Sidewalk Santa aids Volunteers of America in Philadelphia
AP writer Jim Lamb spent four hours as a Santa helper for Volunteers of America in Philadelphia. He collected 9.66 dollars and one toy dart, greeted children with questions about puppies and reindeer, and faced crumpled beard, ringing bell, and chilly feet while noting staff limits on Santa helpers.
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Eritor
Associated Press
Jim Lamb
The
Voluneteers of America
Santa
Philadelphia
the Volunteers of America
Cynthia
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Progress in Language Dept
A note labeled Intercepted Letter Dear Cha discusses KU engine school recognizing the need for a language department, though described as scientific. The fragment hints at progress and institutional acknowledgment, with emphasis on language study within an engineering context.
NATO ministers fail to settle nuclear sharing dispute in Paris
In a winter meeting, NATO ministers could not resolve how to share nuclear options between the United States and France. Both nations remain divided yet keep in close contact as they study the mixed-manned Polaris surface fleet concept. They agreed to continue talks, push East-West detente, and support German reunification while stressing restraint on nuclear weapon spread.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United States
NATO
U.S
Dean Rusk
Washington
Johnson
France
Scientific Lingo Is KU Problem
Lawrence Kansas AP reports KU researchers seek a new scientific language for satellite radar mapping. funded by NASA with 1.8 million dollars, the three year study by Richard K. Moore aims to map Earth first to interpret signals for potential moon and planetary mapping and landing planning. Second meeting slated for February at NASA Houston facility.
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University of Kansas
Richard K. Moore
National Aeronautics and Space Administra
Press trouble delays yesterday's Tribune
A press freeze up delayed The Tribune by two hours yesterday, moving the press run from 3 15 p m to 5 p m. Subscribers expressed sympathy and patience, with many calling to check on delivery and praise carriers for prompt service. The staff thanks readers and hopes today’s edition will be on schedule.
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Tribune
Put It Away and Forget It
Bernard Carleton, a Hartford clerk who never rose above staff level at Aetna Life, died at 91 leaving an estate of 1,247,747. Probate inventory shows 4,000 Aetna shares worth 777,000 and 2,636 Hartford Fire stock worth 207,426. His widow recalled their frugal life and the advice to put money away, which he did for decades.
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Hartford
Conn
Bernard
Carleton
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Grace
Aetna
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
159 371 000 Bushels of 64 Wheat Stored
Farmers have stored 159 371 000 bushels of 1964 crop wheat under price support loans through November. The Agriculture Department said Wednesday that wheat stored under loans in Kansas totaled 35 097 000 bushels.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Yule Gifts For Children Of Patients At TB Hospital
A $225.71 fund from patient made article sales will buy Christmas gifts for 34 hospital patients' children at Southeast Kansas TB Hospital. With Cha nute merchants helping, gifts for about 70 children will be provided, including clothing and toys, expanding the planned distribution beyond earlier plans.
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Southeast Kansas
Chanute
Sam Senseney
Taxes Paid in Pennies to Settle Tax Bill in Pittsburg
Pittsburg bank accepts pennies for taxes after a resident brings six cigar boxes filled with one-cent pieces. The First State Bank of Pittsburg received 14 650 pennies from an unexpected source and allows the payment of the entire 146 50 tax bill in pennies.
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Pittsburg
Kan
First State Bank of
Button Up Baby Its Cold Outside
AREA FORECAST Mostly fair and very cold through Friday with diminishing winds tonight. Low tonight zero to 5 below, high Friday middle teens. Old Man Winter returns as temperatures fall from a high yesterday to 4 this morning. by 1 p.m. the mercury rose to 10. Forecast calls for zero to 5 below again tonight in Topeka.
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Dodge City
Garden City
Hutchingson
Salina
Chanute
Pittsburg
Goodland
Hill City
Concordia
Law Enforcement Procedures Need A Better System
Atty Gen William Ferguson said an investigation into the Gladys Johnson kidnaping case shows a need for improved communication in law enforcement. The report found no willful misconduct by Shawnee County sheriff's staff, but noted delays after a 9:25 a.m. call and questioned action levels.
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Topeka
William Ferguson
Gladys Johnson
Shawnee
Ferguson
Robert M. Brown
Shawnee County
Sheriff's Deputies
Charles
Guillory
Marysville
Kan
William Frederick Zimmer
Kansas City
Fire destroys part of Harper business district
A fire in Harper Kansas destroyed about a quarter of the downtown block, sweeping a tavern, pool hall, two barbershops, a cafe and a television service store. Firemen from Anthony and Wellington aided local crews in 2 degree weather and high winds, gaining control by 8 a.m. as flames spread across Main and Central near the northeast corner. A nearby cafe supplied hot coffee to firefighters.
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Harper, Kan
Anthony
Wellington
Main
Central
Harper's
The World in 1964 Gift Idea by The Tribune
A gift certificate option offers The World in 1964 a 300 page book of the year’s top AP photographs and reports. Priced at 3 dollars, the volume is pitched as history in retrospect and may become an annual series. Gift certificates can include the sender’s name, with delivery planned by February. A partial display copy is available at The Tribune office.
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Associated Press
The
Tribune
Christmas Contest Judging Tonight
Judging of the JayCee Christmas decoration contest entries will be conducted tonight with winners announced tomorrow. Three out-of-town judges will select the victors after a 7 o clock dinner at the Silver Grill. The Dorosia Minnicar residence at 311 E 12th is a final homes division entry. Fifteen homes and five churches are entered.
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JayCee
Silver Grill
Dorosia Minnicar
Christmas Programs Wind Up School for '64 Tomorrow
Chanute schools wind up the Christmas cycle with class activities and parties ahead of a two week break. The junior college Wassail Tea leads the day at 10 30 in the Little Theater with readings music and carols.
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Chanute
Doy Hampton
Robert
Henderson
Carol Singing
Juanita Watts
Humboldt
Sharon Calhoon
Karen Olson
Sue Osborn
Janet Douglas
Thayer
Peter Marshall
Debbie Bendler
Olson
Bank of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
Sec
Murray Hill
Hutton
Roosevelt
Alcott
Tommy Sandage
Wesley
St. Patrick’s Parochial School
St. Paterick’s
St. Patrick's Church
Traffic Fatalities Log From Topeka Oklahoma Kansas
Kansas traffic death log records 24 hours to 9 am Thursday December 24 1963 show fatalities across the state. Data lists daily counts and compares with 1962 and 1964 figures, noting locations and vehicle involvement for each fatality.
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Topeka
Kansas
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Samuel C. Jackson
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