Vatican attaches unity expert to pope’s Holy Land trip
The Vatican adds Rt. Rev. Jan J. Willebrands, secretary of Promoting Christian Unity, to Pope Paul VI’s official party for a three day Holy Land pilgrimage. The move follows a planned meeting with Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople as authorities in Rome announce a fanfare departure Saturday. Italian President Segni will greet the pontiff at the site.
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New York buses and subways avoid New Year strike
New Yorkers faced a New Year’s Day stalemate as a threatened strike closed in until 9 32 a m 44 hours past the deadline The settlement ends a three decade pattern with AFL CIO Transport Workers Union head Michael J Quill and Transit Authority negotiators The deal costs the city about 38 6 to 42 million brings wage boosts and keeps fare at 15 cents for a year Rockefeller Wagner back a budget tolerance while Rockefeller pushes asset transfers and quicker electricity reimbursements The Labor Board notes incremental pay raises and fringe benefits for 35 000 workers
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
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David L. Cole
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Olds
Shapp Announces Democratic Candidacy For U S Senate
Milton J. Shapp, Philadelphia industrialist, declared his bid for the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate in this year’s elections. State Sen. William J. Lane of Washington also announced plans to seek the seat currently held by Republican Sen. Hugh Scott, saying he would be honored to be considered as its Democratic candidate. Scott is expected to win renomination for the Republicans in 1964.
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William J. Lane
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Scott
Cairo Crash Kills Many in New Year Collision
In Cairo, a train bus collision at the start of the new year killed 34 and left more than 50 seriously injured, an official hospital report said. The incident follows a prior year’s fatal bus crash into a tree that killed 35 people.
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Fourth Day Left in Wall Visit Pact Renewals Urged
West Berliners rush to East Berlin as a four day window remains on the visit agreement. By New Year 1964 about 172,740 residents had visited relatives behind the wall, pushing total cross-border visits to over 600,000 since December 19. Mayor Willy Brandt seeks renewal amid pressure from Allied powers and East German authorities, with the expiry set for Sunday at midnight.
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East Berlin
Storm Torments County In Indiana On New Year’s Day
County motorists faced severe winter weather as a strong storm disrupts travel and prompts cautious driving. Roads remained hazardous with slick conditions and limited visibility reported across the area. Authorities urged drivers to reduce speeds and use extreme care during the storms.
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Weather Toll From Snow Storm Ties Nation
Storm left ice and snow across the southeast and midwest with heavy snowfall in Alabama Georgia Tennessee and the Carolinas. Seventeen deaths were attributed to the storm and wide power outages disrupted communications. Roads remained hazardous with re freezing patches and school closures continued in several states.
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Marion Center Baby Named County's Mr 1964 New Year's Baby
Terry Allen Mumau the Marion Center R D 1 family's son arrived at Indiana Hospital as the first New Year's Day baby of 1964 weighing eight pounds eleven and a half ounces at 5 11 a m. He is one of four babies born New Year's Day with siblings born to Glenn Brown Homer City R D 2 a George Bright 381 Grant St Indiana and Joseph F Pacconi Indiana R D 2.
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Homer City
George Bright
Grant St
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Joseph F. Pacconi
Free Funeral Offer Sparks Odd Vermont Tale
In Burlington the Free Press reports none of the 17 registered for a holiday safety promotion earned a free funeral for planning to drink and drive on New Year’s Eve. The piece mentions unspecified individuals and unclear local details while noting the event’s third year and a ceremony in Woodville. Local elections and oaths of office in Indiana County are also briefly referenced with names like William Jones and Patrick J. Stapleton Jr.
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Australia
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Patrick J. Stapleton, Jr
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Frank Barkley
Ronald A. Johnston
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Paul W. Jeffries
W. ‘Thomas ‘Malcolm
Mummers Parade Postponed in Philadelphia Over Blackface Debate
City officials and Mummers leaders sought a solution to protests over blackface makeup amid a postponed New Year’s Day parade on Broad Street. The delay allowed talks with civil rights groups. Second Streeters planned to march again, some wearing blackface. Officials considered prizes for participants using nonblackface makeup.
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King Martius
Henry H. Nichols
Greater Philadelphia
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NAACP
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Missing Cargo Plane Reported OK
A C124 cargo plane from Hill AFB Utah, carrying eight GIs and a Navy man’s body, was reported by a Travis AFB spokesman to be still flying after a forced oceanic descent between Wake Island and Hawaii. Directing equipment reportedly picked up its bearing and attempts were underway to assist as navigation and communication problems persisted.
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Johnson's Peace Drive and Policy Plans Revealed
A White House source in Johnson City reveals President Johnson favors an active peace offensive in 1964 and will not wait for the November election. The briefing lists housing, civil rights, elder medical insurance, and a large tax cut, plus continued budget savings, with praise for McNamara and Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor.
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White House
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House and Home Finance Agency
Partly cloudy and breezy with a chill easing
Partly cloudy conditions persist with a high in the 30s and a slight warmup Friday. Lows drop to the upper teens or lower 20s with little temperature change tonight. Elks and Guests plan Friday fish dinners served from 5 to 8 with additional events on Thursday.
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