Guard at Birthplace of Christ Quells Bethlehem Tensions
In Bethlehem Jordan guard Mahmoud Selim has watched over the Star of the Nativity and the grotto since 1948. The scene hosts three Christmas timelines and a web of church properties stoking interfaith disputes between Orthodox Latins Armenians and others.
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Eisenhower Extends Christmas Greeting to Armed Forces
President Eisenhower, December 18, issues a holiday message to U S servicemen worldwide. He hopes the new year brings peace and goodwill, praising service and urging dedication to a just, free world and a peaceful future for all.
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Eisenhower
Defense
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Bandit Takes $5,000 Gives Store Owner Car Trunk Ride
Los Angeles case reports Leslie R. Flesh robbed of $5,000 after withdrawing cash, forced into his car trunk by a gunman. Flesh freed himself by prying loose the trunk lid during a traffic stop. the thief fled with the vehicle. The amount involved is listed as $5,000.
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Los Angeles
Leslie R. Flesh
Flesh
Inglewood
Tahoka Schools Close For Christmas Holidays
Tahoka schools will close Wednesday December 22 at 2 p.m. for the Christmas holidays. High School principal Jake Jacobs says classes will have programs and parties after noon, with buses departing at 2:00 p.m. School resumes Monday January 3.
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Stephenville Couple to Finance Third Cottage at Children’s Home
Stephenville ranch pair Mr and Mrs Sherwood Foster announce plans to fund construction and furnishing of the Children’s Home of Lubbock’s third cottage. The unit will house 18 homeless children and cost about 38000 dollars. The home operates under Broadway Church of Christ in Lubbock. The Fosters, former Midland residents, have a long history of supporting homeless children and adopted twins about 17 years ago.
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Couple’s gift funds cottage complex for homeless children
Bradshaw and Mrs. Foster, reared in Texas, married while teaching in Odessa and lived on a ranch between Odessa and Midland. Paul Sherrod praised their generosity for donating an entire cottage and furnishings to a home housing 33 children in two cottages on Idalou Hwy with plans for 20 total cottages.
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Gilmer
Foster
West Texas
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Idalou Hwy
America Remains Japan’s Top Customer, Tokyo Reports
Tokyo reports that the United States continues to be Japan’s best customer with steady trade and investment ties. The article notes ongoing economic cooperation and mutual reliance between Tokyo and Washington.
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Greenville to Hold Sam Rayburn Day in Texas
Greenville Texas hosts Sam Rayburn Day Tuesday in a non political program. A.S. Moore Jr. chairs the steering committee and notes Rayburn will address diverse views. Rayburn arrives from Bonham at 2 30 p m tours Greenville then attends an open house at Beckham Hotel followed by a banquet. Rayburn will again be speaker when the new Congress convenes next month.
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