Survivors say Lakonia crew panicked at sea
Survivors arriving in Funchal accused the Lakonia crew of panic and chaotic lifeboat handling as the ship burned near Madeira. They praised the Salta for orderly rescue, while British and Greek officials reported hundreds saved and dozens missing.
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London
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Atlanta
England
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Christmas Tree Theft Shocks Kentucky Farmer
AP report: Swaboda, a farmer in Kentucky, found his finest pine tree cut and carried from his farm. He tracked the footprints to a nearby house where two boys, ages 11 and 14, and another youth confessed to taking the tree for Christmas. They claimed they merely followed a family tradition of cutting one down. Swaboda left the tree with Christmas wishes.
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Bethlehem Plans Christmas Procession and Papal Visit
Thousands of pilgrims flock to the Holy Land for Christmas Eve rites in Bethlehem with a square ceremony outside the Church of the Nativity. Police coordinate with army desert troops for security as Pope Paul VI’s Bethlehem visit approaches on January 6, with mayor Elias Banded expecting up to 30 000 Christians in town and 6 000 tourists in Jerusalm area.
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Pennsylvania Wisconsin Christmas Scene 1963
Heavy snow blanketed Pennsylvania turning cities and countryside into a winter scene. Stores closed early for partial Christmas Eve holidays, churches and chapels filled for services, and Bethlehem glowed with festive lights including a giant Star of Bethlehem and a towering Christmas tree on Hill-to-Hill Bridge.
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City of David
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Honest Santa returns wallet and earns praise and money
A Santa at a Christmas shopping center in Santa Claus is praised after returning a lost wallet containing 43 dollars in savings to a woman in a park. The finder, Walter Cooley, 19, of Louisville, sent a letter from Harold F. Miller of Philadelphia along with a money order for 100 dollars, commending Cooley’s honesty and saying he would want a son like him.
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Philadelphia
Walter Cooley
Louisville
Harold F. Miller
Miller
Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow Across the South
An early winter storm dumped heavy snow across Southern states and spread to the eastern seaboard. The system closed roads and airports, caused up to 16 inches in parts of Virginia and up to four inches in the New York metro area, and was blamed for at least 15 deaths amid icy highways and exposure.
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Associated Press
Te Nation
Virginia
New York
Atlantic
Southland
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mercury
Ruby Trial Recessed in Dallas Bond Hearing For Ruby
In Dallas a bond hearing for Jack Ruby was recessed after 3 1/2 hours and will resume January 10 in a court near the Kennedy assassination site. Attorney Melvin Belli vows to seek a venue change. Dancer Karen Bennett, 19, found with a .25 caliber pistol in her purse. Ruby remains jailed without bond. trial set February 3.
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Pappy Delights Local Kids At Corry Elks Party
A capacity crowd of local youngsters greeted WICU-TV's Pappy last night at the Box Theatre for the Corry Elks Lodge animal kids party. Pappy handed out the first of 18 gifts to Which We youngsters and appeared with his pup Oscar and the Pappyettes, the tires girls.
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President and 11 year old exchange gifts at White House
President Johnson met Julie Gill of Wichita Kansas in the Cabinet Room yesterday and exchanged Christmas gifts. Julie, who has cerebral palsy, gave the president an autographed photograph and a key ring. Julie hoped to meet the President during a family visit to nearby Falls Church Virginia.
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Wichita
Kun
White House
Julie Gill
Julie
Palls Church
11 Meet Death In Early Hours Of Holiday
The Christmas travel period opened with warnings and heavy traffic hazard exposure. The National Safety Council forecast 200 to 250 traffic deaths during the holiday midweek period as millions hit roads, with past holidays showing many fatalities linked to drink driving. The AP began counting holiday deaths at 12:01 am Monday for 1963 comparisons.
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Associated Press
GOP to Blast Away Now That Moratorium Ends
Republican National Chairman William B Miller urged Republicans to attack Democratic critics now that the political moratorium ending after President Kennedy's assassination is over. He charged Democrats sought to boost their image by challenging the moratorium and cited a high profile White House pilgrimage by Democratic leaders as evidence of supposed sincerity on the civil rights bill.
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First Family Accepts Collie As Present
A White collie named Blanco moved into the White House as a Christmas gift to the First Family from Lois Nelson, 9, of Woodstock, Illinois. The month-old puppy will bark if a burglar comes near and is meant to cheer President Johnson’s lonely job. Johnson accepted the gift but urged others to donate animals to children or institutions in their own communities. The Johnsons have two Bowles.
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White House
Lois Nelson
Woodstock
Johngin
Johnsons
House Passes Aid Measure In Historic Session
In a Christmas Eve break session the House approved a foreign aid bill authorizing the president to guarantee private wheat loans to Russia. The 189 to 159 vote signaled a Johnson victory, as Republicans faced a setback. The measure totals about $3 billion, with the president to report any deals to Congress within a month. The Senate was set to act Friday as members prepared to adjourn for the year.
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Johnson
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Ninth Arrest Chronicle Offender Nabbed For Malicious Mischief
John Lank twenty two last known at 28 West Main street admitted breaking a rear window at Bill's Place after a cold night spent by a refrigerated appliance. Police linked footprints and a jacket to Lank who confessed. He pled guilty before Alderman Porter Aver and was bound over to Erie County court. he was jailed in Erie awaiting trial. This was his ninth police arrest.
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Erie
Byron Nichols
Erie County
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Samuel Rossi
Evig
Warning to Americans on Cuba Travel
The State Department issued another general warning that U S citizens may not travel to Cuba unless granted a special permit. Press officer Robert J McCloskey said information shows several groups plan to travel during Christmas holidays without passports.
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Cuba
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Snowplow Crashes Highlight Road Toll in Centerville
Multiple snowplow crashes raise damage counts in a week across Centerville and nearby roadways. A snowplow driven by Carl Hagmaier was rear ended by LeVern Jones, causing $400 damage to the other car while the plow had minor damage. Earlier, Earl Meath’s high lift struck Harold Dougherty’s car, totaling about $6,000 in claims with no injuries reported.
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Carl Hagmailer
RD. 4
Union City
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Corry
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Jones
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Earl Meath
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Indonesian plea to halt 7th Fleet move to Indian Ocean
Indonesia urged the United States to slow its plan to dispatch elements of the 7th Fleet to the Indian Ocean. An embassy official said such a deployment would not ease tensions and would be seen as a threatening U.S. act.
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Indonesia
United States
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Indian Ocean
Salvation Army donation noted at club drive
A club presented a $25 check to the Salvation Army for its needy project. Capt. Edeen said the money will aid the program.
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