Washingtons Ragged Band One of Americas Best Christmas Presents
The piece recalls Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas 1776 guiding a ragged 2,500 men through ice and snow to defeat Hessian forces at Trenton. About 950 prisoners were captured, Hessian dead numbered 20 to 30, American casualties four. the victory sparked renewed independence resolve. The article notes Hessian troops were payroll soldiers and mentions the Christmas tree introduction.
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America
J. W. Davis Washington
Capitol
George Washington
Delaware River
Trenton
JFK Will Filed in Court Names Kennedy Family as Beneficiaries
The will of assassinated President John F. Kennedy names Jacqueline and their children as primary beneficiaries. Filed in Suffolk County Probate Court, the document set June 18 1954 as signing, provides an initial 25000 dollar bequest to Kennedy's widow, with the estate split into two trusts for the widow and the children.
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John F. Kennedy
Jacqueline
Suffolk County
Caroline
John Jr
Robert F. Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Doctors May Save Sight in Vicki's Eye
Two year old Vicki Wray with eye cancer moved into a bigger home to prepare for Christmas as Duke Hospital doctors in Durham say the cancer may be arrested. Her other eye already was removed and she will return to the hospital early next year for another examination.
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Durham
N.C
Vicki
Johnson Gives Reporters a Personal White House Tour
President Johnson led four women reporters on a 40 minute White House tour recounting Eisenhower's longhand memo aid and his daily 700 document load. He showed the Flower Room pool oval office and autographed family photos ending with praise for women reporters. He also noted weight loss and energy amid a tense schedule.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Oval Office
Chiefs of Staff Visit Johnson for Budget Talk
President Johnson said the Joint Chiefs of Staff will visit his Texas ranch on December 30 to discuss a proposed $9 billion increase in the defense budget. The comment came during an informal chat with reporters.
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Washington
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Thompson Attorneys File Appeal in Murder Conviction
Thompson is appealing his first degree murder conviction in Hennepin County Court for the March 6 slaying of his wife. St Paul attorney T Eugene Thompson seeks bond pending appeal. Documents filed by Hyam Segell and William Fallon. Formal notice of the appeal.
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Hennepin County
Minnesota Supreme Court
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St. Paub
Thompson
Hyam Segell
William Fallon
Supreme Court
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