Erhard Shifts German Policy Toward Stronger US Alliance
West Germany’s Chancellor Erhard asserts firm support for the United States in a Franco German balance as he navigates Europe’s future. He backs keeping American nuclear protection alongside French forces, seeks Western unity after Kennedy’s death, and pushes a more independent approach to Adenauer’s critics while contending with De Gaulle over the Common Market. The 1963-64 military aid program totals about 1.3 billion dollars, offsetting US troop costs and aiding the German balance of payments. The question remains how long Germany will accept a nuclear status viewed as inferior to Britain or France.
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Johnson Ranch
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Western Alliance
Konrad Adenauer
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Robert S. McNamara
Kai-Uwe von Hassel
Federal Republic
Britain
Death toll fears rise in 1963 Christmas travel period
National Safety Council warns that 200 to 250 lives may be lost during the 30 hour Christmas holiday from 6 PM Christmas Eve to midnight Christmas Day. The council cites alcohol as a major factor in fatal crashes and projects 43,000 road deaths for 1963, up from 40,900 the prior year, with about 1.6 million injuries finale and a fatality rate of 5.3 per 100 million vehicle miles.
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Christmas is God Gift to the World
Gift to the world, Christmas marks God becoming man and the Word made flesh. The author reflects on Bethlehem, Calvary, and Easter as the source of hope and eternal life. A prayer expresses gratitude to the Father and wishes joy and peace during the celebration.
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New Castle News Staff and Rates
Richard E. Rents is president and General Manager with Jessie Treadwell Anderson as Vice President and Treasurer. The staff includes the editor Oliver and advertising manager Oliver, with office numbers and local and mail rates listed for Beaver counties and outside areas. Home delivery is 50 cents weekly, single copy 10 cents.
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Public television needs richer programming for democratic life
A critic laments weekend TV excesses and calls for a return to serious, informative content. He argues broadcasting is a public service requiring balance, government oversight, and nourishment for the mind to sustain democratic freedoms.
Ring Restored After 57 Years In Kansas Farm Growth
An 81 year old Kansas woman celebrates the recovery of her wedding ring lost by a newlywed 57 years ago near their farmhouse. The granddaughter found the dirt-encrusted band near the spot of disappearance. The piece carries symbolic value beyond its worth, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and urging reverence amid changing times.
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Kansas
Public gratitude for leaders amid a grim year
Washington essay lauds Everett Dirksen for averting Congress chaos and praises J. William Fulbright for guiding foreign affairs. It notes Kennedy's pivotal role in maintaining national continuity after assassination and honors the resilience of lawmakers and citizens during a tragic year.
Bible Thought Do all to the glory of God
A devotional line from I Corinthians 10 31 urging that all actions including eating and drinking be done to honor God. It presents a concise spiritual guidance for daily conduct and reverence.
Christmas Carols in School Cited as History Lesson
A teacher guides students through Christmas carols while noting legal limits on religious exercises. She references Justice Warren and suggests teaching religion only as history, sparking reactions from students and a sense of cultural tension.
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United States 7th Fleet Extends Protection to India
The 7th Fleet, long a barrier against Red China around Formosa, extends its protective reach to India amid guarded official statements. Nehru and Gen. Taylor discussed defenses, with India denying major US fleet involvement, while reports suggest one or two ships and an aircraft carrier may visit the Indian Ocean to bolster waters. Exercises over India with US, Indian, and British air forces highlighted defense gaps and radar integration needs as India prepares to receive US radar equipment. NOW YOU KNOW notes 25,000 Spanish-American War survivors remain about 84 years old per the Veterans Administration.
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Bay of Bengal
Assam
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Calcutta
United Press International
Veterans Administration
Scranton Christmas Eve At Marworth Grows Into Pastoral Family Pageant
Gov. William Warren Scranton and family gather at Marworth for a long standing Christmas Eve tradition that has grown from 13 to about 70 immediate relatives. Each member over age three performs a short piece before the group as Santa’s scene unfolds. The governor presides as master of ceremonies while extended family enjoy a large dinner and stockings before dawn.
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Marion Margery Scranton
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