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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
6
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A look at how nations celebrate Christmas, from the Netherlands St Nick customs and Brazil helicopter arrivals to Puerto Rican Epiphany gifts, and Christmas in Russia Switzerland Italy Mexico Philippines Japan Korea. The piece notes varied traditions, dates, and festive foods across regions.
Baton Rouge special report quotes Gen. Thomas D. Burbank, director of Public Safety, urging a 78 hour Christmas holiday traffic safety campaign. He notes 1965 and 1966 fatalities and projects up to 40 deaths in Louisiana highways during the period, stressing driver attitude and lights on.
Chinese born biochemist Dr. Paul H. Lin renounced U S citizenship on December 5 and tried to enter Red China from Hong Kong. He stood on the Lo Wu border for about 30 hours without food or water as guards refused entry. He later returned to the British side and is said to be in Hong Kong.
Two New Orleans hippies Richard Allen Canterbury and Roy Alfred Harris were arrested in Jackson Square as police press a crackdown on chronic vagrancy. The case aims to tighten judges guidelines amid claims of lenient handling in the French Quarter.
The message asserts traffic safety is free with no down payment or interest. It emphasizes personal effort, stating no dollar cost for safety benefits and urging individuals to improve their driving to achieve safer roads.
UPI reports the United States has started delivering A4 Skyhawk attack aircraft to Israel after an embargo during early fighting. Officials say supplies began recently with plans to close the gap to 48 jets promised before the June war, while Israel eyes F4 Phantom fighters amid Soviet support to rivals.
U S officials resist Israel's pleas for a more sophisticated aircraft while France delays delivering 50 Mirage jets. Washington questions Arab rearmament claims, saying Egypt and allies would take a long time to reach first class fighting force amid the postwar dynamics.
Israeli sources claim Soviet aircraft sent during the six day war are newer and more advanced than planes Israel can currently acquire. The remark highlights perceived strategic air advantage and ongoing tensions between the nations.
Prepare for visitors as wet weather arrives with ready raincoats umbrellas and outdoor footwear guidelines. Keep entryway mats and a warm welcome to help guests stay dry and comfortable during chilly drizzles and showers.
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