Christmas visit aids wounded Vietnam soldiers host of relatives
In San Francisco, 110 relatives of 27 wounded Vietnam veterans gathered at Letterman Hospital as Operation Sleigh Bells, funded by Northern Californians, sponsored by VFW District 15, covered travel and hotel costs for many. Some visitors paid part of their way, and more arrivals were expected over the weekend.
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Christmas Dinner Brings 29 to Louis Prather's Home
Louis E. Prather 83 opened his home in Winfield Kansas to a Christmas dinner inviting any who wished to come. Thirty six years after spending Christmas alone at a service station he hosted this year with help from eight neighbors and Seventh Day Adventist Church members who prepared the meal.
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Hess family visits ex-deputy Hitler at British hospital
Berlin reports Ruedi Hess and his mother Lise Hess were obliged to sign statements agreeing not to discuss their pre Christmas visit to Rudolf Hess or his health. Hess, 73, a former deputy of Adolf Hitler, is treated at a British military hospital for ulcers while serving a life term in Sandau prison as a war criminal.
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Apollo 11 trio autograph for charity fetches 957.97
Houston Chronicle fundraiser auction drew three Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins signing a copy of Footprints on the Moon. The item sold for 957.97 to benefit a Houston charity toy and candy fund for children.
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Five Day Ohio Forecast Calls for Snow and Cold
Five day forecast shows temperatures well below normal through Wednesday with highs in the 20s and teens at night. Snow is expected late Tuesday or Wednesday with flurries mainly north and east on most days and mixed precipitation possible in western regions. Relative humidity and barometric data are noted. no major day to day changes anticipated.
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Mint Pushes Half Dollar Production Amid Silver Shortage
Washington AP report says the U S Mint continues producing scarce silver half dollars despite Treasury push for copper nickel versions. Denver Mint produced 18.65 million 50 cent pieces in November, nearing a fifth of the legal ceiling, with low circulation and banks reporting empty inventories.
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Manifesto Tops Religion News for 1969 in Nation
The Black Manifesto and church responses were named the top religion story of 1969 by the Religious Newswriters Association. It earned 421 of 430 points with most editors placing it first.
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Chauncey Power Line Snaps Disrupts Christmas Day Traffic
A power line fell across Main Street in Chauncey near Route 682 at about 1 p m on Christmas Day. Traffic detoured around 4th and Mound Streets while Marshal John Villars directed vehicles until the live line danger was removed by the electric crew. Chauncey Personal: Miss Sharon Abdella of State College Pa visits Chauncey relatives during holiday dinner with the Abdellas and guests from Nelsonville Millfield.
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Nancy Fiske
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