Lakonia Disaster Near Madeira On Christmas Cruise
Aboard the Lakonia, 651 passengers on a Madeira to Casablanca cruise flee in the Atlantic after a fire rips through the 20,314 ton liner. Rescue ships save 877, but 24 perished and 135 are unaccounted as crews scour the sea for survivors. The Centaur aids with planes and helicopters seeking life jackets, rafts, and any signs of life.
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Mexico Senate Hears Chami treaty Ratifaction Expected
Mexico City hearings opened Monday on the Chamizal treaty ratified by the U S Senate and President Johnson. Officials say representatives from political parties study centers and trade centers will testify through Tuesday as the Senate is expected to ratify the accord returning 465 acres of land along the Rio Grande to Mexico after nearly a century.
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Texas Democrats Unite in Vote to Consider Aid Bill
AP report on a Texas congressional vote showing 19 Democrats and 7 Republicans for immediate consideration of foreign aid, 105 Republicans and no Democrats against, a near miss of two thirds, with 18 named Democratic supporters and two Republicans voting contrary. Kilgore absent. Alger and Foreman, Texans, voted against.
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Heaviest Snowstorm Dumps Record Blanks Southland Areas
A fast moving early winter storm delivers the heaviest snows of the century across the South and Eastern U S. Western Virginia sees up to 16 inches while New York City area gets up to 4 inches. The system causes deadly accidents and disruptions from Virginia to New England. Temperatures plummet in the South with Memphis record lows and many areas report hazardous travel. Government offices and businesses release workers early as the storm sweeps along the Atlantic coast.
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Nixon name for next year's GOP candidate raised by pundit
The commentator predicts Nixon will be GOP nominee next year, arguing the party will favor a candidate whose experience can be highlighted. Lawrence is editor of versus News and World Report and writes syndicated columns. In Jakarta, President Sukarno says Indonesia has many friends willing to provide arms amid Western curbs over Malaysia tensions.
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Dallas Transit City approves contract for buses and assets
The Dallas Transit City Council on Monday approved a contract already signed by DTC president Nathan Weinberg to transfer buses and other physical property to the city. The Interurban Building remains excluded from the transfer.
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Oswald Plans Sticker Removal Drive in Memphis
Charles A Oswald candidate for Memphis public works commission unveils plan to have bumper stickers removed from supporters cars at six convenient service stations after the November 7 election.
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