Christmas Buoyed U.S. Firms With Strong Seasonal Gains
AP reports a buoyant Christmas for business with retail sales topping 2.9 to 3.2 billion dollars, up about 10 percent from 1964. Automakers project 1966 sales near 9.3 million, GE forecasts U.S. GNP growth above 6 percent and 13 percent in capex, while concerns include Social Security tax rise and Viet Nam war costs.
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Adopted Indian baby Quince finds new family a year later
New Orleans AP report recalls Quince born at Protestant home for babies who faced months without a family. After a national plea, 180 couples sought to adopt him. On December 11, 1964 he left the home for a new life in another state. This week the director called the photo of him decorating a Christmas tree the best present.
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Quince the Indian Boy Finds a Happy Ending
A boy named Quince, once part of a sad story, is depicted as now lucky and joyful. Miss Matlock shows a photo to those who remember him, highlighting a positive turn in the tale.
Child Enjoys First Holiday Meal of Life
In Wichita AP report, two year old Lorrie Gahman faces Christmas with a first meal after surgery correcting a birth esophagus blockage. X rays showed the esophagus ended in the chest, preventing feeding until last August when nourishment began.
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Persistent medical hurdle for child with esophageal condition
Lorrie Gahman undergoes frequent esophageal dilations after a stomach tube procedure. Her mother Ann Gahman notes a projected year more of treatments as solid food tolerance grows. Doctors predict a normal life, with limits like bending, phones, and simultaneous eating. The report also mentions Venus 2 and Venus 3 space data. Stan Baluik, golf pro at Kirkbrae, formerly Providence hockey center.
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Soviet Venus Probes Reach One Third Way to Earth
Tass reports Venus 3 launched November 16 has covered about 6.2 million miles toward Venus, with both unmanned probes continuing their flight. The distance indicates substantial progress in the Soviet Venus mission as of today.
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