Maple Leaf Flag Wins Approval in Parliament for Christmas Display
Prime Minister Pearson pushes maple leaf flag as national symbol. Senate backs 38 to 23 and Commons approves. only royal proclamation needed. Union Jack flag remains for allegiance, amid Quebec tensions and pearl of imperial symbols.
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Johnsons to Take Part in National Christmas Tree Ceremony
President and Mrs Johnson will attend the 6:40 p.m. light switch event behind the White House for the Pageant of Peace. The 72 foot tree from New York state will be decorated with 200 gold balls and surrounded by 50 state spruces, six National Zoo reindeer, and a life sized creche. The Johnsons will host receptions and issue greetings cards to officials at home and abroad. Capitol tree lighting will follow on the Capitol grounds by Sen Carl Hayden.
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Radio Invicta pirate founder found dead on Whitstable coast
The body of Harry Featherbee, 38, washed ashore in the Thames estuary after a gale swept out from Radio Invicta’s WWII fort base near Whitstable. Two crew members Simon Ashley and David Shaw were missing as Dutch authorities shut down a pirate station. Wreckage of the 36 foot motor launch was found.
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Nurses Save 15 At Fire Hit Indiana Nursing Home
Fire swept through the McGraw Nursing Home in Fountaintown Indiana killing 16 residents and two inmates while two people were missing. Three attendants evacuated 15 patients including a critically burned one. Firefighters faced cold and water shortages and crews sourced water from Brandywine Creek.
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New Try for German Unification OK With Russia to Come Next Month
Four foreign ministers from the United States Britain France and West Germany plan a meeting next month to explore a fresh approach to Russia on German reunification. The talks in Paris also touch on NATO unity and nuclear forces amid shifting French policy.
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Mercury Nudges Above Zero Mark Cold Wave Lessons
The pre Christmas cold wave eased in Minnesota with temperatures rising above zero in parts of the state after days of severe cold. Hibbing registered 30 below zero, while the Weather Bureau warned of continued below normal readings through next Wednesday. North Dakota roads remained blocked in some southwestern counties, two deaths linked to the storm were reported, and North Dakota overnight lows ranged from 10 to 15 below. In South Dakota Aberdeen recorded 24 below, and the R E Banning family reported 200 sheep lost to high winds and cold temps in Flasher, North Dakota.
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Prosecutor Byrne Displays Movie Camera in Newark Office
Essex County Prosecutor Bren dan J. Byrne demonstrates a movie camera in his Newark office. He holds a sign warning drinking drivers they will be "in the movies" when they appear at police stations to deter fights with charges by showing offenders how they look under influence.
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U S and Soviet Pressure to End UN Peacekeeping Dispute
The Asia Africa group urged a quick settlement of the U N and Soviet dispute over peacekeeping dues. A rescue fund plan would let the Soviet bloc contribute without admitting payment, aiming to secure Assembly acclamation before Christmas and adjournment until Jan. 11 for further talks. Soviet envoy Fedorenko demanded unanimous Assembly adoption for any fund proposal.
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Moon Eclipse Visible Across Americas Tonight
An total lunar eclipse will be visible across North and South America. The Earth's shadow begins at 7:59 p.m. EST, fully covers the moon from 9:07 p.m. to 10:07 p.m., and ends by 11:15 p.m. with the moon clearing the shadow.
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Humphrey Tours UN Building During New York Visit
Vice President elect Hubert H. Humphrey toured the United Nations headquarters in New York and met with Under secretary Ralph J. Bunche. He shook hands with Cyprus Ambassador Zenon Rossides and thanked him after saying he had seen Cyprus and appreciated the visit.
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Des Moines Youth Acquitted in Slaying Case at Iowa Falls
Frank W. Berlin, 19, once a West Des Moines football star, was acquitted of all charges in the death of James Robert Ward, 31, a roofing company employee. The verdict came after a two week trial, with Berlin's father Frank Berlin II, the state aeronautics director, showing emotion during the court moment.
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Frank W. Berlin
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James Robert Ward
Iowa Falls
Frank Berlin II
American engineer and Russian chauffeur sentenced for espionage conspiracy
In Newark New Jersey an American engineer John W. Butenko and Russian driver Igor Ivanov were given long prison terms after again denying guilt. Butenko received 30 years on the espionage charge and five-year concurrent terms on related counts. Ivanov drew 20 years for the conspiracy and five years concurrently on a second charge.
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Stricken Areas Hit by More Snow and Cold Wave
Subzero temperatures spanning eighteen states set records as cattle losses mount in Montana and North Dakota. Weather warnings flourished from Alabama to New England while Montana ranchers and the National Guard faced heavy snowfall and livestock crises.
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TV Showcase Delayed By Mechanical Difficulties
Printing problems prevent pre-cut tabloid format for the TV Showcase section today. Readers must pull out the section, cut and fold it themselves. The Herald apologizes for the inconvenience.
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Traffic Deaths Slide In State and IOWA Totals
State shows 795 traffic deaths today versus 70 a year ago while Iowa reports 606 deaths compared with no clear prior figure. The fragmentary data suggests nationwide traffic fatalities tracking but lacks full context or dates.
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