Heavy Snow Grips Northeast Uproar of Frigid Blast
A massive storm drenches the Northeast with heavy snowfall and record cold. Nantucket Sound reports 14 inches, Vermont towns receive up to 10 inches, and Maine to Vermont see subzero readings. Thousands lose travel and schools face closures as arctic air pushes into the region.
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Berlin border guards widen crossings for Christmas reunions
East German border guards opened two new passageways in the Berlin Wall to speed the influx of West Berliners visiting relatives for Christmas. About 800,000 West Berliners will receive one day passes through January 5, with permits processed at 12 offices amid cold waits and police dispersals.
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GOP Plans Attack On Spending Budget As Johnson Foresees Cuts
AP reporting that Republicans plan a strong push against the upcoming federal budget Johnson will send to Congress in January. President Johnson vows to cut waste while cautioning total expenditures may exceed 100 billion, with Dirksen signaling vigilance against any excess or late additions.
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Senate Blocks Move To Cut Foreign Aid Bill
In Washington the Senate rejected an attempt to trim the foreign aid bill by 80 million, voting 54 to 28. Senator Morse argued funds to defend pact allies like Formosa and South Korea were wasted, while Senator Pastore defended aiding peripheral nations to keep forces ready. President Johnson urged preserving security aid as leaders planned adjournment with a second session slated for January 7.
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Breaks Reported In Two Area Schools
Saco and Old Orchard Beach police said both towns reported school break ins overnight. Fairfield School in Saco was entered via water pipe and skylight. $80 missing. Old Orchard Beach Elementary entered via fire escape and unlocked window. closet panel damaged. drawers ransacked. nothing missing. Investigators seek possible link between incidents.
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Thieves Pillage U.S. Bases In Morocco
Native thieves looted U.S. air bases in Morocco before transfer to the Moroccan government. An Air Force report dated Dec 2 notes bases emptied of items from latrines to electric motors, with at least one Arab electrocuted. facilities closed and stripped of doors, wiring, panels, and cables as U.S. forces evacuated, leaving the complex with 150 guards and shipped-out equipment.
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U.S
Morocco
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Associated Press
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Nadeau Elected Chairman of Biddeford Area School Union
Atty Roger Nadeau was elected chairman of School Union 4 at Biddeford High School, serving Biddeford Arundel and Dayton. Mrs Robert Cole Jr of Dayton became treasurer, and Raymond A Kenneally was re-appointed superintendent on a five year contract. Supper before the meeting was provided by Biddeford High School Future Homemakers of America under Mrs Jean Jones.
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Biddeford High School
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Dayton
Robert Cole Jr
Raymond A. Kenneally
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Future Homemakers of America
Breault Files Wage Earner Petition in Bankruptcy Court
Portland man Clement R. Breault a Biddeford laborer has filed a wage earner petition in bankruptcy court here listing debts of 2598 dollars and assets of 100 dollars claimed exempt.
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Clement R. Breault
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Christmas Star A polka dot satellite to study solar flares
NASA launches a 12 foot diameter Air Density Exage balloon satellite from a naval facility to measure high altitude atmospheric density and track solar flare effects. The 3400 white polka dots block heat, with orbit timing at twilight as it circumnavigates every 122 minutes. Explorer 9 data guide expectations.
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Johnson signals use of personal diplomacy with USSR
Washington AP Johnson plans active personal diplomacy to ease Cold War with the Soviet Union. He hints at a possible meeting with Khrushchev and favors private correspondence, while officials say no formal negotiation plan exists yet. Rusk also noted openness to summit contacts.
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