before New Year. Military furloughs and widespread fog drizzle and snow caused cancellations and backlogs across the Northeast and Midwest.
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Kennedy Plans Bermuda Meeting With Macmillan
President Kennedy decided to travel to Bermuda to meet British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan the day after consulting doctors about his father’s condition. The 2 hour flight from Palm Beach is set for Thursday with Kindley Air Force Base as the arrival point.
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Church of God Opens Second Kenya Secondary School
Church leaders announce government approval for a second Church of God secondary school in Kenya with grants for staffing. Richard Woodsome will lead the Emusem school opening in January with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Sharp joining Mwihila’s staff. Mr. and Mrs. Woodsome depart Jan 1 with their four children.
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Post Office Handles Record Mail Load
The Anderson Post Office handled the largest mail load in its history on Monday and Tuesday as the Christmas rush peaked. Acting Postmaster Howard Ring said the record volume came with fewer employees due to new overtime programs for regular career staff.
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Woman Implicates Salesman in Small Item Frauds
A door to door salesman was jailed by city police for investigation of fraud after an 8 year old Anderson woman issued checks totaling 535 dollars. Jeffery Coppess, 20, of 830 EZ 7th St was jailed for aiding the writing of checks for small purchases including lemon extract and liniment. The theft involved three checks for 1.75 dollars, 175 dollars and 185 dollars. Police also jailed Dick Gray, 40, of 202015 Pearl St for grand larceny after stealing 150 dollars worth of tools from Qualif ied Used Cars. The story also notes a record national mail volume during holiday delivery and changes to all in one delivery.
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Kennedy Macmillan Bermuda Meet Photographers Access
UPI reports on photographers assigned to cover the Kennedy Macmillan Bermuda meeting. The White House issued a guide listing six fully equipped darkroom units for visiting photographers, to be set up in the Bermudians Hotel ladies steam bath.
Two Teens Injured After High Speed Main Street Chase
A high speed pursuit on Main Street ended in the 1000 block when a fleeing car struck another vehicle, injuring two Yorktown youths Charles McKibben and Maurice Masters both 17. They had reportedly stolen beer from Madison Beverage Co. and were taken to St John's Hospital with lacerations, contusions, and chest injuries. They were released to juvenile authorities and charged with reckless driving and petit larceny.
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UN backs U S Soviet space and arms talks push
The UN General Assembly unanimously approved U S Soviet plans to launch negotiations on disarmament and peaceful space exploration. Debates over Congo and other issues loomed as the 104 nation body prepared for a Christmas recess. A 12 nation disarmament committee and a 29 member outer space panel were authorized with a June 1 deadline for reporting back. Geneva emerged as the likely site for talks, with eight new nations joining the committee.
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Indian forces crush last Portuguese hold in Marmagos Goa
Indian troops overtook Marmagos port, ending major resistance in Goa with 1,500 Portuguese defenders captured. Governor general Vassalo e Silva found hiding and taken into custody. Goan civil servants to resume duties. two Goans attacked collaborators but no killings reported.
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Epperson Named Commander of 9-County Pendleton Post
Col John J. Barton announced Epperson will lead the 9-county Pendleton district, replacing Lt. Paul Doherty who resigned. Several promotions followed at Pendleton and Redkey posts as troopers move within the state police. Epperson has served as acting lieutenant for a month and has long held detective ranks, while Coca Tshombe era shifts tied to Congo news are also noted in dispatches.
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Earthquake Ravages Western Colombia Killing Dozens
A powerful quake in western Colombia causes at least 20 deaths and over 100 injuries as churches collapse and prisoners are trapped. Communications blackouts hinder relief, with Cali and Bogota among affected cities and disaster aid dispatched from Medellin and Manizales.
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Moss Hart Dies at 57 In Palm Springs
Broadway producer and Pulitzer prize winning playwright Moss Hart died of a heart attack in Palm Springs at age 57. He left two unfinished plays believed to be among his best and was with his wife Kitty Carlisle when the fatal attack occurred.
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Christmas Story Youth Of the Nazarene
In a special Christmas tale by Ralph Byers, church editor of The Anderson Herald, the youth Yesua awaits a promised yoke while Nahor prepares oxen for work. Sabbath eve preparations unfold with a singe of domestic scenes as Yosefa and Nahor assist and the day of rest approaches.
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Weather snapshot with light snow flurries
Cloudy day with a few snow flurries and cold night. High reaches 3 degrees, low around 3. Tomorrow stays cloudy and cold with similar temperatures. Sunrise at 8:00 a.m. and sunset at 3:19 p.m. Moonset at 7:37 a.m.
State Asks To Dismiss Appeal Suit
The State moves to dismiss a suit by former Indiana Reformatory guard David T. Barnes claiming wrongful dismissal. Deputy Atty. Gen. McNevin argues improper filing and lack of jurisdiction while Barnes seeks reinstatement after July 26 firing for alleged inmate money smuggling. Judge Niblack postponed ruling until after Jan 1.
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