Parents divided on encouraging belief in Santa Claus
A local survey captures mixed views from five residents. Clara Ehrsam supports moderate encouragement for her three and five year olds. Bill Starnes argues the focus should be on Christ. Jack Farnham and Martha Gale see value in dual meanings. Mary Rough recalls positive childhood memories and the surprise element.
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Cairo Rejects U S Protest Over Plane Downing
The United Arab Republic refused to accept responsibility for the downing of an unarmed American owned plane by UAR jet fighters. Deputy Premier for Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Fawzi rejected the protest delivered by U S Ambassador Lucius Battle, worsening UAR United States tensions amid Nasser policy clashes and library sacking in Cairo.
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Pilgrims flood Nazareth and Bethlehem for Christmas
Thousands of African and other pilgrims visit Nazareth and Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations as special midnight masses occur in Nazareth. 1,422 Israeli Christians reunite with relatives in Jordan while border guards maintain calm at Mandelbaum Gate amid prior clashes.
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Corona retail sales jump in third quarter 1964
Retail sales in Corona rose 18.4 percent in the 1964 third quarter from 1963. Ron Brill of the Corona Chamber of Commerce cites a total gain of 1.217 million over the year earlier and predicts the 30 million dollar sales mark for 1964. City finance director John Brown notes November sales tax receipts up 19 percent, tied to population growth and cheaper home prices compared with Orange County. Building and food purchases led gains. downtown merchants report stronger Christmas sales.
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Rail unions free to strike after judge ruling
A federal judge ruled that machinists electricians and sheet metal workers may legally strike against the railroads though he barred an immediate walkout pending appeal. The decision leaves 52,000 off train workers free to strike but subject to a temporary restraining order.
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Stevenson Rebuts African and Soviet Congo Charges
U S Ambassador Adlai E Stevenson rebutted African and Soviet claims that the Congo airlift was premeditated aggression. He denounced a double standard by African nations and condemned what he called the outrageous charge by Brazzaville Foreign Minister Ganoa that the U S and Belgium used their nationals as a pretext for intervention.
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Pope Paul VI laments missing concord and peace in modern world
In a Christmas message to the Roman Curia, Pope Paul VI praises progress in social culture and technology but decries that concord and peace are tragically lacking. He notes Catholic suffering behind the Iron Curtain and violence against clergy, urges council brotherhood and a religious spirit, and reflects on humanity seeking Christ.
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Johnson City kitchen tale tied to White House staff mix up
A Johnson City resident recounted an incident where kitchen staff used a shortcut through a department store and ended up in the White House kitchen area while shopping for Christmas gifts. The mishap highlighted curious routes taken by staff and shoppers alike.
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China Warns Indochina War If U S Attacks Laotian Routes
A Peking commentator warned that bombing Ho Chi Minh trail via Laos could trigger war across Indochina. The report cited Laotian Red Prince Souphanouvong and called for a 14 nation Laos Geneva peace conference while urging vigilance against U S air raids.
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Janet Gaynor and Paul Gregory wed in Las Vegas
Hollywood reports Janet Gaynor and producer Paul Gregory married in Las Vegas last night. Paramount Studios spokesman confirmed the wedding plans and location.
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Christmas Day Threat Rocks Congo Capital
Rebels in Leopoldville threaten a Christmas Day incident as tensions rise overnight. The Congo capital faces alarm amid UPH Congo forces and local authorities monitoring possible action on December 25.
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Nation's biggest truck stops in San Diego
A Los Angeles resident drove what is believed to be the nation’s largest truck, 108 feet long with 10 axles and 36 tires, weighing about 200000 pounds. Duane Patterson was delayed by San Diego police and escorted to a back lot of the Consolidated Co while traffic thinned.
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