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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1965
Page
9
AP Havana report outlines a Christmas season in Cuba under Fidel Castro noting that Santa Claus is blocked by political tensions with the United States. Mothers tell children gifts will be scarce, with emphasis on year end fiestas and limited pork, reflecting broader anti Yankee sentiment shaping holiday customs.
The National Board of Education urged federal agencies to consult with local boards before new programs. Delegates from 11 Southern states backed funding through state agencies, emphasized time for local study, and called for clear written policies. The five city tour ends with a San Francisco session January 10 and 11.
The congressional inquiry opens to examine the cause and effects of the Northeast power failure. Rep. Walter E. Rogers chairs the House subcommittee aiming to define national electrical policy and how far federal regulation should extend. Joseph C. Swidler of the FPC testifies as lawmakers consider stricter rules and regional grid needs after the Canadian-origin blackout.
Col. J Mort Loomis Jr a project manager of the Sergeant weapon system at the Army Missile Command will retire December 31 after more than 24 years of active Army service.
The government of India plans to relax restrictions preventing medical graduates from studying abroad for higher education. Graduates who study overseas will be required to serve the government for three years upon returning.
Vernon Merritt III photographer for Black Star was hit by flak or a bullet in a Vietnam Air Force C123 flight. Listed in very serious condition, his family expects recovery with therapy and a return to the United States around Christmas. He was flown to Manila for treatment before possible transfer to Maxwell AFB hospital. his wife and two children stay with family in Montgomery. Merritt previously studied at the University of Alabama and University of Oklahoma.
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