Recollections Show Johnson Kennedy Transition Tension
Newsweek reports Johnson’s recollection of the 1963 succession differs from the Kennedys’ view in William Manchester’s forthcoming Death of a President manuscript. The text notes friction over Air Force One versus Air Force Two, Johnson’s oath timing, and Mrs. Kennedy’s reactions aboard the plane.
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Nasser Extends Christmas Greetings Amid Cold War Tension
CATRO AP reports President Gamal Abdel Nasser sent Christmas greetings to President Johnson and the United States two days after accusing the U S of waging a war of hunger. The message wished health and happiness for Johnson and prosperity for Americans. The piece also notes Johnson’s later recollections and Newsweek details about Kennedy oath timing and related White House actions.
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War on Hunger post proposed for Humphrey
Sen George McGovern urged that vice president Hubert Humphrey be named to direct the war on hunger. He said the United States lacks leadership in feeding the world's hungry and that the issue needs as much focus as military efforts. Announcements of grain shipments to India and Pakistan highlighted ongoing food problems.
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Switzerland Divides Into Twenty Two Cantons Respecting StatesIdea
A description notes Switzerland is split into 22 cantons, paralleling a state-like structure to American states in broad governance terms.
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Christmas In Christmas Like In Most Other Towns
In Christmas Michigan the village opened its first post office amid holiday events. The stamp dedication ceremony, the town toy factory fire anniversary, and crowds from Michigan and nearby states marked a festive year. Santa's Motel owner Henry Ames and Mrs Burness spoke of the busy season and the new postal milestone.
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Astronauts Learn to Guard Against Optical Illusions
Astronauts study how space conditions create visual tricks where a cube appears as a diamond and a circle stretches into an ellipse against the dark backdrop of space. These perceptual illusions affect depth and shape recognition during missions.
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