Ship Slams Bay Bridge in Chesapeake Bay incident
A 497foot coal laden converted Liberty ship Mohawk slipped anchor in heavy seas and rammed the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel near Portsmouth Virginia, damaging the west side of the 17 mile span. The unmanned ship bumped along the structure and halted about a half mile from shore with no injuries reported. damage extent to bridge tunnel or ship unclear though officials said the span suffered greater damage than in two prior incidents.
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Portsmouth
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Coast Guard
Coast Guards
Santa and the Pigwidgen
In a village before Santa, a curse escapes from a mysterious purse and all children sleep. Claus the toymaker begins a quest to break the spell, finding a brass key marked Pigwidgen. He travels from village to village seeking answers, hearing legends, and faces despair before a mysterious elder hints at returning home.
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Santa Claus
Claus
Mrs. Claus
Patience Pays Off For Coast Patrolman
Pasadena officer Ray McCray waited outside a department store after a burglary report. A man crashed through a display window, and McCray halted Royce Embry, 19, booking him on suspicion of burglary for stealing $1,217 worth of clothing.
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Pasadena
Calif
Ray McCray
McCray
Royce Embry
Enthusiasm through life keeps joy, not boredom, in view
The piece extols lasting enthusiasm from youth to old age. It contrasts lively reactions at events with apathy, noting how genuine delight in people, toys, sunsets, and art enriches life and friendships, and argues sustained curiosity prevents boredom and social dullness.
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Tapas
Deidre Garnand
Negative Income Tax Concept Arises Again
NEW YORK AP The idea of a negative income tax gains practical consideration as Ford Motor Co president Arthur Miller becomes the first major executive to endorse it independently. The plan would provide payments below an earnings base to lift families toward a standard of living and tax those above the line, potentially replacing welfare programs. Critics warn it may undermine initiative and complicate incentives, while public debate may push it toward political advocacy next year.
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New York
Army Miller
Ford Motor Co
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Vermont Minister to Preach at Own Funeral
The Rev Harold G High will preach the sermon at his funeral in Weston Vermont. He recorded the sermon three years ago and left instructions for it to be played. He died Friday at age 84 and was pastor of the Community Church where services will be held.
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Weston, Vt
Harold G. High
Mr. High
German medical schools teach halneology in springwater bath therapy
Several German medical schools offer halneology departments that instruct students in the therapeutic uses of springwater baths. The program emphasizes mineral water treatments and spa medicine within clinical training.
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