Open House Marks Chamber Office Reopening in 1964
The Board of Directors approved funding after a City Board vote, with Water and Light Commission backing. Work began late September and finished late November, moving from the Lehman building corner Walnut and Third Streets. New look and furnishings by the Chamber promote a more adequate community office, inviting Hope area residents to visit on December 30, 1964.
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Third Streets
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Hope Area
Chamber
Gunter
Weather Outlook Across Arkansas and Louisiana
Partly cloudy and warmer conditions with a mix of clouds across the region through Tuesday. Lows range from the mid 30s to the low 70s in southwest areas, with highs mostly in the 60s to mid 60s. Louisiana follows a similar pattern with rising temperatures and highs in the 60s.
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Louisiana
Atom Sub Within Red China Range
A U S Navy Polaris submarine roams seas off the Asia mainland within rocket range of Red China. Defense Department confirms the submarine is in position to threaten targets within Chinese territory.
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Red China
Washington
Asia
Defense Department
Air Reserve Guard Merger Plan Due Soon
Air Force recommendations on merging the Air Reserve and Air National Guard are due January 25. The date comes as Gen. Curtis E. LeMay nears retirement and amid debate whether to merge into one force or eliminate the Reserve. Observers note that Army restructuring parallels favor consolidation of the Guard, while LeMay has indicated no clear preference. The Berlin crisis highlighted Guard strength, with rapid response noted as a key goal for McNamara’s program. The Air Guard has seen deployments in France and Germany, underpinning calls for a quick reaction focus.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
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Curtis E. LeMay
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President weighs ambassador picks and antipoverty plans
The president signals consideration of 18 to 20 ambassador posts as part of a broad package alongside the State of the Union. Budget work proceeds, with decisive choices pending on antipoverty funding, a government pay raise, and an education package. In a McNamara letter, Johnson urges ending all racial discrimination in the armed forces and praises progress while urging full elimination of remaining vestiges.
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Robert 8. McNamara
Reserve forces readiness in air and army units
Air Reserve and Guard units are prioritized and fully equipped, while Army Guard and Reserve contain low-priority units unlikely to be ready for use for up to a year after federal service. The Air Guard has 72,000 members drawing drill pay and training, 54,000 in ready status, and 128,000 in ready reserve without drill pay.
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Air Guard
Air Force
Holiday Yule Death Toll Reaches 550
National Christmas weekend traffic toll reaches at least 571 lives across 78 hours ending Sunday midnight. California led with 59 deaths, followed by New York 39 and Michigan 36. Wisconsin and Illinois each reported multiple fatalities, helping push year records in several states.
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Associated Press
Dear Abby Advice Roundup on Gossip and Decent Women
Dear Abby offers guidance on a doorstep scandal sparked by a neighbor’s late night window contact and a headline making rumor. The column counsels patience, humor, and avoiding rash actions while addressing letters from readers about trust gossip and decency. An Associated Press survey cites 396 highway fatalities over a December weekend period, highlighting safety concerns amid holiday traffic.
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Abby
Abby column forces parental truth in school rivalry
A mother recalls confronting other parents after discovering boys shared a story about privileges. She called the mothers, exposing the ruse, and the children stopped the bragging. The note promotes Abby’s mail response service and booklet on writing letters.
Death Toll in Arkansas Reaches Nine in Holiday Crashes
Arkansas police report nine holiday traffic fatalities across the state. Victims include Mrs. Walter Crawford, 70, of Ravenden, in a collision near Mammoth Spring, and Henry Dixon, 40, and his wife Willene in a U.S. 63 crash west of Walnut Ridge. Other deaths occurred at Marked Tree, Beebe, and near Salem, with multiple injuries reported and numerous families affected.
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Ravenden
Missouri
Mammoth Spring
Arkansas
Arkansas 9
U.S. 63
Floyd . Halderman
Dyman
Joan
Bobby
Billy
Johnny B. Anthony
Gilmore
Crittenden County
Marked Tree
Beebe
Howard Evans
W. G. Polk
W. H. Milner
U S Officials See Light Flu Season Ahead
Washington reports the Public Health Service expects only localized flu activity this winter with no widespread epidemic. Emphasizing vaccination for high risk groups, experts cite past forecasts predicting a relatively mild 1964 65 season due to lower spread of type A 2 influenza and type B epidemics being uncommon.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Health Service
West Coast
Minnesota
United States
American Medical Association
Scream barrier worries Beatles in London show
The Beatles face a scream barrier in London as fans scream so loudly they drown the musicians. A projector flashing song titles and words on a front stage screen aims to ease the distraction.
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London
Nenni Extends Lead in Italian Presidential Ballot
In Rome Deput y Premier Pietro Nenni backed by Socialists and Communists widened his lead in the presidential race as Parliament held its 220th ballot. Nenni's bloc reached 385 votes, his best total in the marathon balloting, with Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat slipping to 223 votes. A total of 482 votes is required for election.
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Rome
Pietro Nenni
Pariament
Nenni
Socialist Party of Proletarian Unity
Giuseppe Saragat
Italy
Christian Democrat Party
Christmas births in Alnwick create festive family page
Noel Cassie born Christmas 52 years ago in Alnwick England. His daughter Carol born Christmas 23 years ago. Carol now Mrs John Sergeant gave birth to a 7 pound son this Christmas. The Sergeants have not fixed a name yet for the baby. Nicholas is a leading contender after Saint Nicholas.
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Alnwick
England
Noel Cassie
Carol
John Sergeant
Nicholas
Cautionary Health Tips for Flu Season
Public health guidance advises avoiding crowded places during flu outbreaks. Dress warmly for extreme cold, stay physically fit to resist infection, and contact a doctor immediately if illness develops.
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