Nation mourns as JFK laid to rest at Arlington
A saddened nation pauses in silent tribute to martyred President John F Kennedy. Crowds visit the Dallas site where he was shot and nationwide observers mark the funeral with taps and moments of silence. Flags at half staff, trains silenced, and media paused as Arlington service honors Kennedy and other heroes.
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Gunman fatally wounded after Chicago office robbery
An armed assailant robbed U S Auto Leasing on Chicago’s West Side taking 800 dollars then forced two female employees to accompany him. A gunfight with police left the suspect fatally shot after he fired on officers. Two women were held and injured in the pursuit. Police recovered the loot in a nearby apartment.
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Red Oldham Honored As Top GNL Salesman Of 1963
C A Red Oldham receives the National Quality Award for six years of superior life insurance service. He ranks among GNL’s top 20 salesmen in 1963, and serves as president of the South Plains Association of Life Underwriters and of the Westerner Parents Club, plus treasurer of Emanuel Baptist Church.
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King Hussein Key To Peace Amid Jordan Israel Tensions
Analysis notes Israel views Jordan as pivotal to Middle East stability. A Hussein regime keeps nonwar policies intact, while Baathists and Nasserites vie for influence. Observers fear war could erupt if Jordan destabilizes, drawing in Syria Iraq Egypt and Soviet backing.
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Father Charged After Twin Boys Burn Hands
Hobbs police report two four year old brothers Ronnie Lee and Donnie Lee Harris were burned by their father for stealing peanut butter. Their mother Mrs. Louis James Harris admitted fearing him and said he forced the boys to touch a fire to teach danger. Both children received emergency hospital care and were released. the father faces two counts of battery with bonds set at 250 dollars each.
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Cecil R. Tate
Thornberry May Take New Post Under Johnson
The Austin Statesman speculates Rep. Homer Thornberry of Texas will join President Johnson’s administration rather than serve as a federal judge after resigning his 10th district seat. A Dec. 17 run-off followed his Dec. 20 resignation and El Paso judgeship plan. Thornberry visited the White House and spent the weekend with the Johnsons. Japan may install mobile telephone booths during the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Jake) Pickle
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