Kennedy memorials advance in Congress for cultural center
In Washington AP reports two Kennedy memorial bills moved forward as Senate and House Public Works committees voted to name a national cultural center for John F. Kennedy. Similar bills passed by both chambers suggest wider approval of the project.
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Finland Names Lehto To Lead Nonpolitical Government
Urho Kekkonen named 65 year old economist Reino Lehto to head Finland's new nonpolitical government as the 20 month old Karjalainen cabinet resigns after two small parties accept a tax program. Ahti Karjalainen's coalition collapsed over tax policy.
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Virginia first Lady lights capitol tree in Richmond
Virginia’s first lady Mrs. Albertis S. Harrison Jr. lit a 32 foot cedar tree on the south portico of the state capitol. Gov. Harrison noted Christmas message endures as carols from the Orpheus Men's Chorus and Grove Avenue Baptist Church Choir accompanied the ceremony. The tree, grown in Henrico County, was donated by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hale after 27 years in their yard.
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New Kennedy Wound Account Rewrites Fatal Bullet
Washington AP reports a post mortem at Bethesda Naval Hospital found the first bullet struck Kennedy in the back and likely spared vital organs while the second bullet hit the head and caused instant death. Gov. Connally was wounded by the second shot as Kennedy reacted. Intervening protection was not possible.
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Exeter clock watcher Duncan R. Taylor dies at 94
Duncan R. Taylor, once royal clock watcher for Queen Victoria, died Tuesday at age 94. A native of Tarlan Scotland, he ensured Bal moral Castle clocks kept correct time, quitting in 1898 before moving to the United States.
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Pope Paul to Visit India in Historic Travel Break
Pope Paul VI has accepted an invitation to travel abroad for the first time in 160 years with a likely pilgrimage to the Holy Land in early 1964. Indian sources cite President Radhakrishnan inviting the pontiff, who may attend the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay next November.
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TV Pain and Anguish Fill Evening Screens
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