Bob Hope Wows Marines and Paratroopers With Christmas Doubleheader
Comedian Bob Hope staged a Christmas Day doubleheader entertaining 12,000 Marines at Da Nang and 16,000 paratroopers at Camp Eagle. Astronaut Neil Armstrong drew ovations for a peace message, while Hope quipped about trips to Vietnam and Spiro Agnew. The Hope troupe also included Connie Stevens and Eva Reuber Staier among others.
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Teresa Graves
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Vienna
Austria
Chu Lai
Saigon
Lloyd B. Ramsey
Security Relaxed Around Christendom's Shrines
Bethlehem reports eased security around Christian shrines as pilgrims visit freely on Christmas Day. Israeli authorities reduced roadblocks and troop presence after dawn services drew thousands in the Judean hills. About 20 000 pilgrims were counted in Israel and occupied areas, with Bethlehem and Nazareth hosting large crowds.
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Soviet Union
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Manger Square
Yuletide Weather Deluge: Snow and Tornadoes Across 15 States
A major Christmas Day storm swept northeast from Tennessee and Indiana to the Carolinas and New York area. Tornadoes struck Kaplan and Sorrell in Louisiana, destroying homes and damaging buildings with no deaths or injuries. Snow accumulations reached up to five inches in Tennessee and Kentucky, with four inches in Virginia and North Carolina mountains.
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Georgia
Carolinas
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West Virginia
Virginia
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Baton Rouge
Kentucky
Ohio
Crossville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tri City
Pensacola, Fla
Santa's Vegas Misadventures End With Winter Nap
Mrs. Claus recounts Santa's Las Vegas escapades amid neon lights and moonlit mischief. He overindulged in spirits at casino rooftops and let toys slip from his bag while flirting with waitresses. After a last stop in Sun City he plans a long winter's nap, noting George Franklin's aloof beard ban.
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Vegas
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Mrs. Claus
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Pontiff pleads for truce extension amid Middle East strikes
The Pope urged global leaders to extend a truce as Israel bombed Egyptian targets for eight and a half hours in the heaviest raid since 1967. He called on men to seek Christ to overcome inequality and social conflict. The 72 year old pontiff spoke after visiting Rome's worst slums and celebrating Mass for diplomats in the Sistine Chapel.
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Middle East
Israel
Vatican
Rome
Holy See
Sistine Chapel
Toll figures show lower holiday deaths than earlier estimates
A United Press International tally at 6 p.m. EST reported 126 traffic deaths since holidays began, led by New York with 12 fatalities and Texas with nine. The report notes charity work in Rome’s Prenestina slum and a papal Mass near St. Peter’s Square, where the Pope urged action on urban poverty and sent a donation to a parish widow.
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United Press International
New York
Texas
Pennsylvania
Prisoners Wives Back From Paris
About 150 relatives of U S servicemen held in North Vietnam returned to New York after a six hour Christmas trip to Paris. They were told by the Hanoi delegation to go home and tell their children their fathers are murderers of North Vietnamese children. H Ross Perot funded the trip for 58 wives and 93 children through United We Stand.
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Nightlife listings with shows and reservations
The page lists reservations and showrooms at multiple venues including Crystal Room Copa Room and Gaiety Theatre. Acts named include Roberta Sherwood Steve Lawrence Eydie Gorme Morty Gunty Murray Arnold Emmette Morell and others with times around late evening.
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Prazz
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Lee Green
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Circus Maximus
Anthony Newley
Juliet Prowse
Roman Theatre
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Judy Lynn
Magic Gross Art & Honey
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Casino de Ports Rouvain
Mickey Turner
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Jack Morgan
Sultan
Arturo Romero
Moroida
EL Cortez
Phyllis
Bobby Sherwood
Bil Kane
Flamingo
Sonny & Cher
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Casino Theatre
Belle Barth
the Platters
Kim Brothers
Billy Fellows
Peter & Hank
Tommy Deering
Inner Circle
Fremont
Fiesta Room
Kathryn Grayson
Howard Keel
Jay Lawrence
Carnival Room
Sloopy & the Red Barons
Music Hall
Diana Ross & the Supremes
Fastitle Tila
Bonanza
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Rose Maddox Show
Kimberlys
Garn Littledyke
Chris Christianson
Jewel Box Lounge
Topner
Showroom Internationale
Pearl Bailey Casin
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Theatre Royale
Ho Crown Room
Landmark Theatre
Adams & Allan Drake Nighthawk Lounge
Foy Moy
Skybar
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Strolling
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Merri-Mint Sur
Arden Charile Sheffer
Pou
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Rook
Staplite
Sheck Reen
Sonny
Sahara
Showroom
Congo
Don Rickles
Bobby Vinton Lounge
Jim Garis
Manila
Harry Wham
Gaiety Theatre
Barry Nons Wonderful World
Ilesque
George Hkork
Stardust Hotel
Don Cornell
Nalani Kele
Lou Styles
Thunderbird
Continensal Theatre
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Sue Carson
Augspurg
Blue Room
Savoy Room
Daily Hunt
Buffet
Frontier Steak House
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