Castro Regime Peril and Economic Strife Under Castro
The piece portrays Castro as a looming menace to the United States and a convenient nuisance for the Russians while pleasing Red China. It details shortages, high prices, low wages, and a chaotic economy following the 1958 turn of events. It notes Cuba’s ties to Moscow and pressure to avoid provoking international conflict.
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Nazareth Awaits Arrival of Pope
Nazareth in Galilee readies for Pope Paul VI to visit as the first pontiff to set foot there since Peter. The city’s 28 000 residents include a large Arab population and several Christian denominations led by Greek Orthodox, Greek Catholics, and about 3 400 Roman Catholics. The pope will spend 75 minutes in Nazareth, mass at the Grotto of the Annunciation, and the city is shown with its ancient streets and crafts reflecting continuity into today.
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Brazos River Authority Approves Decordova Bend Reservoir Plan
Brazos River Authority directors voted to proceed with the Decordova Bend Reservoir Project costing about 21 million dollars. The plan includes a dam on the Brazos at Decordova Bend Hood County near Granbury, a powerhouse and a third generating unit at Possum Kingdom Dam. The project would store over 50 billion gallons, cover about 8,500 acres, and extend 43 miles upstream toward Parker County. The decision followed studies and an agreement with Texas Power and Light and Texas Electric Service Co. to fund the bond issue and water needs.
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West Berlin Eyes Talks to Extend Wall Openings
West Berlin deputy mayor Henrich Albertz urged readiness to negotiate with the Communists to keep the Berlin Wall open past January 5. Bonn cautioned against overreaching as East German talks resume, while a record 155,000 West Berliners crossed for one day visits on Sunday boosting total crossings to 412,000 since December 20.
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Soviets Promise Help to Algeria
Moscow reports the Soviet Union pledges aid to Algeria for an independent economy. Tass did not detail new loans, noting a $100 million loan already extended in September.
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Expectant Mother Killed in Accident Near Satsumis
A pregnant Texas woman, Mrs. Marinalle Cos, 34, was killed when a car skidded and overturned on U S 190 near Satsumas. Her husband, Dr. Sebastian Cos, and two daughters were injured in the one car crash. State police investigated the early Saturday crash.
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Erhard Reports Johnson Seeks West German Proposals
Bonn Germany AP Chancellor Ludwig Erhard said President Johnson wants West Germany to propose ideas to ease tensions with the Soviet Union. He noted Germany’s geographic proximity matters but did not specify any proposals. Erhard and Johnson agreed to push efforts to ease Berlin’s situation amid East West travel limits.
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Murder Largely Family Affair, Sociologist Says
Cleveland AP reports Dr. Gerhard Falk of State University College for Buffalo argues murder is a family affair in a study of 121 Buffalo homicides from 1948 to 1955. He notes only 12 percent of victims were strangers to the killers.
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Year-Old Baby Dies As Fire Hits Home
A Houston fire destroyed the rear of a one-story frame house killing a year-old baby. Parents saved three children as mother Jewell Fre mage, 26, found the blaze in the bedroom where the four youngsters slept. Rescued were Ron 4, David 4, and Deborah 7 Freeman.
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New island forming off Iceland coast near Surtsey
A new volcanic island is forming off Iceland's south coast after three underwater volcanoes began erupting Sunday about 13 miles off the Vestmanaeyjar Islands, near the active Surtsey island that emerged on November 14.
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Papal and Orthodox Leaders Plan Historic Holy Land Meeting
Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras prepare for a first in centuries encounter in Jerusalem during a three day Palestine pilgrimage. A proposed inter Christian conference with Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Anglican leaders is under discussion, signaling steps toward Christian unity.
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Behan Found Unconscious In Dublin Street
Dublin AP reported playwright Brendan Behan was found lying unconscious in a Dublin street with head injuries. He underwent emergency surgery at Meath Hospital and was described in fair condition. Police were unsure if a hit and run or a fall caused the injuries. Behan, 40, had been released from hospital Sunday after diabetes treatment.
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Wreck Claims Life Of San Benito Man
AP reports Ray Mundo Arellano, 32, died when his car overturned. He was thrown clear and then run over by a second vehicle. Three others were ejected from the car, with Nicolas Lerma, 65, and Carmen Valdivia, 25, both of San Benito, left in critical condition.
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Hodges Sees Growth For Nation s Economy
Washington AP Luther Hodges Secretary of Commerce annual review forecasts 1964 growth near 5 percent with stable prices. Personal income per person rising to about 2,600 if tax cut enacted. GNP could exceed 620 billion, but unemployment and foreign outflow risk slow expansion.
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Lakonia sinks after salvage attempt in Atlantic
The burned-out Lakonia sank about 260 miles southwest of Gibraltar while being towed toward Gibraltar after a fire. Capt Trygve Gaasoe, directing the salvage, said the hull increased starboard list. 1,041 aboard with 91 dead and 64 missing.
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Quemoy Cease Fire Called for New Year
The Nationalist Chinese command on Quemoy Island proclaimed a 3 day cease-fire from December 31 to January 2 to allow servicemen in the Republic of China to celebrate the new year. Cease-fires on special occasions occur between the Nationalists and Communists who shell the islands from the mainland. There was no major Communist shelling of the offshore islands in 1963.
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Dallas Banker Will Jones Dies at 69 in Dallas
Will Jones 69 chairman of Industrial National Bank of Dallas died Sunday after 33 years in the city. He had earlier worked with Breckenridge Corsicana and Houston banks and led the Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock for 20 years. Services were held today at 2 p.m.
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Prominent Lawyer Clay Brian Dies at Marshall
Marshall AP reports attorney Clay Brian age 50 died at home Sunday from a heart attack. Services are set for Tuesday in Marshall. He is survived by his widow and two young twin daughters.
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Smith Hails Johnson Start On Budget Cuts In Defense
PALESTINE AP Rep Howard Smith D Va chairman of the House Rules Committee said President Johnson is off to a good start in trimming government spending He called the planned closing of 33 military bases a good thing if it does not weaken defense He plans to see if Johnson will not turn the nation into a welfare state Smith travels with his wife en route to Jasper Texas to visit their daughter and her husband M and Mrs Joe Tonahill Tonahill defense lawyer for Jack Ruby jailed in Kennedy assassination slayings
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