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Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

24 Dec 1968

Page 27

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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

27

Christmas around the world 1968 timecapsule

The article sketches a global Christmas amid wars and captivity. Apollo 8 astronauts circle the moon while Pueblo sailors near release plan reunion in San Diego. Billy Graham and Bob Hope entertain troops as Israeli strikes echo in the Middle East. Pope Paul VI prepares midnight Mass in Taranto under guard. In the US shoppers and travelers fill stores and stations. Swat Valley farmers cultivate rice and fruit in Himalayan lowlands.

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U.S Pueblo San Diego Calif Vietnam Billy Graham Terence J. Cooke New York Bob Hope Pope Paul Taranto Church Earth Moon United States
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White Christmas Looms Over Much Of Nation

Snow and bitter cold blanket the northern half of the United States as Pacific storms surge coast to inland ranges. From Oregon to Minnesota and Michigan, 12 to 26 inches fall with drifts of 10 to 12 feet scattering roads and halting travel. Authorities warn of treacherous conditions across eight New York counties and points east, while arctic air drives subzero temperatures through the plains and Midwest.

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