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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
3
Pittsburgh AP report notes 1964 as the steel industry’s second consecutive good year with production near 127 million tons, eclipsing 1935’s 100 million plus peak. Profits rose for major companies and capital spending hit a record 1.8 billion, signaling a long‑term comeback through modernization and efficiency gains.
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson marks her 52nd birthday in Johnson City Texas with little public fanfare as a White House spokesman indicates she will spend the day wrapping Christmas presents and decorating the ranch home. Press Secretary George Reedy said no birthday celebration was planned for the First Lady.
Exile governments in Congo face slim chances for orderly development four years after independence. Cyrille Adoula's administration struggles with rebels and external meddling as Moscow and Peking vie for influence. The United States aims to keep Congo united and free of Communists, but leadership is thin and factional battles hinder progress. Tshombe's brief leadership failed to stabilize Katanga and the east, prompting Belgian and U.S. rescue efforts and international denunciations.
HAL BOYLE writes that the fat man becomes a symbol of Christmas joy and plenty during the holiday week, delighting strangers yet concealing inner sadness as he plays Pagliacci to please the crowd before the post holiday quiet returns.
Washington AP Americans report unprecedented public cooperation in Christmas mailing with 99 percent of cards and packages to be delivered by Christmas Eve. Postmaster General Joe A Gronau announced a record 7 billion pieces of Christmas mail to be delivered by Thursday night, surpassing last year’s figure. Mississippi football roster notes include 25 lettermen with 18 linemen.
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