Pilgrims Flock to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve
Thousands of Christians prayed at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem despite full inns and heavy security. Israeli troops with submachine guns guarded Manger Square as pilgrims endured limited access and strict entry rules, hoping to attend a ticketed midnight Mass with Msgr. Alberto Gort of Jerusalem.
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FBI Continues Search For Woman Kidnapper
The case centers on Barbara Jane Mackle abducted from a Atlanta motel and kept alive four days in a rented coffin. Gary Steven Krist is jailed on extortion charges, with Ruth Eisemann Schier still missing. Investigators weigh Georgia kidnapping prosecution though federal charges apply locally.
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FBI
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Petite Ruth Eisemann Schier
Honduras
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Miami Herald Today
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Santa Claus Letters Show Hoosier Town Charm
In Santa Claus Indiana, the whimsical letters to Santa arrive with childish handwriting and printing. Townsfolk treat them with priority, replying that Santa will do his best though he cannot grant every wish. The town, named in 1852 for the patron saint of Christmas, thrives as a tourist draw.
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UPID
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Santa
Morse Considers Senate Appeal On Election
Oregon Senate race winner Robert Packwood faces potential contest by Sen Wayne Morse who vows to decide after Christmas whether to seek Senate review. Morse disputed thousands of ballots in recount showing Packwood leading by 3,263 votes after initial 3,445 margin. Packwood urged Morse to resolve doubts and uphold election integrity amid challenged ballots.
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U.S. Senate
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Wayne Morse
Morse
Packwood
Senate
Bennington Banner publication details and rates
The Banner is published Sundays and legal holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201 by the Banner Publishing and Motor Delivery. Subscription rates by mail within a 50 mile radius of Vermont: six months 13.00, one year 25.80. Rates listed include 10 cents per day delivery and additional regional pricing.
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Legal Nowidays
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing and
Motor Delivery
Vermont
Sauer
Christmas Cease Fire Marred by Viet Cong Attacks
Nearly 1.5 million U S and South Vietnamese troops observed a 72 hour truce but Viet Cong mortared two outposts near Saigon within hours. Casualties were light as the truce held amid renewed fighting. U S and South Vietnamese forces planned a 24 hour cease fire and prepared for possible further clashes. Three American prisoners were identified for possible release near Saigon as high level talks continued in Paris.
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James W. Brigham
Ocala
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Thomas N. Jones
Lynnville
Ind
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Donal G. Smith
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