Christmas Storm Disrupts Texas Oklahoma Travel
Winter storm sweeps the Central Plains and Ozarks causing snow and sleet delays. It strands motorists, halts air and road traffic, and is linked to at least five deaths as Christmas shoppers face long lines and cold weather in Texas and nearby states.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
Central Plains
Ozark Mountains
Texas
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Panhandle
South Plains
Lubbock
Yale
U. S. Weather Bureau
Dalhart
Amarillo
Red Gunplay Mars Truce In Vietnam War News
Armed forces of seven nations and Vietnamese communists largely held Christmas truce in Vietnam during its first hours. U S forces reported a possible truce violation with 10 rounds fired near Di An but casualties were not confirmed. Saigon reported terrorist deaths in Thua Thien and civilians injured near Phu Loc.
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Associated Press
AIGON
Vietnam
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Saigon
South China Sea
Thua Thien
U.S
Phu Loc
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
di An
Brazil Rains Kill Dozens in Sao Paulo Slum Collapse
In Sao Paulo during a heavy rainstorm twelve people died when three mountainside shacks collapsed in a slum area. Among the dead are nine children aged two to 15 years.
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Brazil
Sao Paulo
Holiday: A vacation that often puts you in the red
The piece notes that a holiday can strain finances, with readers warned that vacations frequently incur debt. It frames the concept as a lighthearted dictionary entry and hints at practical tips for managing holiday spending and avoiding overspending during leisure time.
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Comic Dictionary
FTC proposes truth in credit rules for installment sales
The FTC Friday night proposed a truth in credit framework to curb unfair installment selling. It would require clear disclosure of total cost and finance charges and set deadlines for public comment by February 24. Exclusions include ordinary charge accounts and auto sales under a 1951 rule.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Transportation networks buckle under Christmas travel surge
Travelers crowded roads rails and skies as millions headed home and to sun destinations for the long Christmas weekend. Airports reported record loads with Kennedy issuing 60 extra outbound flights and O'Hare handling 85 000 to 90 000 daily passengers amid strong pre holiday demand. Military leave eased civilian traffic while rail and bus lines filled every available vehicle, reflecting a nationwide travel boom.
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Associated Press
Albany
M.Y
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Chicago
Seattle
Boston
Kennedy
New York
O’hare’ International
Miliary Airlines
Buffalo
N.Y
Dallas
Armed Forces
Ins
Job Corpsmen Sent Home For Christmas
About 8,600 Job Corps students will spend Christmas at home on free travel funded by taxpayers. Of them 2,537 fly chartered by the poverty office while the rest travel by bus or train.
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Washington
UPI
Poverty Office
City Charter Election Date Reset by City Council
City officials moved the charter amendment election to Tuesday January 24 from January 10 after City Atty Fred Senter found the earlier date did not meet the required 30 day interval. Five amendments appear on the ballot including a petition initiated proposal to end the dedicated tax supporting the City Development Board. Mayor Dub Rogers and councilmen Jack Eastman Ray Diekemper Jr and W E Medlock attended the Friday session.
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W. D. (Dub) Rogers Jr
Board of City Development
Fred Senter
Lan
City Hall
Rogers
Jack Eastman
Ray J. Diekemper Jr
W. E. Medlock
Father Faces Murder Charge In Teen Bride Tragedy
In Hampstead North Carolina a 16 year old bride Marlene Hardee Nedley vows to press charges after her Marine husband Warren Nedley Jr. 20 is shot dead at midnight. Her father J C Hardee 50 is jailed on murder charges claiming self defense as she testifies he threatened them and carried a rifle while drinking.
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United Press International
Kensington
Marlene Hardee Nedley
Marlene
Marine Cpl
Warren Lee Nedley Jr
Lower Burrell
Hampstead
N.C
Nedley
Hardee
Surf City
J. C. Hardee
Camp Lejeune
Highway travel ends in heavy Christmas weekend toll
Americans brace for a deadly 78 hour holiday drive as predictions range from 650 to 750 deaths. The National Safety Council notes 23 fatalities after six hours and last year’s period saw 720 deaths with 34 000 injuries. States push strict traffic enforcement as snow and cold complicate travel nationwide.
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United Press International
National Safety Council
Ilinois
Department of Public Works
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Virginia
Today's Prayer Dear Father
A short anonymous blessing asks for gratitude for family as the year proceeds, urging remembrance of family blessings and divine guidance.
Goodfellows Delivering Citywide Holiday Packages
The Goodfellows and their delivery crew distribute thousands of fruit, candy, nuts and toys marking the culmination of their largest annual effort since starting in 1935. Public support remains essential to this effort.
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Goodfellows
Weather Map Summary for Lubbock Area Today
Fair and not very cold with highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper teens. Southwesterly winds 15 to 20 mph. Humidity high at 92 percent and dropping to 41 percent by morning. Temperatures listed for Abilene El Paso Albuquerque Dallas and Denver with 24 hour precipitation data.
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Lubbock
Essalate
Soeledialea
Saitecare
Abilene
el Paso
Albuque
Houston
Okla
Dallas
Denver
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U.S. 11Th Air Force
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Harper & Row
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Synod of of Bishops
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Dekeeee
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Thompson Hall
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J. E
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Mary, Gorton & Sidney
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Garey
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Tommy
Becky Williams
Floyd W. Johnson
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