GOP Governors Favor Friendlier Tone Toward Johnson
At the National Governors Conference in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Republican leaders voiced a softer stance toward President Johnson. New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller argued that local conditions will drive November results and warned against overreliance on current public sentiment. He also suggested Democrats may seek a new figure in 1968 if Johnson does not adjust course.
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When Children Smile There’s Still A Santa Claus For Virginia
A note in a Virginia newspaper hints that a Santa figure remains for children while a space mission returns to Earth. The item suggests human impact and continued holiday traditions despite cosmic events.
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Yes Virginia Santa Claus reading rekindles hope in North Chatham
Despite months of illness, Virginia O Hanlon Douglas read aloud the 1897 Yes Virginia Santa Claus editorial to a public gathering in North Chatham New York. The 69 year old widow, great grandmother and former public school teacher spoke of gratitude and timeless inspiration as she shared the letter that sparked belief in Santa Claus.
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North Vietnam Men Urged To Surrender
In Saigon US planes dropped nearly 25 million leaflets over Hania and the Red River delta urging North Vietnamese men to abandon their units when sent south. The two hour bombardment aimed to coax surrender with promises of good treatment. Viet Cong casualties were not disclosed by the government spokesman.
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NATO Refashions Look At Soviets In Paris Report
In Paris AP reports Western nations that forged the Atlantic alliance 17 years ago to counter Soviet force now project a new military posture and posture changes amid evolving Cold War tensions.
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Funeral privacy kept for Disney as family attends
Family members gathered for the funeral of the famed film maker at Forest Lawn. Walt Disney Productions said the company wanted attention to stay on the man and his work, not his death. Officials did not disclose funeral details or disposition of the body. Disney preferred it this way.
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Children to Honor Walt Disney at Walnut Hills Service
In Cincinnati Ohio children from Walnut Hills Baptist Church will pay tribute to moviemaker Walt Disney during Sunday service. Pastor Rev Dr Arthur E Cowley plans for the kids to go to the chancel and offer silent prayers, praising Disney for enriching modern creative art and life.
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Lodge predicts limited Vietnam progress in 1967
President Johnson receives from Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge a Vietnam progress report and an optimistic view of 1967. Lodge says no Hanoi peace signals yet but foresees enough headway to glimpse a light at the tunnel though he notes four war types including pacification of terrorism. He cites efforts to limit Red China's regional edge.
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Decision Soon On JFK Book
Manhattan Justice Lou Streit urged a quick ruling on Mrs. John F. Kennedy's bid to block publication of William Manchester's book Death of a President. Manchester and two publishers were ordered to show cause why an injunction should not issue. Mrs. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy submitted affidavits supporting the request.
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Johnson Returns to Texas Ranch for Christmas Holidays
President Johnson flew to his Texas ranch for the holidays with Mrs. Johnson. Earlier he visited former President Eisenhower at Walter Reed Army Hospital, discussing matters Johnson would decide, and Eisenhower's recovery was described as rapid and the general in good spirits and alert.
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U.N. approves mandatory sanctions on Rhodesia in historic move
The Security Council voted 11 to 4 with four abstentions to impose a global boycott on Rhodesia, barring oil, arms, aircraft, vehicles and parts. Britain and the United States supported the measure, while questions linger about enforcement and effectiveness.
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