Johnson to spend Christmas at Texas ranch with kinfolk
President Johnson plans a Texas ranch Christmas with his sisters brothers uncles and cousins present. He may hunt or hike in the hills after lighting the White House tree and hopes to depart after the ceremony. The Johnsons keep a large family gathering tradition with red velvet stockings and a turkey dinner prepared by May Davis.
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Council wraps up 1963 with brief session and Jan 2 agenda
The city council held a 30 minute meeting and plans a noon Jan 2 session to finish 1963 business. Ordinance 345 approved selling a vacated alley to Charles Starr for 50 dollars. Pat Crawford named fire chief and Matt Mathisen named assistant chief. Sewer lines for several areas accepted. Building permits issued for a D X Sunray station, Earl May remodel, and a Morris Lake garage.
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Haircut Prices Rise in Rock Island Union Shops
The executive board of Barbers Local No 113 voted to raise haircut prices in Rock Island from 1.75 to 2 dollars on Thursday. Davenport and Bettendorf on the Iowa side kept the rate at 1.75 with no expected change before February.
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Weather outlook from Thursday to Saturday
Forecast shows cloudy conditions with much colder air moving in. Thursday night lows around 10 to 15 below zero in the north and extreme southern areas. Friday remains cloudy and colder with subzero highs in the north and near five below in the south. Saturday expected to be less cold though still cool.
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Muskegon Battles Deep Snow In Record December Storm
Muskegon Michigan shoveled through nearly three feet of snow as another 1 to 3 inches was expected. The city’s December total could reach 37 inches with several weather records already broken. The storm, centered over southwestern Ontario, sent temperatures plummeting across the Midwest and Southeast.
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Thieves Loot U S Air Bases in Morocco
An Air Force report details native theft at three Strategic Air Command bases in Morocco after transfer to Moroccan control. Looted items include doors windows frames copper wiring stainless steel latrine fixtures and power cables as the bases were evacuated and closed.
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Son Visits Mother Before Returning Home
Bernard Brodersen left today for Minneapolis after spending several days with his mother Mrs Madelire Brodersen at 606 Locust Street.
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Veterans to Get Over $3 Million in Insurance Dividends
Iowa veterans with government life insurance will receive more than 3 million dollars in dividends starting January 2. The payouts will total 61,986 former servicemen, according to Veterans Administration officials in Des Moines. The accelerated payments were ordered by President Kennedy to stimulate the economy.
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Jaycees to Provide Christmas Shopping Tour for Needy Kids
The Atlantic Jaycees host 20 underprivileged children for a Christmas shopping tour Saturday led by Dick Wright. The day starts with skating at Platime rink with the Platime Rebels, then a fire truck ride downtown, $5 per child for gifts, wrapping at St. Pauls Lutheran, caroling, and a Santa visit.
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Jaycees Plan Christmas Projects and Local Civic News
Atlantic Jaycees finalize two Christmas projects the Tour of Lights for seniors and a shopping tour for children with Santa and skating. The club reports store support and a nine candidate Outstanding Young Farmer list. In Moscow police seal off access to the Ghanaian embassy after protests over a student death reported as frozen or alcohol related.
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San Antonio Chamber to Honor Mrs Kennedy
Perrh Salinas president of the San Antonio Mexican Chamber of Commerce says Mrs John F Kennedy will receive the chamber's John F Kennedy Alliance for Progress Award for promoting goodwill and understanding between the United States and Latin American nations. She will receive it early next year.
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Record Cold Sweeps Iowa as Nation Braces for More Freeze
Iowans endured another night of marrow freezing cold with 16 below at Clinton the coldest Dec 19 on record. Lows reached 2 below Council Bluffs 14 below Waterloo 10 below Charles City and 9 below Carroll with forecasts calling for deeper statewide cold into Thursday night and Friday.
Officer Injured in Crash in Houston
Naval Lt. Dwight Irving Worrell 28 of Houston formerly Fort Dodge Iowa remained hospitalized Thursday with injuries from a Dec. 14 traffic accident in Houston. He had cuts on the wrist and chin and other injuries while the other driver, Ruth Byess 46 of Houston, was killed.
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Berlin wall crossing points enlarged for Christmas reunions
East German border guards widened two wall crossing points in Berlin to speed West Berliners visiting relatives during Christmas reunions. About 800,000 West Berliners may visit East Berlin on one day passes through Jan 5, with thousands lining up to apply amid police presence and frigid conditions.
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Stevenson laughs at political questions about VP run
Adlai E. Stevenson, United Nations chief U.S. delegate, dismisses vice presidential speculation saying his job is at the UN and to do his best for the President and country. He notes he ran for president in 1952 and 1956, losing to Eisenhower both times.
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Interest in decoration contest lags as entries fall short
Atlantic City Jaycees report weak response to the annual Christmas lighting contest with four divisions and $100 in prizes. Judges will review displays December 26 from 6 to 10 p m, and residents are urged to report overlooked displays by calling Ben or Jerry Nichols.
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Student Accused of Shooting Two Teachers in Groves
A 15-year-old junior high student at Woodlawn Junior High fired on two teachers Wednesday after a reprimand. Carlos Rojo, 35, in fair condition with stomach, arm, and hand wounds. David Garrett, 34, treated and released after being pellet struck in the leg. The student was turned over to juvenile authorities.
Sioux Center Voters OK $205000 Elementary School Addition
Voters in the Sioux Center Community School District approved a $205000 bond issue on Wednesday to fund an addition to the local elementary school. The measure passed as districts prepare for expanded student capacity.
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Lights On In London Brightens Regent Street Christmas
London artfully lit for Christmas as Regent Street dazzles with star like lights and Oxford Street glows with flaming orbs in pink green blue and yellow. The display has become a decade old London tradition amid heavy traffic and festive crowds.
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Delaware Governor Signs Public Accommodations Bill
Governor Elbert N. Carvel signed a public accommodations bill prohibiting denial of service based on race creed color or national origin. The law repeals a previous provision allowing businesses to refuse service if it harmed their business interests.
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Christmas Star Seen as Scout Rocket Declares Space Nail
A 73 foot Scout rocket launched from Point Arguello California carried a folded polka dot nose package that could become a new Christmas star satellite, marking a notable space test by AP report.
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