Christmas Tree For Nation Lights Washington Ellipse
A 83 foot red spruce from West Virginia was placed on the ellipse near the White House to become the nations Christmas tree. President Johnson will press a button to light the tree on December 22 as he delivers his first Christmas message. The capital’s Christmas pageant, delayed four days from December 10, was the 100th annual event. Dr. Waller Hix of Martinsburg arranged the gift, estimating the tree’s age at 67 years.
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Pearson To Meet Home and Pearson In Ottawa Visit
London reports Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home will meet Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson during his Ottawa visit in February 1942. The talks precede Pearson's meeting with President Johnson in Washington on February 12 and 13.
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Railroad Jobs Dispute Continues in Nationwide Fight
Los Angeles AP report cites San ta Fe Railways VP Robert W. Walker as saying court actions by unions may prolong the four year rail dispute for three more years. He warns of constant shutdown threats and urges extending compulsory arbitration to more issues to spur settlements and protect public interests.
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Sihanouk's Fearful Outlook Shakes Southeast Asia
Prince Sihanouk warned two years ago that Southeast Asia would fall to Communists, naming Diem Sarit and himself in that order. The Cambodian leader now faces possible assassination and a shift toward Communist China while maintaining ties with Red China and Russia. Balzer, a longtime adviser, disputes a looming Communist coup and says Sihanouk remains anti Communist and aims to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty despite U.S. policy tensions. Paar to quit NBC after six months’ notice.
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