Description of Kennedy Was Accurate
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara praised John F. Kennedy as graceful under pressure in a CBS Reports interview. He called Kennedy an intellectual with rare talent for turning thought into action, witty, fun-loving, and a leader under crisis. Other cabinet members also reflected on Kennedy and his administration.
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Snow Grounds South as Ice Closes Roads and Airports
A wintry storm coats the South in snow and sleet halting air travel and closing highways within an 80 mile radius of Memphis. Temperatures drop to freezing as far south as Florida, with Mississippi reporting up to 12 inches of snow in the northwest and major routes iced over.Louisiana also sees freezing rain with bridge and overpass closures, while Memphis to Jackson traffic winds through dangerous, nearly impassable routes.
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Danny Thomas leaves CBS for NBC after 10 years
Treasury Douglas Dilly and McNamara report on a Cabinet session with President Johnson. The hour proved dense with information and shifting viewpoints as Danny Thomas announced his departure from CBS to NBC after this season. Thomas signs five NBC specials next year under a long term deal, shifting from his own show and four other TV series.
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Deals With Red China Not Hopeful
Washington reports that President Johnson and predecessor Kennedy expect a long wait before feasible talks with Red China. Roger Hilsman warned successors may be more realist yet still dangerous, noting the fanaticism of early leaders can drive extreme actions even in a nuclear era.
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Hazardous Weather Closes Roads Across Deep South
State police shut U.S. 71 to all traffic after chains failed as crews salted and sanded highways. The Weather Bureau warned of hazardous driving across Louisiana while Alabama reported extreme conditions forcing highway closures. Rain in the northwest moved to freezing rain and snow, southern states saw travel disruption and several flights from Atlanta were canceled or delayed.
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Animal myths debunked on Wild Kingdom program
NBC television features Marlin Perkins in a Wild Kingdom segment debunking myths about animal behavior. The piece shows giraffes vocalizing on film and chameleons not changing color, with the host highlighting learned observations from his St. Louis Zoo career and prior Zoo Parade success. Next Sunday promises more on animal handling and safety.
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Aging Chinese leaders give way to successors, says Hilsman
The piece notes aging pioneers of the 1920s Chinese revolution fading, with Hilsman hoping for new leaders. He warns U.S. policy will stay strong and firm, stiff-arming China until change appears. It contrasts better Soviet ties with Red China and cites Chen Yi saying China needs 100 years to modernize.
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China
Russia
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Sunday TV listings for holiday specials and talks
The schedule highlights experiments on monkey intelligence and a CBS Sunday viewing block from 10 to 11 a.m. EST. NBC offers a holiday music poetry program titled Sunday 3:30 to 5 p.m. with an interview featuring British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home and a Lincoln Memorial lighting service with a Johnson speech. Meet the Press on NBC 6 to 6:30 p.m. features Adlai Stevenson as guest. NBC airs The Story of Christmas 10 to 11 p.m. a Tennessee Ernie Ford musical program follows.
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