Christmas Long Remembered A Tree For A Boy On A Lonely Train
An Empire Builder Christmas Eve 1942 tale recalls a boy crying for Santa as sailors soldiers and families on a Seattle to Boston journey pool resources to create a makeshift tree in a sidetrack stop. Marines contribute foil coins a toy soldier arrives and Silent Night unites the car.
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Des Moines
Santa Claus
Boston
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National Park
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Allied nuclear command push tests NATO unity with France left out
The United States Britain and West Germany pressed private talks on an Allied nuclear command despite France declining involvement. Leaders eyed a mixed fleet or Polaris submarines with ultimate U S control, while France voiced strong opposition amid NATO ministerial reviews.
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Paris
United States
Britain
West Germany
France
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
U.S
Dean Rusk
Charles de Gaulle
Rusk
Patrick Gordon Walker
Gerhard Schroeder
Germany
Reorganization of Army Reserve Due In 16 Months
Pentagon aims to complete a sweeping Army Reserve reorganization within about 16 months with a target action by end of March 1986. National Guard and Reserve officers, in secret briefings, say units will shift 150000 reservists to the National Guard as the Army works out staffing and training changes.
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Pentagon
National Guard
My Reserve
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Drafting the Troop List for Expanded Guard Units
The task surveys 4000 Reserve units to select about 2000 for new Guard organizations. It will guide distribution among states and is not expected to be ready until mid February. States will then know which units they lose and gain.
Governors to Be Briefed on National Guard Disposition
Plans propose briefing state governors who wield decisive authority under the law regarding the disposition and use of the National Guard within their states.
Ohio Board seeks 174 million for schools in 1965 67
State Board of Education proposes an 11 item plan to raise 174 million dollars for public schools for the 1965 67 period. The proposal would lift the School Foundation cost to about 696.9 million with funds for enrollment growth and new programs. Finance Director Krabach questions funding sources and notes the baby boom is over.
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Columbus
Ohio
Richard L. Krabach
Ray W. Kimmey
Dayton
Kimmey
Biennium Foundation
Krabach
Ohio Education Department
Hoffa Appeals Fate Lies With U S Court
James R Hoffa faces the 6th U S Circuit Court of Appeals over his jury tampering conviction from a Nashville conspiracy trial. Four defense lawyers and two prosecutors argued for hours as Hoffa, free on bond, criticized Robert F Kennedy and departed for Chicago for a Teamsters meeting. The court may take weeks or months to decide whether to uphold or reverse the Chattanooga verdict. The other defendants Ed King Larry Campbell and Thomas F E Parks also appeal their three year sentences.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
James R. Hoffa
6Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
Nashville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Edwin King
Nashville Teamsters
Larry Campbell
Teamsters Local 299
Detroit
Thomas FE. Parks
Hoffa Says Teamsters Pressure Eased After Kennedy Departure
Hoffa told reporters the pressure on the Teamsters has eased since Kennedy, now senator-elect from New York, left office. He cited reduced government scrutiny and a calmer labor environment overall.
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Teamsters
Kennedy
New York
Jagas Ouster Set as Burnham Forms New Government
British Guiana leaders begin coalition efforts after Britain rewrites constitution to oust Cheddi Jagan. Forbes Burnham seeks a full cabinet by week’s end with 22 United Force seats and 7 from United Force, giving a slim majority over Jagan’s party. Jagan resists resignation amid proportional representation limits.
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Britain
Cheddi Jagan
Burnham
People’s National Congress Party
Peter D'Aguiar
United Force
National Assembly
Jagan
People’s Progressive Party
Cold spell to ease with slight warmth on Wednesday
The report notes continued cold tonight with a mid 30s high expected Wednesday. Readings show 14 degrees today with tomorrow’s low near 19 and yesterday’s high around 42.
Being a Husband Like a Job Says Chuckle
A light joke compares marriage to a job noting it helps if you like your boss. The quip playfully suggests harmony with a spouse improves daily life.
Critics Set to Answer Adlai in Congo Debate at UN
African and Asian nations meet in New York to challenge U S policy in the Congo as Ambassador Stevenson defends the rescue of 1700 white civilians. He accuses critics of irrational language while noting rebel support from several states and foreign ministers gather to discuss the crisis.
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Organization of African Unity
New York
Congo
United States
Belgium
Council
Stevenson
Jaja Wachuku
Nigeria
U.S
Arsene
Assouan Usher
Ivory Coast
Security Council
Negro Leaders React To Civil Rights Act Ruling In Atlanta
Negro leaders welcome the Supreme Court decision upholding the public accommodations section but adopt a wait and see stance on full compliance. President Johnson notes widespread compliance, while SNCC and others call for continued demonstrations if rulings are not followed.
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Supreme Court
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Maddox awaits court ruling on appeal in race case
Atlanta business owner Lester Maddox awaits a higher court decision on his appeal challenging a lower court order to admit Negroes. Maddox argues he does not engage in interstate commerce, while Civil Rights activists led by John Lewis hail the Civil Rights Act ruling and sit-in demonstrations.
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Ala
Heart of Atlanta
Ollie
Moreton Rolleston
Lester Maddox
Atlanta
Maddox
John Lewis
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
South
Steel union halts talks reopen amid industry criticism
Pittsburgh report says AFL-CIO United Steelworkers begin plant level talks with 11 major producers while industry executives condemn reopening as destabilizing. Union seeks higher pay and benefits with no price tag. strike risk rises after 120 days, while industry cites modest steel position in 1963-64.
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Afl-Cio
United Steels Workers
USW
David J. McDonald
Rockefeller Hit Goldwater Blame in GOP Losses
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller accused Senator Barry Goldwater of undermining Republican unity and public confidence after the November defeat. Goldwater countered that Rockefeller and Governor George Romney helped craft a caricature that aided Johnson's landslide win. Romney said he differed with Goldwater on issues, not personality, during the campaign.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Barry M. Goldwater
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Rockefeller
U. S. News & World Report
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George Romney
Michigan
Soci
Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Romney
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