Pope Paul VI Plans Historic Holy Land Pilgrimage
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan outlines Pope Paul VI and his planned visit to the Holy Land amid enduring regional tensions. The piece reviews postwar Arab–Israeli conflict roots, British mandates, the 1947 UN partition vote, and the 1948–49 war that shaped Jerusalem and Transjordan’s borders.
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Turbulent Arab World Faces Ongoing Israel Tensions
The text surveys Jordan's troubled history from 1952 to 1961 with Abdullah slain and Hussein mounting the throne. It notes 850,000 refugees feeding nationalist currents linked to Nasser, and regional crises from Suez to Lebanon. It warns unity among Arabs exists only in hatred of Israel, risking renewed conflict in the Holy Land.
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John R. Sanford Slightly Injured Between DPW Trucks
John R. Sanford of 112 East Cayuga Street sustained minor injuries in a city garage incident at 6 10 this morning while between two DPW trucks. He was treated at Oswego Hospital and discharged. A family spokesman said he may have tried to squeeze between moving vehicles, lying flat to protect himself. An off duty moment saw him busy with last minute Christmas shopping.
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Personal Notes and Coming Events By Ida Lepine
Mrs. Dorothy Mizen and Miss Josephine F. McGowan left Saturday by motor for Fort Lauderdale Florida. Mrs. Mizen will remain there for the winter and Miss McGowan will return after New Year’s. Thomas L. Sheldon has been elected treasurer of his junior class at St. Lawrence University Canton. The Eileen Weiner School of Dancing held a Christmas party for her students and mothers at the Polish Hall. Canned goods may be brought tonight to the Come As You Are service at the Presbyterian church. White gifts go to residents at the Old Ladies Home. Oswego Kiwanis Club meets at Vona’s Thursday at 6:15 with Santa at 7:15. Cadette Girl Scout Troop 106 held a Christmas party at St. Paul’s hall. They entertained Brownies from Riley School and Trinity church. The play Griselda and the Silver Gloves was presented. Troop 106 caroled to the Old Ladies Home Monday. Charles Peterson is seriously ill at Oswego Hospital. Oswego Children’s Cotillion will hold its Christmas party Friday at the Pontiac Hotel with Nick Sterno orchestra. Beginners meet 7 p.m. and secondary class 9 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. Crowell Jr. are visiting at the California Road home. Mrs. Crowell Jr. is the former Marilyn Storm. Miss Madge Chase and Miss Violet Coon hosted a birthday and Christmas party at 178 Judson St. Guests included the Myers, the Chases, and the Crowell family.
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Judson St
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Barnesville
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Hartford Conn
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Syracuse
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Oswego
Johnson trades Christmas gifts with Wichita girl
President Johnson welcomed 11 year old Julie Gill of Wichita Kansas to the White House Cabinet Room where he gave her a signed miniature portrait and she presented him a key ring The meeting came after Julie wrote of visiting relatives in nearby Falls Church Virginia and expressing a wish to meet the President
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Burglars Net $123.65 in Two Forced Entries
Capt. Frederick E. Scharf reported two overnight burglaries in the city. A Calverase Service Station on West Bridge Street lost about $105 from a safe after a forced entry likely using a known combination. The American Legion Post 268 at 69 West Bridge Street yielded about $18.65 from two cigar boxes after a wooden door was pried open and an inner door forced. Police investigated with Sgts. Kunzwiler and Sweich.
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Legislature Not Likely to Solve Fiscal Problems
Albany report says the upcoming election-year session is unlikely to tackle New York State finances. Tax increases, university funding, and betting revenues may be reviewed, but Gov Rockefeller will defer major moves to avoid harming presidential ambitions. Budget growth exceeds revenue, risking fiscal strain.
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Time will mark time on the financial issue
An uncertain editorial note suggests timing will define the financial issue, with officials awaiting decisive action or market signals to settle policy and budget concerns. No concrete dates or figures are provided in the fragmented excerpt.
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Christmas Day in History Highlights and Births
On December 25 1963 Today in History notes key events: Johnson grants amnesty for Civil War participants in 1868. Notable births include Isaac Newton in 1642 Clara Barton in 1821. WWII Battle of the Bulge in 1944. Tragic 1953 Czech train wreck. Grozny warned 1958. Warren Austin obituary 1962.
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Mrs Kennedy in White as Mourning Ends
Mrs John F Kennedy wore a white dress as the official mourning period for her husband ended in Palm Beach Florida.
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