Winter Weather Grips U S As Solstice Marked
Extreme cold and heavy snow blanket the eastern two thirds of the nation with subzero readings across the Dakotas New York and New England. Snow and ice disrupt travel from Alabama to Texas while northern areas report two feet or more of snow. The winter solstice arrives Sunday at 9 02 CST marking the shortest day as the sun begins its gradual return.
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Tiros Weather Satellite Successfully Enters Orbit
CAPE KENNEDY Fla The Tiros weather satellite designed to deliver instant weather data was launched aboard a Delta rocket from Cape Kennedy at dawn. After reaching Earth orbit two hours later NASA announced the 25 pound satellite in orbit as tests of automatic data transmission began toward a world weather forecasting network.
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The Empty Stocking Fund Nears Three Thousand Goal
A fragmented appeal states the Empty Stocking Fund is climbing toward a 3000 dollar target with volunteers still seeking donations to meet a 1000 dollar match. It urges readers to help families in need this Christmas, naming local contributors from Ruth Class and various schools and churches in Gastonia and surrounding towns.
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Dollarwords Prize Won’t Play Santa Mystery Prize Loss
A garbled OCR item describes a disrupted Dollarwords contest with a late 1930s tone. It notes entries questioned, money at stake, and readers urged to clip a coupon from The Sunday Gazette to enter again, promising a chance at prizes while hinting at widespread disappointment.
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Mrs Sawyer Dies Friday in Akron Ohio
Mrs. Richard M. Sawyer former Firestone official’s wife died Friday night in Akron Ohio. She moved to Gastonia in 1995 and had lived in Akron for several years. A life member of Middlesex Chapter Order of the Eastern Star she also belonged to the Akron Woman’s City Club. Private funeral services planned with memorials to the Girl Scout Cannell.
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Area Man's Light Plane Crash Near Commerce Ga
William Padget former professional baseball player crashed his single engine plane near Commerce Georgia while surveying a pipeline route from Gastonia to Teauble. Engine trouble forced a forced landing in a pea patch. Padget was uninjured beyond observation overnight, with reports he laughed and planned to fly again.
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Teenagers Reject Gentle Tastes For Rock N Roll
A fragment recalls youth scorn for refined dining and distant nobles as teens push a louder music scene, trading sedate dignity for rebellious rhythm in a fleeting cultural clash.
Four Killed In Head On Collision Near Pollocksville NC
Four men died in a head on collision about a mile north of Pollocksville in Jones County. Victims identified as Charles Daynison 19 James Phillips 26 from New Bern Neil? and Charles Marshal 18 Muvgil Griggsi white Fort Eustis. Driver of other car parked northbound in southbound lane struck by southbound vehicle. All four died at Craven County Hospital New Bern.
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Congress Near Dawn as House Blocks Foreign Aid Bill
Washington AP reports Congress pushed toward adjournment but faced a Republican move in the House that blocked passage of the foreign aid money bill. A House vote sent the compromise $3 billion aid measure back to conference as President Johnson protested. Conferees from both chambers moved to meet soon, with hopes for action before quits.
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East Berlin to West Berlin reunions ease long after split
East Berlin relaxes entry limits as guards allow West Berliners to visit relatives. Despite past hostility, soldiers briefly opened barriers early, enabling about 50 visitors to cross at the Oberbaum Bridge for reunions. The gesture follows days of surprising warmth from guards.
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Wreck Kills Five Students Near Spring Hope
An AP report states five Spring Hope High students were killed when their sedan collided with an oil truck at an intersection three miles east of Spring Hope after failing to stop at a sign. The crash occurred about thirty minutes after an earlier tire issue.
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Longest U S prisoner Richard Honeck walks free after 64 years
Richard Honeck, who spent 64 years in Menard Penitentiary for murder, leaves prison and tours San Francisco. He meets his niece Clara Orth, who will care for him, and declares this Christmas the happiest of his life. Honeck reflects on planes and progress since his 1900s crime.
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Johnson Seeks Global Observation Posts for Nuclear Safeguards
The Johnson administration aims to design a system of international observation posts to monitor for surprise nuclear attacks. After talks with NATO allies, the plan may be presented at a January disarmament conference in Geneva. Rusk said Western powers seek ongoing steps to ease East West tensions and safeguard against surprise attacks. Khrushchev suggested limits but proposed measures like nuclear free zones while Moscow kept cautious on the proposal.
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Christmas program listings and pageant schedule detailed
The edition reports a complete listing of Christmas programs, channels, pageants, and caroling, plus Christmas Eve communion and candlelight services and Christmas Day programs. It notes ongoing features like the Vicki Wray story on page 3 and teased developments on page 2 as Christmas 1263 is framed as a joyful season.
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