Christmas Truce Amid Viet Nam War Contrasts
A Christmas of paradoxes unfolds as families share joy and church bells ring while Viet Nam fronts echo with tension. The article notes tempered happiness in Asia amid ongoing conflict and broader global strains including Korea and Indo-Pak tensions, reflecting a world torn by war and faith.
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Viet Nam
Korea
Freon
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India
Pakistan
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Tat
Ching Joomed
Prolonged ceasefire urged by Senator in Viet Nam
The page highlights a Senate call for a prolonged ceasefire in Vietnam. It references remarks by Senator Robert F. Page and notes related editorials and world events. The section also mentions President Johnson and the broader Cold War context. The World Yule feature discusses Christmas across conflict zones and the UN peacekeeping effort on Cyprus.
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Israel
Jordan
Jordan Lehem
Jesus
Peace
Berlin
Africa
Rhodesia
Zambia
Britain
Mediterranean
Cyprus
United Nations
Santa
Peace Day in Vietnam Brings Holiday Cheer to Troops
Christmas Eve cease fire eased tensions across Vietnam as U S forces observed a quiet dawn near Da Nang and Saigon. Mortar fire near a US base sparked concern but reports indicated no renewed fighting as U S headquarters reported peace along battle lines. Bob Hope brought laughter to 5000 troops at Tan Son Nhut while Cardinal Spellman delivered mass for 4000 Americans.
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Viet Nam
Sera
Martine Chase Eauth
da Nang
Saigon
U.S. Army
Mekong
Mllitary Air Base
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Air Force
Cardinal
U.S. Tth
South China Sea
Associated Press
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An Khe
U.S. 1St Cavalry
Hope
Bob Hope
Tan Son Nhut Aire
Hubert H. Humphrey
Pope Paul IV
United Nations
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Santa Visit Assured To Many Here In Lubbock
The city, divided in belief, plans a morning Santa visit to aid underprivileged children. Chief Goodfellow notes the effort will reach homes across Lubbock within two hours after starting at 5 am. Page GOODFELLOWS details.
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Lubbock
Goodfellow
Goodfellows
LACL Engaged Austin
The White House announced Friday night that Laci Baines Johnson is engaged to Patrick John Nugent, 22, with plans for a late summer wedding.
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Austin
UPI
Laci Baines Johnson
Patrick John Nugent
White House
IN VIET NAM With Bob Hope At The Front
Bob Hope reports from South Vietnam with Carol Baker and a troupe including Joey Heatherton Anita Bryant and Jack Jones. They performed for U.S. airmen and Australian units near the Laotian border and described a runway stage set and wartime backdrop while noting kangaroo art and a jet interrupting a joke.
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Carol
Joey Heatherton
Anita Bryant
Jack Jones
Jerry Colona
Las Brown
Martha Baye
Cardinal Spellman
Thailand
U Bon
U.S
79Th
SEATO
Christmas story centers on Sondra Wright at 320 Arnold Drive
A Christmas feature highlights three year old Sondra Wright daughter of Sgt and Mrs Bobby L Wright residing at 320 Arnold Drive Reese Village. The piece notes the age and setting with a staff photo by Pauline Warner.
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Sgt. and
Bobby L. Wright
Arnold Drive
Reese Village
Pauline Warner
Quiet Yule Observed Across Lubbock And South Plains
Christmas day observances slow business across the Hub City as stores and offices close. Faith City Mission and Salvation Army prepare large noons for transients, jail inmates receive meals, and Goodfellows plan to reach about 11,500 children in over 2,000 homes with fruit, nuts, candy and toys. Worship services mark the start of the holiday period.
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South Plains
Faith City Mission
Ave. G
Salvation Army
17Th St
Ave. Ik
Lub Lock County
Hub City
Goodfellows
Snow in Panhandle brings drifts and slick roads
Damaging winter storms swept through the Panhandle and South Plains, dumping one to three inches of snow with Spearman reporting four inches. Widespread frost and cold fronts followed as motorists faced hazardous travel from the heavy drifts while Lubbock and Port Lavaca weather officials warned of lingering brisk winds and below normal temperatures.
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Dave Pharr
Avalanche Journal
Wile
Spearman
U.S. Weather Bureau
Lubbock
South Plains
Middle 50S
Panhandle
Prayer on Christ’s Birthday Ends in Amen
A brief sunrise prayer asks for God’s guidance and love on Jesus birth day and for final heavenly preparation for all who love Him. Anonymous.
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LCC foreign student killed in two car crash
A Lubbock Christian College foreign student Medi Sahedi 23 from Houston died in a head on collision on U S 50 near Clay City three miles east. Texas Tech student Asaad Nahvi 21 from Odessa sustained serious injuries. Fire destroyed a historic church during the incident.
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Ill
Lubbock
Tex
Christian College
Texas Tech
U.S. 50
Medi Sahedi
Church Lcc
Houston
Somerset
UPI
Asaad Nahvi
Flora
Pital
Chimps Santa Stunt Shocks London Office Crowd
A chimp dressed as Santa caused chaos in central London as hundreds of revelers gathered. The animal climbed a four story building, peered into windows, and dodged firemen using nets and ropes for 90 minutes. Police and bystanders watched as the organ grinder struggled to lure the chimp away. A constable was seriously wounded in another incident at Latine Hall as officers pursued suspects.
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London
Santa Claus
Holiday’s Early Hours Hit Nation With Toll Rising
Fires in Newark and other cities, a Denton train collision, and a Rogue River bus crash plus hundreds of highway wrecks push Christmas Eve violence counts to 263 deaths with 48 hours left in the 78 hour holiday period. New Jersey reports 17 traffic deaths, as the toll climbs across the nation.
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Pacific Northwest
Texas
Newark
N.J
Denton
Tex
Rogue River
Ore
Greyhound
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