Diplomatic Talks Highlight Johnson Thompson Moscow Plan
Washington reports President Johnson sought a Russia expert as ambassador to Moscow. Secretary Rusk favoring Tommy Thompson faced retirement questions, while Defense Secretary McNamara pressed for his possible draft to serve in diplomacy amid ongoing discussions on peace and European communist ships.
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Religious reflections and global tensions in a holiday context
The piece opines that Christmas and Easter should be observed in a Christian sense amid debates over pagan associations. It reviews U S Soviet relations via Ambassador Thompson, Khrushchev era stances, and open ports while urging peace through faith and the Prince of Peace. It notes Viet Nam casualties and calls for prayer.
Wise Men And Christmas Teachings From Bethlehem
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale reflects on the biblical wise men who followed a star and the meaning of Christmas. He contrasts ancient travelers with modern seekers, emphasizes humility and wisdom among ordinary people, and shares Sam Shoemaker’s parable about God’s love guiding humanity.
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Floating tree christening at Sheraton Park Hotel draws attention
Mrs. Earl Warren christened a floating Christmas tree in the Sheraton Park Hotel pool with a bottle break, later repeating for newsreel cameras. The piece also notes quick quips about politics, Roosters and a World War I era reference, plus a light miscellany on Congress and a joke about a Paris-Trenton difference.
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Santa letters pile up at the Post Office
The Post Office Department here collects piles of letters to Santa Claus. Some children used postage stamps while others sent trading stamps or drew a stamp on the envelope.
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On This Day In History and Notable Past Events
On this date in 1814 the United States and England signed the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. Ten years ago Vice President Nixon toured Hungarian refugee camps in Austria and West Germany. One year ago a Medford bus crash killed 12 and injured 26.
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