Weather Halts Christmas Festivities Amid Rain and Snow
Persistent rain began early and continued through the day with a 71 percent inch total by 1 a.m. Snow flurries are possible tonight and Saturday. Santa greetings and parades are cancelled while Christmas lights will still be turned on. Temperatures will drop from highs in the 40s to the 20s with windy conditions easing over the weekend. Sunday is forecast to be fair and cold.
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Carroll County Teen Dies In Maryland Traffic Crash
A 17 year old Barry Shaffer of Greenmount was killed when his car left Maryland 30 near Manchester. The incident marks Maryland's second Thanksgiving period fatality, part of a toll near typical nonholiday weekends with reported totals around 146 through Sunday.
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National Safety Council
Living Cost at All Time High as October Index Reaches 10.72
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports living costs rose to an all time high in October with the CPI at 107.2 meaning $10 in the 1957-59 base would cost $10.72. Food prices fell 0.5 percent but transportation rose 1 percent housing up 0.1 percent and other costs increased 0.6 percent.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Look To The Future Jaycees Back Russell's Downtown Renewal
The Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce backs Rob ert Russell's downtown renewal plan at a Town and Country Restaurant meeting. They support razing historic structures for more parking and growth, opposing the Frederick Historical Society. New officers and speakers highlighted the event along with awards for project leadership.
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Kennedy Sheds Tears For Son Kennedy Sheds Tears For Son
Richard Cardinal Cushing recalls President Kennedy's tearful farewell to Patrick Bouvier Kennedy who died shortly after birth in August. He describes Jack Kennedy embracing the coffin at the chapel and being the last to leave as tears filled his cheeks. Cushing, a longtime Kennedy friend, presided over the funeral.
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Salvation Army Kettle Drive Opens for Christmas Appeal
Salvation Army begins its Christmas kettle drive with seven service clubs aiding the effort. Christmas Basket applications run December 3 to 13 on West Fifth Street from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The War Cry edition will be delivered to homes and volunteers will visit for contributions.
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Commies Lose Ground in Venezuela Election Crisis
In Caracas the Armed Forces of National Liberation lose momentum as pro Castro terrorists fail to derail the Sunday presidential vote. Raul Leoni of Democratic Action is favored to win while authorities pursue a kidnapped U.S. officer linked to the FALN terror campaign and a hijacked airliner case ends without harm.
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James K. Chenault
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Camel Drivers Strike at Egypt Pyramids
Cairo AP reports 140 camel drivers operate near the pyramids and Sphinx have struck in protest of new government rules. The measures include licensing each camel, capping ride prices at 35 cents, and banning tips. Drivers demand the rules be dropped and raised to one dollar.
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New Johnson Advisory Team Seen Heading for White House
A fresh set of aides bearing Lyndon B. Johnson's stamp is forming for the White House. Bill Moyers, Kenneth O'Donnell, Horace Busby, and McGeorge Bundy are among names discussed for key posts, while Pierre Salinger is likely to depart and Carl T. Rowan is tipped as his successor.
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Helsinki
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American Optical Shifts Sunglass Frame Production to Frederick Plant
American Optical moves its optical quality plastic sunglass frame production from Chelsea Massachusetts to Frederick to consolidate under one roof and create 50 new jobs. The Frederick plant, now the center of AQ plastic frame manufacturing, will supply Southbridge and beyond with three lens types Calabar Cosmetan and True Color. J Ralph Austin local plant manager praises the efficiency gains and growth of the Frederick operation.
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Correspon dent dies in Monterey AP reports war surrender
Edward Kennedy, former AP correspondent who first reported the German surrender in 1945, died at 58 from injuries after a car crash in Monterey, California. He had a long career as a war correspondent and newsman.
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Associated Press
Johnson Faces House Liberal Revolt Over Party Loyalty
Washington AP report shows Democratic liberals led by Rep. Richard Bolling plan to strip seniority privileges from Southern Democrats who oppose the national party ticket. Bolling argues Congress depends on party loyalty and Rayburn's influence to function amid disputes.
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Johnson
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National Party
Kennedy
Richard Bolling
D-Mo
Sam Rayburn
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National Democratic
Texas shooting near Oswald burial cited by motorist
Fort Worth motorist B. Ardry 40 said two bullets hit his pickup as he drove past the cemetery where Lee Harvey Oswald is buried. He halted the truck and fled on foot. police found bullet holes in the right window and windshield. Market uneven New York stock market moved unevenly in moderate trading early today.
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Johnson aims for a dollar of defense value per dollar spent
President Johnson told the Joint Chiefs of Staff he wants a dollar's value for every dollar spent on national defense. In his first full White House day he emphasized economy while pursuing Congress action on Kennedy era priorities. He met Roy Wilkins and spoke with Senate and House leaders on tax cuts and civil rights.
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Churchill to turn 89 amid family gathering in London
Sir Winston Churchill, set to be 89 on Saturday, remains fit said a family spokesman. He attended a dinner with The Other Club in London, a group he and Lord Birkenhead founded in 1911. The party included 20 guests and a menu of smoked salmon and crab.
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