Aid Bill Cleared For Floor Debate
The House Rules Committee cleared the $3 billion foreign aid bill for a House floor fight, with a possible delay until Tuesday. Republicans aim to strike the wheat sale financing provision to the Soviet bloc, while Democrats and the White House seek support to proceed, though a final vote is not expected before Christmas Eve and the Senate timetable is uncertain.
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Rescue ships aid Lakonia survivors in Atlantic blaze
The Lakonia fire off Africa during a Christmas cruise prompts rescue ships to pull 659 passengers and 300 crew from the burning liner. In West Berlin 31 000 wait for wall crossings as weekend visits rise. Washington lawmakers push to pass the foreign aid bill by Tuesday and governors weigh presidential runs amid snow paralysis in the South.
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Wall
Washington House
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East German Guard Fire Marks Berlin Wall Holiday Crossing
East German guards opened fire as people attempted to flee to West Berlin during a holiday rush at the Berlin Wall. ADN reported 31,000 East Berliners crossed into the West over the week, while West Berliners queued for permits amid freezing weather.
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Wall
Survivors Plucked From Flaming Greek Cruise Liner
London report details the Lakonia disaster off northwest Africa with about 670 survivors rescued from the burning liner. Passengers numbered 651 with 365 crew. Americans included. Multiple ships aided in a large rescue, many survivors in lifeboats, some with injuries.
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Mahaney Judgeship Expires in Saco Municipal Court
The six year term of Hilary Mahaney as judge of Saco Municipal Court expired yesterday. With a new York County district court system starting in 1965 no new municipal judge will be appointed. Associate judge William F. Wilson Jr. will continue until his term ends in March, after which Gov. Reed must fill the associate post on an interim basis.
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Saco Municipal Court
York County
William F. Wilson Jr
John H. Reed
South Hit by Ice Storm Paralyzing South and Florida
Snow and sleet paralyzed much of the South and reached Florida with freezing temperatures. Arkansas Tennessee and Mississippi reported heavy snowfalls and ice across highways and bridges. Memphis area roads were blocked and air travel halted. Police set up taxi service for emergency personnel. Bridges and overpasses closed and highways salted as the storm moved east from Memphis.
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Florida
Arkansas
Tennessee
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Mississippi
Snowstorm Forecast for New England Coast
AP reports a late season storm advancing from the south threatening New England with six inches or more of snow, heavy warnings from the Weather Bureau, gale alerts along the coast, and northeast winds 30 to 40 mph causing drifting and rough seas. The snow was projected to end by early Tuesday after coastal areas face high tides.
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Candles Mark End of Mourning for Kennedy in Washington
Washington observed the close of a 30 day mourning period for John F Kennedy with candles in the dusk and prayers at the Lincoln Memorial. President Johnson addressed 14 000 people from the memorial and radio and television, recalling Kennedy’s martyr’s death and the nation’s transition from sorrow to Christmas celebration at the White House.
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Scranton Faces Spotlight On 1964 Presidential Prospects
Harrisburg AP reports Scranton, Pennsylvania governor, dismisses running for president yet contemplates it after a meeting with Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower urged deeper thought, while Scranton notes he is not a candidate but may reassess, as Kennedy’s death shifts GOP prospects.
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