Memories Vivid Holiday Restores Christian Spirits
Christmas 1966 brought mixed scenes as American soldiers in Vietnam and British Boxing Day contrasted with religious observances. Pope Paul VI blessed Rome while Vietnam reports noted church bombings, and officials marked Bethlehem and the Nativity in a year shaped by conflict and hunger.
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Nasser sends Christmas greetings to Johnson and US
President Gamal Abdel Nasser issued a message of sincerest Christmas greetings to President Johnson and the American people. He wished health and happiness for the United States and dignity and prosperity for its people after condemning Washington over wheat aid. Michigan State repeats as Big Ten football champions.
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