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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
4
A reader notes that calendars from Julian to Gregorian misdate years. The article cites Compton’s Pictured Encyclopedia showing the year length as 366 days 9 hours 9 minutes 1.9 seconds and argues for a perpetual calendar that can assign weekdays to dates from the Christian Era to 2100.
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes CBSs Tell Truth is a light early evening game show with bright panelists Tom Poston Peggy Cass Orson Bean and Kitty Carlisle The show taped Nov 20 but aired after Kennedy funeral and underwent minor cuts CBS pre empt Jackie Gleason tribute Jan 4 Lomb show The Many Worlds of Jackie Gleason with Otto Preminger will mark the special guests Jack Benny Bing Crosby to host NBC Bob Hope comedy replacement The Hollywood Palace debuts Jan 4 with varying hosts following Crosby replacing Jerry Lewis Show
Idlewild NEW YORK AP reports the City Council voted unanimously to rename Idlewild Airport in memory of the late President Kennedy. The measure awaits Mayor Wagner’s signature and would change the airport’s name to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Crusty batter fried chicken recipe highlights self rising corn meal and flour for crunch and nourishment. Includes poultry seasoning seasoned salt pepper enriched self rising corn meal and flour, eggs and chicken broth, with deep frying instructions.
Treasury officials warn the coin shortage worsens during Christmas trading as demand rises. Philadelphia and Denver mints plan 4.1 billion pieces this year while commerce may need 6 billion. shortages span all denominations except silver dollars and tighten nationwide. Citizens may be urged to conserve coins.
President Johnson reportedly cancels the Dyna-Soar space glider project, delivering a setback to Air Force space ambitions. Defense spending is kept near current levels, with McNamara doubting the program's value. about 180 million of the 505 million appropriated since 1959 could be recaptured, while total costs remain uncertain.
In Dallas AP reports Jack Ruby, jailed after shooting Oswald, is described as getting a little grumpy. Sheriff Decker says phone calls and visitors are restricted while Ruby, 52, remains a model prisoner. Ruby faces a February 3 trial in Criminal District Court for Oswald’s murder.
The program budget targets over $800 million to finish Dyna-Soar by 1968 with an initial set of 20 orbital flights planned, the first due in 1965.
Fort Smit stands out as a notable site in national rankings, drawing attention for its historical significance and unique features. The designation highlights its appeal to visitors and scholars, marking it as a key point of interest in the region.
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