Lakonia Fire Forces Crew and 1000+ to Abandon Ship
A raging fire on the Greek liner Lakonia off Casablanca forced 1,016 to abandon ship during a Christmas cruise. Air and sea rescue saved hundreds as reports varied on total rescued, with observ ers noting 470 to over 800 saved and about 100 floating in the water appearing dead.
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London
Lakonia
Atlantic
U.S. Air Force
Casablanca
U.S
Orlando
Fla
Azores
Montcalm
E. J. Kempton
U.S. 57Th Air Rescue Squadron
Hun
Political Pace Quickens after Kennedy Mourning Ends
Washington reports a brisking political tempo as leaders weigh 1964 options. Scranton considers a Republican bid urged by Eisenhower, Stevenson hints at a possible VP run if Johnson asks, Lodge backs Lodge committee for nomination, Shriver says no plans yet but could be persuaded, Goldwater supporters push to resume effort.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Scranton
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Johnson
Lodge
Hoff Worried By Republican Words In Vermont Session
Democratic Gov. Hoff voiced concern over a Republican statement on progress driven programs and proof based support. He aims to meet with GOP leaders Lt. Gov. Foote and House Speaker Billings to seek clarity and discuss district tax school aid and resource bills.
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Burlington
Hoff
Vermont
Ralph A. Foote
House Spaker
Franklin S. Billings Jr
Stripper Detains Pistol In Ruby Bond Hearing
Dallas AP report says officers seized a .25 pistol from stripper Karen Lyn Bennett 19 known as Little Lyn before Ruby bond hearing proceedings. Witnesses including Bennett were sworn and moved to an anteroom prior to testifying.
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Dallas
Jack Ruby
Kennedy
Karen Lyn Bennett
Little Lyn
Miss Bennett
Official Mourning Ends As Johnson Lights Tree
Washington marked the end of a 30 day national mourning for John F Kennedy as President Johnson lit the Christmas tree at the White House Lincoln Memorial service. Religious leaders lit a torch from Kennedy’s grave flame and Johnson spoke of Kennedy’s legacy and guiding ideals. Flags returned to full staff nationwide while Capitol Hill flags stayed at half staff for Rep. William J. Green Jr. funeral.
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Johnson
Lincoln Memorial
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
United States
Lincoln
White House
Kennedy
Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Bridge
Supreme Court
Abraham Lincoln
John Kennedy
Capitol Hill
William J. Green Jr
Lucy Baines
John F. Kennedy
Christmas quilts secrecy kept by Dorset grandmother
A Dorset family tale recalls Mrs. Carl Ramsay assembling three heirloom quilts for grandchildren. Aged 70 plus helpers Miss Anna Gilbert and Mrs. Gertrude Drury assist in a room rearranged to fit a long quilting frame, with patches from Carriage Trade Shop depicting dolls, dogs, mountains, and Western horses. The scene blends domestic craft with nostalgic ceremony.
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Susan
Carl Ramsay
Anna Gilbert
Gertrude Drury
William Sargent
Dorset
Mrs. Ramsay
Ramsay
Gilbert
Vermont Tourism Leads Nation In Growth
Vermont tourism and recreation have expanded about 110 percent in the past decade, the State Development Department says. A federal survey shows strong growth prospects and high promotional value as expenditures rose from 42.4 million in 1948 to 77.7 million in 1958, an 81.3 percent increase, with detailed notes on lodging, camps, amusements, and ski facilities.
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Montpelier
Vermont
State Development Department
Court throws out case against truck body builder in Berlin blast
A Berlin blast lawsuit against a truck body builder was dismissed in court. The ruling ends the case alleging damages from an explosion at the Berlin facility.
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Berlin
Foreign Aid Bill Faces House Battle Over Wheat Credit
The House Rules Committee cleared the $3 billion foreign aid bill for a floor vote but delays loom. Republicans push to strike the wheat sale financing provision while Democrats blame rivals for the holdup. Senate action unlikely before Friday at earliest.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Russia
Senate House Conference Committee
Rules Committee
GOP
Charles A. Halleck
Ana
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Johnson
White House
Senate
House
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Nolate
Lawmakers Attack Secrecy In Vermont Government
In Montpelier two state legislators challenge secrecy in government citing Deputy AG Chester Stretcham’s opinion. Senator John J. O’Brien asks the Vermont Racing Commission for Vermonter employment data at Green Mountain Park in Pownal. Rep Roger L. MacBride plans a bill to widen public access, while Gov Hoff aides expect the special session to focus on the admin’s program.
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John J. O’brien
D-Chittenden
Racing Commission
Fred P. Davis
Newport
Green Mountain Park
Pownal
O’brien
Davis
Roger L. MacBride
Halifax
Paul H. Guare
Hoff
Guaré
RepubMeah
Commission
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Stratheden
Salta
Rio Grande
Funchal
Madeira
England
Madeira Islands
Laconia
Johan van Oldenbarnavelt
Atlantic Ocean
By Marchen Skinner
Mantua
Italy
Alfred Gilbert
Gressmen
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
MacBride
Ketcham
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