Johnson Seeks Budget Below Requests After Talks
President Johnson’s budget outlook aims to stay under the $100 billion target as cabinet briefings indicate outlays will be “very, very substantially below” the $108.5 billion in departmental requests. Defense plans to trim the budget and forecasts from Hodges and Freeman support the push toward the $100 billion goal.
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Johnson
Alvin Spivak
Johnson City, Tex
UPI
Budget Bureau
Kermit Gordon
Lbj Ranch
Gordon
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Commerce
Luther H. Hodges
Freeman
Labor Leaders say no postponement in dock strike vows
In Galveston Texas and across U S ports longshore leaders dispute Labor Department claims of a delay in the threatened and wildcat walkouts Asst Secretary of Labor James J Reynolds says a pledge was gained ILA officials deny it The gulf south districts resist the North Atlantic deal demanding higher raises and full crews
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Galveston
Tex
UPI
Labor Department
Asst
James J. Reynolds
International Longshoreman's Association
ILA
U.S
Maine
Baltimore
Texas
Houston
New York
Reynolds
Ralph Massey
Gulf and
South Atlantic
North Atlantic
Parliament fails to elect Italian president in 15th ballot
The Italian parliament failed to pick a new president in its 15th round of balloting. Support for the top contenders dwindled below the 482 vote majority as the process stalled.
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Rome
UPI
Conenders
Foreign visitors spend record amounts in 1964
The Commerce Department reports nearly 1 million foreign travelers will visit the United States in 1964, spending about 375 million dollars. The increase reflects higher tourist and business travel to the United States.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Commerce Department
Floods Leave 13 Dead and 7,000 Homeless Across West
Floods across northern California Oregon and Idaho displace more than 7,000 and kill at least 13. Debris-filled Wel River peaked at 30 feet in California as Oregon and Idaho brace for continuing storms and evacuations.
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Michael Hudson
San Francisco
UPI
Nothern
California
Oregon
Idaho
Fernbridge
Lyle Rasey
Mark Hatfield
Marina Oswald to Michigan for eight week study
Marina Oswald widow of President Kennedy's killer will begin an eight week English course at the University of Michigan starting January 7. She will be among about 100 students in the English Language Institute with support from the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor. The church plans living arrangements and sponsorship, aiming for a low key arrival as she studies English.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
UPI
Marina Oswald
Kennedy
University of Michigan
Oswald
Williams Changes Plea In Liquor Transport Case
Joe Willie Williams pleaded guilty to transporting liquor in a dry area for sale and was fined 300 dollars plus court costs after a pursuit by city county and state officers. A wreck during the chase led to discovery of wine whiskey and beer in the auto. Earlier he pleaded not guilty and had bond set at 1006 dollars.
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Joe Willie Williams
Williams
Index Will Not Publish Friday Christmas Day Notice
The Index will not be published on Christmas Day Friday but the usual Sunday edition will be on schedule. The staff wishes readers a happy and safe holiday and urges travelers to observe safety measures.
Nasser Plans Anti U.S. Speech Amid Aid Row
President Gamal Abdel Nasser says Egypt will not accept pressure from the United States and vows to continue arming Congo rebels. The speech follows last week's Egyptian attack on an unarmed American plane and signals a new crisis in Egypt US relations. Nasser headed for Ismailia to deliver the anticipated anti American address.
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Ray Moseley Port Said
UPI
Gamal Abdel Nasser
U.S
Egypt
United States
Nasser
Ismailia
Congo
America
Suez
UN Takes Up Congo Crisis in Security Council Session
United Nations faced a stalled Congo crisis as a special Christmas Eve Security Council session began. A Soviet financial maneuver blocked a compromise plan from General Quaison-Sackey, with Adlai Stevenson noting a suspended assembly and no peace treaty despite arms for hostages being resolved.
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United Nations
UPI
Congo
Security Council
General Assembly
Alex Quaison- Sackey
Quaison-Sackey
U.N
U.S
Stevenson
Theodore Idzumbui
United States
Kenya
Joseph Mumumbi
Charles David Ganon
Brazzaville
Congo Republic
Oilman foundation gives 750000 to two Texas universities
Fort Worth foundation founder Sid W Richardson gives 750000 to Paylor University and 750000 to Hardin Simmons University to fund new science centers. Perry Bass, foundation director, announced the gifts Wednesday.
