Holiday Death Toll Rises in Christmas 1969 AP report
The four day Christmas holiday saw a rising death toll with highway crashes totaling 405 deaths, 26 in fires, and 43 in miscellaneous accidents, lifting the overall count to 476 as the period entered its final 40 hours. The National Safety Council warned fatalities could exceed the record if drivers do not exercise caution. President Ned Bearbom urged Americans to drive as a national emergency, stressing the danger of trusting other drivers. Last year’s three day period totaled 609 deaths, while the four day period previously stood at 782, 23 fewer than the all time high. Concluded on Pass 3, Col 8.
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National Safety Council
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Wweckert
South Pole
Beren
Cindr
Graham
Little America
Themen
Hungary's Today Editorial Page Weighs Two Views
Jules Witcover and Roscoe Wrummont offer contrasting takes on today’s feature on Hungary. The editors present debate based on current events and policy implications, highlighting differing assessments and potential impacts.
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Trungary
Jules Witcover
Roscoe Wrummont
Pope Upholds Right Of Defensive War In Christmas Message
Pope Pius XI declares defensive war moral and urges UN to wield power to deter aggression. He cites Hungary and Soviet pressure, stresses the right of self defense within international law. The Christmas message frames peace through force only in just defense and UN action. The Vatican edition notes observers and U.S. figures, including President Eisenhower, amid Cold War tensions.
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Pius XI
United Nations
Can
Jevear
Munium
Washington
Preel
Dent
Eisenhower
Hungary
U. WN
World Organization
Ding
John Eisen
Imiitary
Fort Belvoir
Bethlehem Celebrates Christmas Birthof Christ in Holy Land
Monsignor Alberta Gork led a long procession through Bethlehem as Arab Christians cheered and Jordanian cavalry honored the Pope’s representative. Dignitaries from King Hussein’s circle and Jerusalem governor Adnam Husseini saluted in the Square of the Star before the Basilica of the Nativity.
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Christ
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Beit Sahu
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Gori
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A Lgretta
Jesus
Beth- Isher
Hussein
Jerusalem
Adnam Husseini
Order of Mary
Helen
Constantine
Radar Spots Santa Assured Safe Flight
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo The Continental at Defense Command CONAD the aerial watch center said Santa is on his way Tracking began early this morning Santa may use the jet stream for a faster trip CONAD assures the radar screen shows Santa’s sleigh speed and height with no threat to passenger safety
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Defense Command
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Banta
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United
Christmas Eve Services Planned in Syracuse Churches
Fragments describe holiday observances in Syracuse with carol singing and special Masses. Downtown shoppers rush to finish gifts amid snow while a Hungarian crisis unfolds overseas. Nixon discusses aiding Hungarian refugees and calls Communism mortally weakened. He plans recommendations to Eisenhower.
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Budapest
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Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
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Ana
Nixon
South Pole Christmas Greetings From Antartica Radio Troll
A North Syracuse radio amateur relays a Christmas greeting from the American base at South Pole. U.S. servicemen in Antarctica report a quiet Christmas Eve with chapels lacking a chaplain, observing the holiday in barracks and mess halls as religion and camaraderie mark the day.
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LD Aim
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Snow Flurries Predicted Across the Northeast
Weather Bureau forecasters say light snow flurries possible in the Northeast as the weather picture remains unsettled. Barrons and Collins note the Christmas sentiment and wish readers a merry Christmas.
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Collins
Tree Sales Top New York Ums Amid Record Christmas Trees
U.S. retailers report about 39 million more Christmas trees sold this year than any prior period. Survey data from dealers indicates strong demand across regions, with especially brisk activity in major markets.
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New York
U. S
Postman Given Card and $350 Tip in Reseda
In Reseda California residents crowded the post office to honor mailman Mau Rice Breeze. They presented a giant Christmas card and a $350 tip collected by citizens to express appreciation for Breeze’s service.
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Reseda
Calif
Maurice W. Breeze
Los Angeles
Bregze
Dog-Friendly Christmas Stay Granted by Tulsa Mayor
In Tulsa, Mayor George EL Norval granted a stay of execution to dogs and their human companions as a Christmas goodwill feasure. About 50 children and as many dogs celebrated the stay, which followed the mayor’s action.
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Tulsa
Okkt. W
George EL Norvall
Five Arraigned As Tipsy Drivers Face Court
Five motorists including a woman were arraigned in rate Court this morning before Judge P. Leo Dorsey on drunk driving charges. Mrs. Alice J. Blaich, 45, pleaded not guilty and posted 1500 bail for Des. 96. Charles Blaich, 43, also from 11 Burnet Ave, received public intoxication charges. John H. Hordge, 33, of 207 Van Buren St, pleaded not guilty and posted 1500 bail for Jan 16. John Robideau, 30, Kirkville RD 1, faced drunken driving and traffic light charges. bail set at 3500, case to County Court due to prior conviction. Willam E. Kimball, 33, of 373 Oakwood Ave, pleaded not guilty and was released. The report notes a two-car crash at Erie Blvd E and Columbus Ave involving Robideau and Frank G. Chormak. The article ends mid-note with continuation on page 5.
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Alice J. Blaich
Burnet Ave
George Rauh
Catherine St
Hickory St
Charles
Smange
John H. Hordge
Vang Buren St
Jack Bi
Rardi
S. Midler Ave
North
Ielit
Alfred L. DePaul
Ricron Ave
John Robideau
Kirkville
RD 1
Deuisien
Erie Blvd
Columbus Ave
Mixed-up Kiddies Rat on Christmas Pageant
Mixed-up Kiddies from Kuna Idaho disrupted a Christmas pageant scene when thirteen children in early grades misstepped on stage. They carried placards with letters that formed an unclear message as adults redirected them.
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Kuna
Idaho
Tarrteen
Christmas Day Holiday Edition Notice
In observance of Christmas Day an edition of the Herald Journal will be published Tuesday.
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Herald-Journal
No Sailings From New York as Atlantic Passenger Ships Delayed
Passenger ships scheduled to arrive or depart from New York are delayed and not sailing tomorrow. Unclear timetable details show continued disruption affecting routes and port operations.
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