Tidal Wave and Twister Struck Off India Cause Wide Devastation
A cyclone and 15 foot tidal surge off India's southeastern coast near Ceylon left thousands homeless and up to 2,000 feared dead. Isolated villages lack food and water as air force planes airlift supplies and trains report many drowned. Damage estimates reach about 150 million dollars with ports and roads heavily wrecked.
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Delhi
India
Ceylon
Rameswaram
Colombo
Air
Rameswaramy
Duke Of Windsor Awakens On Christmas In Hospital
In Methodist Hospital Houston the Duke of Windsor, a 1-year-old patient, remained festive as he recuperates from December 16 abdominal surgery. He and the duchess exchanged gifts after breakfast, and dinner featured stewed prunes and squash. Visitors included Bishop Paul Martin and Houston’s British consul general C. Peter Hope.
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Houston
Tex
Duke of Windsor
England
Methodist Hospital
Paul Martin
Texas Methodist Church
C. Peter Hope
Hospital Notes from Gulf Coast Patients and Rooms
A list of admitted patients with names and room numbers across Gulf Coast facilities. Included are Mmuted to San Jacinto Metho notes for several individuals such as Cathy Wesselhoff in Room 215, Winston Coones in Room 220, Mary Evans in Room 205, and others like Peggy Riggins in Room 3107, Andy Sutherland in Room 125, and Elda M. Morgan in Crosby with room details. The fragmentary record shows multiple patients and their assigned rooms.
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San Jacinto
Emrie Lowe
Jose A.yepez
Ave
Gulf Coast
Peggy 2D. Riggins
Crosby
lRoom
J. ‘Reese
Fayle
Room
Andy Sutherland
Lloyd
Michael W. Gibbs
Hankomer
Mrs. J. O. Horn
Mont Belvieu
Annette M. Kristak
Ulah
Elda M. Morgan
Flood- Battered California Sees Mass Dinners and Receding Waters
Flood actions stretch across Northern California with mass Christmas dinners at Fern Dale Fairgrounds and other communities. Search teams continue as waters recede. 39 bridges may have to be rebuilt and highway 101 remains closed. Damage tops 150 million in Humboldt County and Scotia mill loss hits 3 million. Oregon toll stands at 15 while Southeast storms yield tornadoes and cold Midwest weather.
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Ferndale Fairgrounds
Eureka
Civil Defense
California
Western Pacific Railroad
Humboldt County
Charles Shafferd
Pacific Lumber Co
Scotia
Oregon
Portland
Gray
Macon
Midwest
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
Tow
Palladium Riot After Concert Ends Flare for Refunds
Fans booed and rioted after a concert at the Palladium. Some said singers were unpaid while others damaged property including ash trays, plants, bottles, and liquor bars. A backstage trash fire sparked chaos as box office windows were smashed and fights erupted. Police estimated damages between 5 thousand and 15 thousand dollars.
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Page
Son
Patch‘es
Plane Adventure Attracts Everyday People To Flight
An article explains plane operation basics and encourages readers to try piloting. It notes that beginners often hesitate but that practice builds confidence, citing social circles like parties and clubs where everyday people have discovered they can fly.
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PTA
Bridge Club
Berneath
Pilots Meeting Called For Baytown Airport Details
A Baytown aviation meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Chamber of Commerce Building. Cecil Echger and Dr. Jesse Kirkpatrick urge all area pilots and interested flyers to learn about the proposed Baytown Municipal Airport and its role for industry. The event, sponsored by the Chamber Aviation Committee, will cover national aviation context and feature Patrick Ball and Dr. W. O. Finch. A five-program speaker bureau is available for other groups.
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Baytown
Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Echger
Jesse Kirkpatrick
Chamber
Aviation Committee
Patrick Ball
Chamber Aviation Committee
W. O. Finch
City Aviation Committee
Ball
Dave Sherron
Don's Skeleton Leads To Death
Douglasville man James L. Purcell, 56, was charged with murdering his estranged wife in Florida after she mailed him the skeleton of her dog as a Christmas present. She was found shot in her Magnolia Haven home in Ocala, Florida, as Purcell awaited grand jury action.
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Douglasville, Ga
Douglasville
James L. Purcell
Florida
J.C. Hicks
Purcell
Ocala
Fla
Army Pvt Larry D Eatherton Assigned to Airborne Division
Army private Larry D. Eatherton, son of Mr and Mrs Bohey D Eatherton, 5615 Cedar Bayou Lynchburgs Road, was assigned December 15 to the list Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He attended Robert E Lee High School entered the Army in July 1964 and completed basic training at Fort Prok Le
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ARMY
Larry D. Eatherton
Bohey D. Eatherton
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburgs Road
Airborne Division
Fort Campbell
Eatherton
Robert E. Lee
Fort Prok
Italy Still Without New President
Rome AP Italy’s parliamentary factions conferred to break the two week deadlock in the elections for a new president. They met around Rome as Parliament convened for the 17th ballot in the marathon vote. Deputy Premier Pietro Nenni and Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat remained the strongest candidates after Leone withdrew.
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Rome
Italy
Romie
Pietro Nenni
Gi|Msepye Saragat
Nenni
Antonio Seant
Christian Democrat
Giovanni Leone
Christian Democrats
Sarugat
Lifeboat Fails In Smith Voyager Rescue By Crew Claims
Survivors of the American freighter Smith Voyager say the lifeboat was not in proper working order. Eleven crew members died in heavy seas near Bermuda as the lifeboat capsized during a rescue attempt. A Coast Guard hearing is planned in Miami to probe the statements and conditions aboard the vessel.
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New York
Harris
Freeport
Hethamas
Ceuta
Smith
Rocco
Voyager
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Mathilde Bollen
Coast ‘Guard
Dallas
Houston
Donald Covert
National Maritime Union
Coast Guard
Miami
Bosiswain Buster
San Antonio
Jim Wright
Redington Beach
Fla
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Ben Usta
Tony
Conover Able
Trouston
U.S. 101
Willits
Crescent City
Teast
Join W. Parker
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Sam Pa
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Knights OF Columbus Hall
Baytown, Texas
Hal Kidder & His Orchestra
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