Christmas Eve Brings Springlike Weather Across Texas
Christmas Eve arrived in Texas on a springlike note with cloudiness in southeast and South Central regions. Temperatures ranged from 42 at Presidio to 67 at Brownsville as a trough of low pressure moved eastward and cooler weather was forecast for North Texas on Christmas Day.
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United Press International
Texas
Presidio
Brownsville
Weather Bureau
North Texas
Unseasonal Warmth and Cold Snap Forecasts
The area saw a 78 degree high yesterday with 58 degrees by 11 am today. Forecasters expect a drop to 72 then colder air arriving late tomorrow afternoon and note a 25 degree rise above zero for today.
Minor damage in Post Office parking lot collision
A minor accident occurred about 8 a m today in the Post Office parking area when a car driven by Joe Thurman backed from the curb and was struck by Sharon Court who was passing another vehicle while southbound No injuries were reported and tickets had been issued at press time Police Chief Alvis Maddox urged careful driving during the holiday.
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Michael Malloy
Saigon
UPI
U.S
Caravelle Hotel
Bob Hope
Viet Nam
Post Office
Joe Thurman
Sharon Court
Alvis Maddox
John H. Reese Dies at 94 in Houston
John H. Reese, 94, father of Mrs. T. O. McFarland, died at his Houston home Wednesday night. Born August 1, 1870 in Talking Rock, Ga, he was a longtime Childress resident and retired farmer. Survivors include his widow Tonie, five sons, a daughter, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but likely in Houston Saturday.
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H. Reese
T. O. McFarland
Childre
Houston
Reese
Talking Rock
Childress
Brown County
Shores Creek
First Baptist Church
Tonie
McFarland
Claude
Charlie
Chester
C. D
San Antonio
C. F
Tucson
Ariz
Tidal Wave Hits India Killing Hundreds
In Madras reports say a tidal wave struck Dhanuskodi and Rameshwaram on Wednesday after a hurricane. Deaths estimated from twenty to fifty with many swept into harbor sheds and drownings reported on the island of Rameshwaram. An airlift operates as an Indian Air Force C47 carries 3,000 food packets to marooned residents.
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Madras
India
UPIT
Dhanuskodi
Rameshwaram
Ceylon
Indian Air Force
United States and Romania Expand Cultural Exchange Pact
The U S and Romania agreed on an expanded cultural exchange program for 1965 and 1966. The accord was reached in notes exchanged between William R Tyler assistant secretary of state for European affairs and Romanian Ambassador Petre Balaceanu.
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Renew Exchange
Washington
UPI
United States
Romania
William R. Tyler
European Affairs
Petre Balaceanu
Reunion Saturday for Explorer Post 65 Boneheads
Former Boneheads and members of Explorer Post 65 are invited to a reunion holiday meeting at 2 p m Saturday at Trout Hall Delbert Wasson announced
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All Explorer
Boneheads
Trout Hall
Delbert Wasson
Plane Crash Near San Bruno Kills Three Crewmembers
A four engine cargo plane taking off from San Francisco International Airport in a rainstorm plunged and struck a ridge near San Bruno. The Flying Tigers Lockheed Super H Constellation crew of Capt. J A Richards Daniel W Hennessy and Paul M Eunz were killed. The craft carried more than 20 tons of cargo. A patrolman said the plane would have missed the homes by only about 30 feet.
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San Bruno
Calif
UPI
San Francisco International
Flying Tigers
J. A. Richards
Barhead
N.J
Daniel W Hennessey
Hillsborough
Paul M. Eunz
North Hollywood
CHS Class Sets Reunion
Childress High School 1954 senior class plans a December 26 reunion. Activities include a 4 p.m. soft drink party at the Country Club, dinner at Gay's Cafe at 7:30 p.m. for graduates and spouses, and later social hour at the country club. Carl Eatherly of Irving serves as master of ceremonies. Reservations should be made by calling Mrs Jerry Ross at 7 3533.
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Childress High School
Gay's
Carl Eatherly
Irving
Jerry Ross
Bank Robbery Suspect Held After Wilmington Branch Heist
Police hold 47 year old James Lanius Owens after a Wilmington Bank of America robbery. A withdrawal slip left at the bank bore Owens's name and address, linking him to the $1,235 theft reported Wednesday.
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Los Angeles
UPI
James Lanius Owens
Wilmington
Bank of America
Owens
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Tulsa, Okla
Salvation Army Center
Delco
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Marsh Creek
Ervine Dewey
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Lous A. Breault
Auburn
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Jerry Colonna
Hope Party
Michigan
Hardin-Simmons and
Baylor
John H. Reese
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