Religious Leaders Condemn Nixon Over Vietnam War
A national interfaith group of four major denominations accuses the Nixon administration of betraying peace by escalating bombing in Indochina. They urge a nationwide Religious Convocation for Peace in Washington on January 3 and 4 and call on Congress to halt military action. The pastoral letter condemns the war and urges an end to bombing.
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New York
Vietnam
U.S
Indochina
North Vietnam
Washington, D.C
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Episcopal
United Methodist
Washington
Traffic toll seen at 550 to 650 on Christmas travel
The National Safety Council expects 550 to 650 deaths from traffic crashes over a 78 hour Christmas travel period from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. Cardinal Krol urged an end to bombing in Vietnam in a Vatican tied plea. Sportservice Inc. in St. Louis faces license challenges as Jan. 3 show-cause is set.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
ST. Louis
Sportservice Inc
Emprise Corp
Courtney Goodman
Goodman
Sportservice
St. Louis Arena
National Hockey League
Blues
Busch Stadium
Missouri Sportservice, Inc
Kiel Auditorium
A Special Man Gives Us Hope At Christmas
George W. Cornell reflects on Christmas meaning through Jesus birth offering real hope beyond Santa. He urges children and readers to see Christ’s example of love, humility, and care, contrasting worldly greed with timeless goodness and a hopeful, enduring message. The piece notes church actions urging political engagement on Vietnam era issues and government credibility concerns.
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Jesus
Americans Stranded In London Over Christmas Flight Scandal
376 Americans remain in London as two charter flights fail to depart. Tickets were sold in London with mismatched passenger names, planes canceled, and the British Civil Aviation Authority investigating. Passengers paid 108 to 3132 dollars. originators and agents face scrutiny. Officials said tickets were bought in London and names did not match manifests.
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British Civil Aviation Authority
British Midland Airways
Friends World College of New York
British Midland
Michael Bishop
British Overseas Airways Corp
BOAC
Bishop
U.S
CAA
New York
Pope urges peace as Christmas message focuses on Indochina
Vatican, Bethlehem, and Saigon figures shaped a Christmas week as Pope Paul VI urged world opinion toward a just, speedy end to the Indochina crisis. Bethlehem prepared for restricted access amid security fears while James B Irwin led pilgrims to the birthplace. In Saigon, U S leaders faced the stalemate with cautious optimism and calls for perseverance to secure a peace.
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Associated Press
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Washington
Hanoi
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College of Cardinals
Vatican City
Indochina
Vatican
Jordan
Bethlehem
Palestine
Manger Square
Israel
James B. Irwin
Amman
U.S
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Saigon
Ellsworth Bunker
Bunker
Lutherans Invite Public To See Chrismon Tree
Redeemer Lutheran Church invites the public to an open house 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, then a candlelighting carol service at 7:30. A Chrismon tree and Avent wreath will be shown, with church members explaining Chrismon symbols rooted in early Christian monograms.
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the Redeemer Lutheran Church
A. Dean Kelm
Episcopal Church Sets Christmas Communion
St. John’s Episcopal Church at 401 West County Rd will hold Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. Christmas Eve and an 11 a.m. lessons and carols service. A 5 p.m. Dec 25 Holy Eucharist and a midnight candlelighting service are planned, with further services on Dec 26 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Jan 1 11 a.m. Feast of the Holy Name. rector Donald N. Hungerford.
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Donald N. Hungerford
First Presbyterian Plans Candlelighting Service
The First Presbyterian Church at 1401 North Sam Houston will present a candlelit “Story of Christmas” on Sunday December 24 with Scripture readings led by Pastor Dr. Joe M Brown. The Christ Candle will be lit and Advent candles already burned as Christmas music and decoration set the scene. Children gather in the fellowship hall at the same hour for a Christmas Tree and Bible story with music and refreshments.
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First Presbyterian Church
North Sam Houston
Joe M. Brown
Fellowship Hall
Television Log Listing Diverse Prime Time Lineup
A fragmented television log lists numerous shows across hours from 6:00 to 11:00 including Bugs Bunny Show H.R. Pufnstuf The Jetsons Sabrina The Teenage Witch The Jackson Live Pink Panther Show Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan The Osmonds The Houndcats New Scooby Doo Movies Saturday Superstar Movie Roman Holidays The Barkleys Josie and the Pussycats Sealab 2020 Flintstones Comedy Hour Bewitched Runaround Kid Power Around the World in 8 Days Archies TV Funnies Funky Phantom Talking With A Giant Fat Albert The Cosby Kids Lidsyike James Robinson CBS Children’s Film Festival The Monkees American Bandstand Wrestling Bible in a Changing World News Sports Weather Wild West Lawrence Welk Nashville Music Safari to Adventure Tennessee Ernie Ford’s White Christmas Special All In The Family Missouri v5 Bridget Loves Bernie Climb Anarry Mountain Mary Tyler Moore News Sports Weather Monolith Monster Christmas Caro
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Missouri
Brndeye
Bridget Loves
Bernie
Mary Tyler Moore
Bobwena
Carol Barrett
Chips
Lawyers Vow To Aid In Free Press Battle
New York trial lawyers association pledges to defend First Amendment rights against Nixon administration moves seen as major attack on news media. Melvin Block says the offer covers free legal aid to networks editors and reporters and will pursue court action to strike down measures violating constitutional rights. The group cites jailings of reporters and cites Whitehead’s remarks on proposed legislation as part of the climate.
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New York
Melvin Block
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Block
New York State
U.S. Supreme Court
Los Angeles Herald- Examiner
William T. Farr
Los Angeles Times
California
Charles Manson
John F. Lawrence
Washington
Democratic Party
Clay T. Whitehead
White House
Farr Loses Freedom Bid in Contempt Appeal
Newsman William Farr failed in a last minute bid to win release from jail on his birthday as the state appeals court kept his contempt of court appeal under advisement. Hurwitz filed a new appeal arguing the indefinite sentence amounts to life imprisonment and may violate cruel and unusual punishment. The court said it could rule after the Christmas holiday when it reconvenes on Tuesday.
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William Farr
State Appeals Court
Farr
Charles Manson
Mark Hurwitz
Los Angeles Times
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