Christmas in Scandinavia Lucia Maids reign in Sweden
A UPI report outlines how Nordic Christmas blends old traditions with modern life. It covers Lucia Maid celebrations in Sweden, Danish candle decorated trees, Finnish sauna customs, and Norse churchgoing, feasts, and gift giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia
Sweden
E. E. Pedersen
United Press International
Helsinki
UPI
Karlsens
Suominens
Svenssons
Hansens
Chambers of Commerce
Europe
Stockholm
Oslo
Lucia Maid
Lucia Bullar
Copenhagen
Pick Christmas tree with care
County Extension Director Jim Frier advises choosing Christmas trees by needle type and freshness. James Gottsacker of Iowa State University explains four general types pine fir cedar and spruce and notes which hold needles best. Check dryness by loosening a needle and testing snap and flexibility to ensure a lush green tree that lasts through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Frier
James Gottsacker
Iowa State University
Soviets propose four power Berlin diplomat talks
In a surprise move the Soviets proposed regular meetings of diplomats from the four powers in Berlin. Western officials are puzzled by the motive and recall that such talks halted in 1948 when the Kommandatura collapsed. The proposal aims at high level deputy commandants from Russia the United States Britain and France meeting to discuss matters of common interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
UPI
Kommandatura
Military Council
Kommandantura
Foreign Office
State Department
East Berlin
Johnson Wilson tie NATO nuclear foes idea
Washington moves to broaden NATO nuclear strategy after President Johnson and Prime Minister Wilson align on a joint approach. The pact delays the disputed Multilateral Nuclear Force while Britain contemplates shedding its independent nuclear forces under a broader cooperative plan with land air and sea missiles. Wilson insists any accord keeps a permanent U.S. veto over firing, aiming to reassure Russia and secure Allied participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Labor
U. S
Germany
MLF
Britain
America
John
Son
United States
Russia
U.S
France
Washington
France resists NATO nuclear force push in talks
Paris sources say President de Gaulle opposes any move to back an Allied Nuclear Force and blocks MLF discussion at the NATO council. Though London reports British PM policy review may spark debate, the French stand against the United States Britain and West Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
UPI
France
NATO
Charles de Gaulle
U.S
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO Council
Council
London
Patrick Gordon Walker
United States
West Germany
Britain
Hunger crisis demands world effort rivaling space programs
Experts at a five day international conference warned malnutrition in children under five is the world's top health problem, threatening future generations. They urged massive emergency action, noting failures to date and the spread of hunger into even advanced nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Washington
UPI
Spooty
National Academy of Sciences
W.H. Sebrell Jr
Columbia University
Institute of Nutrition Sciences
United States
Manslaughter Verdict In Waterloo Tavern Shooting
A Waterloo jury of seven women and five men convicted James J Williamson of manslaughter in the shooting death of Lonnie Alexander outside a Waterloo tavern after a five hour deliberation. Williamson claimed self defense saying Alexander threatened him with a knife after an argument began in the tavern. Sentencing is set for December 28, with a possible eight year prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
UPI
James J. Williamson
Lonnie Alexander
Williamson
Charles Hinton
Alexander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scandinavia
Finland
Post Office
Lapland
Denmark
Norway
Gromyko
Johnson
Goodby
Andrei A. Gromyko
White House
Ament
Anatoly Dobrynin
L.A. Jones
Lucy
Lucille Ball
Lbj
By Stewart Hensley
Harold Wilson
Multilateral Nuclear Force
Moscow
National Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Advertising Council
Blitz Brothers
BY Sakren
Bernard Preyer
Time Loan, Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!