Nationwide Christmas Weekend Traffic Toll Rises
The Associated Press reports a surge in fatal crashes as the 78 hour Yuletide weekend passes one third complete. Through Thursday 6 p m local time the death count reached 235 with an average of about 110 daily deaths. At least 20 people died in six crashes including a four member Arkansas family and others in Ohio Tennessee and Oklahoma. A multi casualty accident near Marked Tree Arkansas killed a four member family in a head on crash and a gasoline tank explosion followed. Additional fatal crashes occurred near Durant Oklahoma Cleveland Ohio and Clarksville Tennessee. James De Tulleo of Chester Pa was killed in a car truck collision in light fog near Eddystone Pa.
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Ohio
Tennessee
Marked Tree
Ark
William E. Carter
Oklahoma
Durant
Cleveland
Charles Edward Harris
U.S. 41A
Clarksville
Tenn
Harris
Chester, Pa
James de Tulleo
Chester
Eddystone
Saigon Rounds Up Clues After Brink Hotel Bombing
Security forces scoured Saigon and checked 67 U S installations after the Brink Hotel blast that killed two Americans and wounded 107. While work crews removed wreckage, officers doubted civilian security and searched vehicles for possible infiltration as investigations continued. Eleven Americans remained hospitalized in good condition.
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U.S
Archie C. Kuntze
Sheboygan
Wis
Kuntze
Car Hits Greyhound Bus On Foggy U S 40 Killing Driver
A car collided with a Greyhound bus on fog bound U S 40 thirteen miles west of Frederick killing Edward C. Wirth sixty four of Pittsburgh The car driver was injured and the crash was reported on Traffic Page 2
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Greyhound
U.S. 40
Edward C. Wirth
Far Away Places Home For Christmas Golden Wedding Reunion
The Weaver family celebrated Christmas and the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs J C Weaver at John and Althea Nichol’s Somerset home. Allen and Mildred Weaver and their son Keith traveled 3000 miles from Fontana California to be home for Christmas as Keith’s brothers in the Navy joined the gathering from Norfolk Portsmouth and Charleston. Daughters Allegra Farsht Jennerstown and Alberta Wylie Jenneron were present along with grandchildren Charlotte Joanna Jeffrey Linda Robin and Bonnie Nichol See 6 TOGETHER on Page 2.
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John
Althea Nichol
Somerset
Nichol
Jay
Norfolk
Allen Weaver
United States
Allen
Paul
Arleston
S. C
Flood Waters Roll Through 5 States Death Toll Mounts
Flood waters across five Western states surge through Oregon California Washington Nevada amid a six day storm. The death toll climbs to 42 with 6 aboard a rescue helicopter crash. Red Cross and government agencies rush aid to 30 000 affected, while Humboldt and Del Norte counties receive disaster relief supplies and 52 disaster workers.
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Red Cross
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Nevada
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Humboldt Bay
Eureka
Calif
Humboldt
Norte
Eel River
the Weather Bureau
Harbor Drive
Idaho
del Norte
Reno
Nev
Sierra Nevada
Truckee
Santa helicopters bring aid to flooded Eureka region
In northwest California, Santa Claus becomes a helicopter pilot delivering medicine and food to flooded areas around Alder Point and Piercy. The Bennington carrier with Marine helicopters joins Army and Navy support, while bad weather and fog slow relief efforts.
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Santa Claus
California
Alder Point
Piercy
Bennington
Humboldt Bay
Army
Navy
Grand Jury
Humboldt County
Paul Bent
Christmas Celebrations Highlight Love and Peace Worldwide
Christians celebrate Christmas with themes of love and peace as pilgrims worship Bethlehem and Nazareth. Pope Paul VI delivers Urbi et Orbi blessing from St Peter's Balcony. In Texas, President Johnson marks a quiet holiday at the LBJ Ranch. Tornadoes and high winds cause damage in the Southeast while floods in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada claim many lives.
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Fredericksburg
LBJ
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Oregon
Washington
California
Idaho
Nevada
Bethlehem Christmas draws thousands to holy site
In Bethlehem Jordan about 5000 pilgrims from Protestant Orthodox and Catholic communities gathered for Christmas. Tourists queued at Manj re Square post office for Bethlehem postmarks while hawkers guides and shoeshine boys sold souvenirs. Services at the Church of the Nativity and St Catherine Church featured Latin chants Greek Orthodox rites and incense in a festive ceremony.
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Bethlehem
Jordan
Christ
Jerusalem
Manger Square
Church of the Nativity
Jesus Christ
St. Catherine
Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania Saturday into Sunday
Cloudy with scattered showers across Western Pennsylvania Saturday and Saturday night. Cooler conditions Saturday with a drop in temperature west of the Alleghenies into the 34 to 40 range. Highs in the 40s Saturday, lows 40 to 45 elsewhere. Sunday remains mostly cloudy with further scattered showers and little temperature change.
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Alleghenies
Hubby Receives Do It Yourself Christmas Blonde Kit
Washington Iowa AP Bob Geuther asked for a blonde for Christmas. His wife Jan gave him a full size mannikin with blonde wig and sheer nightgown, later providing a disassembled kit to assemble his own blonde at home.
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Washington, Iowa
Bob Geuther
Geuther
Jan
Genther
Pike Signs Posted At Turnpike Exits
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and State Highway Department announce a cooperative program to aid motorists at six exits where interstate highways join the turnpike. Commission Chairman Joseph J. Lawler and Highway Secretary Henry D. Harral say red, white and blue shields with interstate numbers will be erected to reduce accident potential and assist visitors amid a growing interstate system. The turnpike carries nearly 40 million vehicles annually, half from outside Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
State Highway Department Today
Commission
Joseph J. Lawler
Henry D. Harral
Pennsylvania
Local Firm Awarded Job in Forbes State Forest
The State Department of Forests and Waters awarded Ankney Brothers Lumber Company of Somerset RD 3 a $22,252 contract for timbering on 204 acres in Jefferson Township Forbes State Forest. The bid was the highest of five and 4 403 trees across 17 species were marked for cutting including 1 775 black cherry trees. The department had set a minimum lump sum bid of $11,500 for contract consideration.
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Harrisburg
State Department of Forests and Waters
Ankney Brothers Lumber Company
Somerset RD
Jefferson Township
Forbes State Forest
Johnsons Celebrate Christmas at LBJ Ranch With Dog Him
President Johnson and family spent Christmas at the LBJ Ranch overlooking the Pedernales River. The beagle Him joined in Christmas duties including posing for pictures and riding to church in Fredericksburg. Guests included Lucia and Birge Alexander and family with warm greetings and gifts noted.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Pedernales River
Luci
Lynda
Lincoln
Birge Alexander
Rebecca
Johnsons
Lady Bird
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