Thoughts Turn From War Worshipers Pay Homage to the Prince of Peace
World Christians marked Christmas Eve with prayers for peace from Bethlehem to Antarctica. Francis Spellman led a Mass for U S servicemen at McMurdo, while Pope Paul VI urged ongoing negotiations to avert a supreme catastrophe. Snow blanketed much of the U S as Johnson vacationed in Texas and Kennedy observed Christmas in Palm Beach with family.
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U.S
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Korea
Moscow
Peking
C. B. Gilbert
U.S. Navy
Christ Church
New Zealand
Cardinal Spellman
Advance Deep Freeze
McMurdo, Byrd
South Pole
UPI
Robinson Sues to Oust Acting Mayor Hawes in Circuit Court
In Missouri Circuit Court J George Robinson sues to remove Perry W Hawes Jr from the presidency pro tem of the City Council. The action, filed by James T Riley on Robinsons behalf, cites Robinsons April 1962 oath and council tenure. Hawes contemplates resignation but will remain until duties resume.
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Circuit Court
J. George Robinson
Robinson
Missouri
James T. Riley
Robert Tull
Columbia
Hawes
John Christy R
Riley
Rob
Fair and Warmer With Mild Temperatures Ahead
Jefferson City and Central Missouri expect fair skies and warmer conditions through Thursday with high in the 40s and lows tonight in the 30s. Yesterday’s high reached 40 and low 12, with historical context noting highs to 74 in 1955 and lows to 5 in 1924-1929.
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Central
Missouri
Tribune Weather Bureau
Yomeeses
Memorial Airport
Wsw
News Broadcast Schedule Listed For Christmas Day
The schedule lists radio and television newscasts set for Christmas Day with times and channel names. The listings cover morning to late evening slots and indicate special holiday programming.
No Paper Tomorrow Nond publication notices
The Post-Tribune will not be published today due to Christmas Day. The Capital News will also skip Thursday morning publication.
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Post-Tribune
Capital News
Unseasonal Warmth Hits Midwest While East Bouts Storm
Unseasonably warm weather contrasts with epic storm damage across the East. Snow depths reach up to 15 inches in Memphis amid heavy travel disruption as New York City, Boston and New England dig out. Railways, buses and airlines suffer delays while sanitation and public works redirect crews to snow clearance.
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Worcester
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Concord
N.H
Portland
Maine
Atlantic
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St. Paul
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Tenn
Rio Grande Valley
New York
Johnson returns to Texas as budget plans leak out
President Johnson flies to Austin for Christmas at the LBJ Ranch after visiting Bergstrom and attending funeral services for Rep. William J. Green. He previews a hoped for revenue around 90 billion and a smaller deficit, with a new federal order to tighten agency budgets.
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Texas
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Dallas
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Philadelphia
William J. Green
Congress
White House
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Lynda
Lucy
John B. Connally
Kennedy
Connally
Bergstrom
Missouri Governor's Christmas Message Highlights Faith and Unity
Governor John Dalton urges Missourians to reaffirm faith in timeless principles during Christmas. He cites 20 centuries of inspiration guiding personal lives and national history and stresses keeping Christ's truths in holiday significance. He wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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John Dalton
Two Inmates Escape From Missouri State Penitentiary
The Missouri State Penitentiary reported two inmates missing after a Tuesday night escape before 9 p.m. bedcheck. Eugene Lee Bell, 36, jailed for first degree robbery from Jackson County, and Harry Elmer Henson, 30, serving five years for burglary and stealing from St. Louis County, are being sought as local police join the Highway Patrol in the search.
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State Highway Patrol
Eugene Lee Bell
Jackson County
Harry Elmer Henson
St. Louis County
Senate Anger Over Monday Return For Aid Bill Vote
Washington observers recount furious Senate floor scenes after plans to reconvene Monday to vote on the three billion dollar foreign aid bill Detroit reporters note a partisan push to send the measure to the White House before adjournment. The chamber’s absence of most members and the brief revolt faded as unanimous consent was denied and the bill moved forward. The first session ends sine die Monday with the bill’s passage, and the second session is slated to begin January 7.
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Chicago Tribune Press Service
Washington
Senate
House
Johnson
White House
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Everett Dirksen
Ill
Congress
Pope urges end to arms in Christmas message
Pope Paul VI called for tireless negotiations to avert the supreme catastrophe of war. He urged diplomats at the Vatican midnight Mass to work to knock down the Berlin Wall and to sacrifice prestige for a greater good, signaling a push for peace on Christmas Day.
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Paul VI
Berlin
Sistine Chapel
Vatican
John XXIII
Paul
Berlin Wall
Survivors Claim Lakonia Crew Abandoned Ship
Embittered survivors of the burnt Greek liner Lakonia reached Funchal Madeira and charged that crewmen panicked and left passengers to save themselves as the ship burned and exploded. Several hundred Americans and Britons landed ashore after the disaster.
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Highway Crash Kills Two As Patrol Reports Fatalities
A three car collision on Highway 50 near the divided highway killed two people and injured one, with a girl dying soon after and a boy dying later at Charles E. Still Hospital. Kenneth Bollman, 21, of Bland, was treated for injuries. The state patrol withheld identities until relatives were notified. Total Troop F fatalities for the year reached 83.
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Charles E. Still Hospital
Kenneth Bollman
Bland
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Cedar City
Dee
President OKs Grain Sales Credit to Russia in Aid Bill
The House approved a three billion dollar foreign aid measure with authority for the President to guarantee credit for wheat exports to Russia. The wheat provision passed 189 to 158, supported by 187 Democrats and 2 Republicans, amid early morning proceedings and a funeral in Philadelphia for Rep. William Green.
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House
Johnson
Russia
Congress
House of Representatives
Philadelphia
William Green
D-Pa
Senate House
Europe
PSC Sets MoPac Service Hearing
The Missouri Public Service Commission scheduled a January 6 hearing on whether Missouri Pacific Railroad should reduce passenger service. It seeks to abandon Train No. 16 from Kansas City to St. Louis and close Tower Grove station, while the Missouri River Eagle Kansas City to Omaha service may continue.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Tower Grove
PSC
Kansas ‘City
Omaha
Desloge Youth Killed In Two Car Accident
Desloge Missouri police report 22 year old Richard Dennis Hayden of Desloge died after a two car collision on Missouri 8 near Desloge Tuesday. Hayden apparently turned left into the path of Freddie Lawson of Legele Missouri. Fatal crash under investigation by Missouri Highway Patrol.
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Richard Dennis Hayden
Missouri Highway Patrol
Hayden
Freddie Lawson
Lawson
Lelege
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