Willie Sutton Freed on Christmas Eve from Attica Prison
Willie Sutton, the notorious bank robber nicknamed The Actor, is released from Attica State Prison on Christmas Eve after a 27 year term. State corrections commissioner McGinnis ordered the release following court actions vacating sentences that could have kept him jailed for life. Sutton, aged 68 and ill with emphysema, had earlier been denied parole but is now subject to mandatory release.
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Christmas Eve Truce Quiets War Toll Across Globe
Christmas Eve finds a fragile pause in Vietnam fighting and continued tension in the Middle East. Israeli forces guard Bethlehem as pilgrims arrive while American families pray at home. A 14th Vietnam truce begins with casualties prior to the cease fire. Marine Sgt Brian OConnell notes mixed feelings as troops face the holiday apart from loved ones.
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Coast Guard Rescues Seven Pilgrims From Stormbound Boat
The 39 foot Pilgrim Ethel, sailing from Norfolk toward Israel, was rescued 135 miles southeast of Cape May by the US Coast Guard cutter Alert after losing power and taking on bow damage. Rev Warren Hardy, 43, his wife Margaret, 37, and their five sons were brought to Cape May Harbor in good condition. Hardy, a clergyman, said the rescue resembled a biblical event and that the family plans to continue their voyage to Israel, aiming to arrive by Easter. The Key Trader tanker stood by during the night.
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Where I Stand In Christmas reflections and a boy’s letter
A Sun staff column reflects on Christmas as a time of peace and family, inspired by a Dear Santa letter from a boy who lost his father. The piece contrasts simple gifts with life's deep losses, urging gratitude, unity, and hope amid global tensions.
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Pope Urges Peace and Love in Christmas Midnight Mass
Pope Paul VI called for acceptance of love and peace as guiding light in a Christmas Eve address to Vatican diplomats. He said the church cannot alter temporal affairs but offers the light of reason and religious tradition amid modern life’s doubts. He urged diplomats to embrace natural liberty and earthly sovereignty while rejecting fear.
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Virginia Believes In Santa Claus At 80 In Hudson Hospital
Virginia O Hanlon Douglas, the girl behind Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus, is hospitalized in Hudson New York with a heart ailment since December 11. Doctors say her condition is satisfactory as she nears Christmas. Santa visited her hospital room and reaffirmed her faith, with John Harris in the red suit expressing joy at the moment.
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War Captives Wives and Children Plan Paris Demonstration
French police announced they would allow 150 wives and children of Americans held prisoner in North Vietnam to demonstrate Christmas Day outside the Hanoi peace talks site. The group arrives from Dallas, Texas, and will go to the North Vietnamese delegation villa at Choisy-le-Roi to stage the protest.
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Weather Snapshot Mild Sunny With High Clouds
Weather report notes a mild sunny day with high cloudiness. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high 60 and low 35 with sunrise at 6 50 and sunset at 4 32.
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