24 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
1
A winter forecast describes Kris Kringle braving showers across 40 to 60 percent of North Carolina tonight and Christmas Day with mild temperatures. A trend toward colder weather is seen for Christmas night and Saturday as a warming move shifts eastward. Inland highs 58 to 68 while coast temps reach the 70s in spots with mild overnight lows.
New York report describes a proposed 750 passenger jetliner that could cut air travel costs if built. It notes the high fuel and weight, compares with current transatlantic jets, and mentions government and defense officials weighing whether a commercial version is feasible amid airline industry interest and uncertainties.
Dozens of rivers overflowed across five Western states California Washington Oregon Nevada Idaho killing at least 28 and displacing more than 5 000 people. Air Force Navy National Guard Red Cross Coast Guard and Civil Defense aiding rescues as new rainstorms roll in threatening further floods. Roofs flooded towns cut off and Native communities seek shelter in high ground for safety.
President Johnson weighs higher salaries for civil service and postal workers as part of the budget talks. Budget chief Gordon says spending would be well below the initial 108.5 billion request, with a target near 97.2 billion for the next fiscal year. Gronouski announces a modest boost for second and third class mail.
A 100-pound car bomb gutted the Brink Hotel in Saigon injuring 52 Americans, 1 Australian officer, and 15 Vietnamese. The attack surfaced amid tense security around the airport and amid U.S.-Vietnam tensions over potential government interference.
A downtown Burlington blaze destroyed the Glamour Shop and the Apple Shoe Store, threatening a city block. Firefighters battled the flames amid smoke and water damage to neighboring stores. one fireman hospitalized. Officials estimated inventory losses around 500000 with cause still undetermined.
AP religion writer George W. Cornell reflects on Christmas as the essence of love and God, seen in Simeon’s recognition of Jesus. The piece recalls the temple encounter where Simeon proclaims the child’s role in mankind’s salvation, underscoring love as foundational to the season.
President Nasser urged resistance to Western pressure asserting arms to the Congolese rebels and rejecting U.S. aid conditions. He warned against hostile words and cited U.A.R. anger over Western actions in Congo. Relations with the United States deteriorated after incidents including the Cairo library sacking.
The Enterprise observes Christmas as a full holiday with no edition published. Today's issues were produced on a speed up schedule and offices closed at noon. Listings from stock exchanges could not be included. The publishers wish readers a Merry Christmas.
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