Santa visit cheers a boy with bone cancer
In Eckville Santa visited 4 year old Keith Wigham, who suffers bone cancer and has endured 15 fractures. Doctors at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston had warned six months to a year and his mother says Keith has stayed in bed long. Despite casts on both legs and a broken hip, he remains cheerful with toys from Santa, including a red pillow, a guitar, and a fiddle as neighbors note his bright spirit.
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Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
Eckville
Santa
Keith Wigham
Keith
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Joe Wigham
Richard Boyd
Idalou
Wizham
Weather ties up Christmas travel as systems face jams
Holiday travel surged nationwide as winter weather snarled air rail and bus services. Carriers added flights and trains while forecasts warned of a peak Friday and the potential for a repeat of last year’s congestion.
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Na Press International
East
Santa Fe Railroad
Chi Jcago
Super
New Haven
Boston
New York
National Safety Council
Earthquake in Colombia Causes Wide Casualties and Damage
A powerful quake centered near Riosucio harmed more than 100 people and killed at least 20 across western Colombia. Prayers echoed in Pereira and Sonson as cathedral walls collapsed. Rescue teams, Red Cross aid, and rapid government relief followed as communications failed.
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United Press International
OGOTA
Andes
Colombia
Bogota
Cali
Red Cross
Medellin
Manizales
Pereira
Sonson
Sevilla
Caretaga
Chile
Kennedy to Meet Macmillan Amid Family Health Crisis
President Kennedy travels to Bermuda for two day talks with British Prime Minister Macmillan while his ailing father Joseph P Kennedy, 73, shows slight improvement. Senior aides fly from Washington for pre meeting briefings as tests reassure doctors.
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Macmillan
Bermuda
Joseph P. Kennedy
Florida
U. S
Washington
Jacqueline
Ihe House
Piierre Salinger
Kenned
Bermuda-London
Hart Dies Playwright Hart Dies
Palm Springs California Broadway writer Hart 57 creator of The Man Who Came to Dinner and Lady in the Dark died of a heart attack Wednesday. He left a new play unfinished, family said. Hart known as the Brooklyn Van was with wife Kitty Carlisle when stricken. Coroner’s report said death instantaneous. Rites planned Friday for Hart who leaves two children. Cremation expected after public service.
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Palm Springs
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Broadway
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Frands
Joorse Kaplin
Hart
Nso
Christopher
Cathy
Tus
Camelot
Toronto
Moss Mart
Man Confesses Setting Brazilian Circus Fire
A former circus employee, Adilson Marcelino Alves, confessed to starting a fire at a seaside circus near Niteroi, killing 323 and injuring about 80. He said revenge against owners triggered the act as police rushed him to an undisclosed jail amid threats of mob violence.
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Niteroi
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Gilkerson to resign as 2nd Judicial District judge in Texas
Atty. George E. Gilkerson formally notified Gov. Price Daniel of his resignation from the 2nd Judicial District bench effective December 31 He recommended County Attorney Alton R Griffin be appointed to fill the unexpired term The move follows earlier plans to join Citizens National Bank as vice president and trust officer and is tied to grand jury investigations and a prior postponement of the resignation Alleged findings from the department at Austin suggested Griffin appointment would trigger a county attorney appointment by the Lubbock County Commissioners Court
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2Nd Judicial District
Gilkerson
Alton R. Griffin
Cittens National Bank
T2nd District Court
Pam
Victor H. Lindsey
Rnd District Court
Orlay
Griffin
Lubbock County Commissioners Court
Unique letter to Chief Goodfellow sparks Christmas spirit
A week’s letter to the Chief Goodfellow highlights the season’s spirit with a promise to remain anonymous. The message references Christmas faith and goodwill and notes a planned charitable contribution for needy children in Lubbock. A donation check is described as being made to the Goodfellow fund, with details to follow on page 12.
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Lubbock
Mss
Haries
Tim Touchton
Walter’ Hutler
Marvin Boyd
Moheet
P. Anierson
Benevolent Putrite
Tes
Mfewaary
Thomas Rukin
Laibback Hardware
Iimpueles and Co
Wat
Clark
Tage Io
Fate
See Goodfellow
Rusk Defends Congo Policy Amid GOP Criticism
State Department chief Dean Rusk defended U S backing of United Nations Congo actions amid bipartisan criticism by Herbert Hoover and others. He argued U S support serves both American and African interests while lawmakers called for a reappraisal of UN funding and a Senate probe into the Congo missions.
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Congo
Herbert Hoover
U. S
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Rusk
Menthions Committee
Amprica
United Nations
Hoover
United States
Katanga
Lier
John Wynes
Dodd
Prayer Text Alludes to Promise of Protection
A religious verse appealing to the Lord for protection against evil and plague. The fragment mentions sowing in tears and reaping in joy and asks for steadfast hearts and strength through life. Anons meus is indicated as the author.
Christmas memories of a 112-year-old kinman
A centenarian recounts decades of Christmases and frontier life in an intimate reminiscence. He recalls battles, scouts, and friends from eras past, trading tales of Indians, a Civil War, and the death of loved ones while facing age and memory with quiet wit.
Weather Map Report From Regional Station
A regional weather map notes wet conditions and high moisture levels across the area. Forecasters warn of lingering showers and possible light river flooding in low-lying zones.
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