Is Virginia O'Hanlon Alive Today Asks Santa Claus origin
Questions and answers from a local column cover Virginia O'Hanlon now 78 living in North Chatham New York Mrs Jimmy Walker of Hartselle confirms she is alive. Other readers ask about Santa Claus origins New York license plates and goose hunting on Wheeler Wildlife Refuge in Decatur Alabama.
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Virginia O'Hanlon
Santa Claus
Jimmy Walker
Hartselle
Walker
Virginia (O'Hanlon
New York
Don Kyle
Decatur
Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
I. T
United States Purchasing Co
Hollywood
Calif
G. B. Hartselle
Christmas Weekend Fatalities and Accidents Hit Area
Three people died violently in Lawrence and Limestone Counties on Saturday. Lindsey Cosby 30 Madison, charged with the fatal shooting of Joe Bradley Jr. 23 Madison, after a dice game, was to have a preliminary hearing Friday. Two auto deaths raised Christmas weekend toll. Conyel Young 45 Birmingham died in a two-car crash near Athens. a passenger Bobby Joe McGraw 17 Elemont 2 was injured.
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Lawrence
Limestone
Limestone County
M. W
Buddy) Evans
Lindsey Cosy
Madison
Joe Bradley, Jr
Bradley
Evans
D. L. Rosenau ‘Jr
Athens
Cosby
Robert Hay
Reynolds Funeral Home
Decatur
Alabama
Holt Rd
Conyel Y. Young
Birmingham
Charles Sammett
Young
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Earl Bradford
Bobby Joe McGraw
Elemont 2
Lee Area
Johnson and Pope Paul VI Seek Peace in Vietnam
President Johnson and Pope Paul VI voiced hope for peace in Vietnam after hour long Christmas season talks in Vatican City. Johnson said the United States is willing to begin peace talks and halt bombing if the North Vietnamese show restraint. The trip followed visits to Australia Thailand and Karachi with Johnson returning to Washington.
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Gerald Miller
Associated Press
Vatican City
Johnson
Paul VI
Vietnam
Washington
Australia
Harold E. Holt
U.S
Thailand
Pakistan
Ayub Khan
Karachi
Rome
Pope
Pope Paul
United States
Speak Out voting instructions dial and record
Citizens are urged to participate in SPEAK OUT by dialing a listed number to register a YES or NO vote. After the recorded voice begins, hang up. the vote is automatically recorded.
Wallace urged to switch parties for third party bid
A public appeal asks if George C Wallace should leave the Democratic Party to run for president on the American Independent ticket. Voters are urged to call before 9 A M Tuesday.
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George C. Wallace
Democratic Party
American Independent
Debate Rises Over Lowering Alabama Voting Age to Twenty
Readers weigh in on a proposal to cut the minimum voting age in Alabama from 21 to 20. Arguments focus on maturity, civic duty, and potential impacts on elections and youth representation.
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Alabama
Christmas In Bethlehem By James Feron
James Feron reports that Israeli control changes Bethlehem Christmas access and security. About 54 West Bank Arabs were rounded up amid talks of a Christmas terror plot, while 20 000 anticipated visitors faced entry limits. Ten TV teams will film the midnight Mass at St Catherine Church and grotto, with scenes to air in the US and Europe. See CHRISTMAS on Page A-7.
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New York Times
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Jesus
Old City
West Bank
el- Fatah
Church of St. Catherine
Israel
United States
Westmoreland Declares 24 Hour Christmas Truce In Vietnam
General William Westmoreland announced a 24 hour curtailment of offensive operations for Christmas. The cease-fire aligns with a 24 hour period agreed by allied governments including South Vietnam. The move follows consultations with South Vietnam and other allies fighting in Vietnam.
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Lewis M. Simons
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
Westmoreland
South Vietnam
W’moreland
Troops Pleased With Johnsons Visit at Cam Ranh Bay
President Johnson made a secret Christmas visit to Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam to address about 2,450 American servicemen. The troops cheered as he spoke in slacks and a khaki shirt, with jets overhead marking the security and mood of a grave challenge.
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Cam Ranh Bay
Vietnam
Johnson
South Vietnam
Cam
Country
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LBJ
Life and Casualty Co
Roy D. Young
R. A. Stepp
Chip Langlois
Chip
L. J. Langlais
Mason-DeVille Apartments
Ed Bruchac
Lawrhave
Dell Davidson Heating Service
Sheffield
By James Feron
Frigideire
Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Johnsons
Pope Paul VI
President Johnson
Pontiff
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