International Observation Posts Planned
The Johnson administration plans a system of international observation posts in Communist and Western countries to deter surprise attacks. After NATO talks, Rusk said a plan would be presented at the Geneva disarmament conference. While noting difficulties with Moscow, he cited Western backing for continued East West talks and described the posts as a potential safeguard measure to be studied for feasibility.
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Washington
Johnson Administration
Tion
Geneva
Dean Rusk
Moscow
Johnson
White House
Rusk
State Department
John F. Kennedy
NATO
NATO Council
Paris
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Europe
Soviet Proposal Opens Door to Bigger United Nations
In Moscow the Soviet government proposed talks to enlarge the United Nations Security Council without requiring China’s entry. The move, broadcast by Tass, signals readiness to revise the council and expand African and Asian representation, aligning with a Beijing hinted openness per a Pekin article.
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Moscow
United Nations Security Council
China
Security Council
Council
Tass
Peking Peoples Daily
United Nations
Martinsburg Man Dies of Burns After Fire Incident
John W. Sencindiver in his 80s died from burns after flames from attempting to start a stove with kerosene spread to his clothes. He escaped to his bedroom where the fire died and a neighbor found him unconscious. he died at a hospital. The unheated home was outside Martinsburg, West Virginia.
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Martinsburg
W.va
John W. Sencindiver
Merle Fellers
Sencindiver
Christmas Tree Thief Rumored Near Martinsburg Pike
Mrs. Max Lewis reports a theft of a 12 foot blue spruce from her yard on Martinsburg Pike last night. The resident suspects a local offender. police may investigate the yard theft as Christmas spirit concerns rise. The Virginia Employment Commission office on Piccadilly Street closes at noon Monday for a holiday break. Santa Claus is set to visit Boyce at 5 p.m. at the fire hall with Yuletide treats for local children.
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Max Lewis
Martinsburg Pike
Virginia Employment Commission
W. Piccadilly St
Wilson C. Dickson
VEC
Santa Claus
Boyce
Lynwood Lanham
St. Nick’s
Boyce-area
Weather update brings freezing air to Virginia shores
A large mass of cold air from the Dakotas chills the Old Dominion with temperatures near zero in the mountains and in the teens along the coast. A Gulf Coast low pressure system moving north is expected to bring clouds and higher temperatures by tonight.
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Richmond
Dakotas
Old Dominion
Gulf Coast
Star Restaurant Opens Under New Management
Open Monday at 6 a.m. under new management. Also notes a holiday schedule: no garbage or bus service Wednesday December 25. garbage for that day moved to Saturday December 28. Tuesday December 24 collection by noon with curb removal by 7:30 a.m.
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STAR
East Plagued by Cold Snow and Winds Across Regions
The Associated Press reports a severe early winter siege across the eastern two thirds of the nation with subzero readings in the Dakotas and New York, heavy snowfall in the Midwest and Northeast, and several deaths blamed on unseasonable cold. Snow depths reach over two feet in parts of the northern Midwest and Northeast. The winter solstice marks the official start of winter with the shortest daylight, as temperatures are not expected to improve quickly.
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Rockies
Atlantic
Canadian
Gulf Coast
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Dakotas
Canada
Grand Forks
N.D
New York
Watertown
Massena
Utica
Albany
Glens Falls
Syracuse
Rochester
Binghamton
Buffalo
New England
Mt. Washington
Lebanon
N.H
Montpelier
South
Alabama
Louisiana
Cen
Mississippi
Meridian
Miss
Benton
Shreveport
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Oswego
N.Y
Lake Ontario
West Berliners Pass Through Red Wall Amid Holiday Visit
West Berliners crossed into East Berlin for Christmas and New Year visits as border guards welcomed them with loudspeakers. Tass hailed the move as a peaceful initiative by the East German government, while individuals like Wolfgang Paul spoke of heartbreak followed by renewed hope.
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Red Wall
Moscow
Tass
Post Office Keeps Up With Christmas Rush in Winchester
Postmaster Wilbur Johnston reports the Christmas rush at Winchester. Yesterday's letter-size cancellations reached 51,500 with total cancellations running about 80,000 behind last year. No mail delivery tomorrow except limited parcel post in some areas. windows open today until 5 pm will be closed tomorrow and no rural service Sunday.
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Winchester
Wilbur Johnston
Johnston
Salvation Army to distribute 150 Christmas baskets in Winchester
Salvation Army commander Maj Edward Bowman announced distribution of about 150 Christmas baskets for needy families in Winchester and Frederick County. Applicants registered Dec 7–18 and will receive appointments at S Loudoun St headquarters. distribution to be finished by Monday with help from churches and civic groups. A total of 213 applications were received and baskets include chickens and food items. downtown kettle collection stays open through noon Christmas Eve.
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Salvation Army
Winchester
Frederick County
Edward Bowman
S. Loudoun St
Bowman
Maj. Bowman
Kettle House
William J. Green Jr. Dies Veteran U S Congressman
U S Representative William J. Green Jr. a 16 year veteran of Congress and Philadelphia political force, died at 53 after emergency surgery for peritonitis with gall bladder complications. He led Philadelphia’s Democratic committee for over a decade and helped Democrats win Pennsylvania in 1960. He was elected in 1944 and had been stricken in New York before hospital admission in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
U.S
William J. Green Jr
Congress
Green
Democratic Committee
Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Joseph S. Clark
Bill
Billy Green
New York
Graduate Hospital
Judge Finds No Violation In Queens Kindergarten Prayer
Federal Judge Walter Bruchhausen ruled there is no violation of a Supreme Court decision as kindergarten pupils in a Queens public school recite "God is great, God is good." He said the voluntary prayer is not compelled, not prescribed by law, and does not establish religion in violation of the First Amendment.
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New York
Queens
Walter ‘Bruchhausen
Police Fire on Riot Students Wounding Two in Nicosia
In Nicosia Cyprus police opened fire on Turkish Cypriot riot students injuring two teenagers one seriously. The clash marks rising tensions as authorities respond to unruly demonstrations on the island.
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Nicosia, Cyprus
Weather Satellite Tiros 8 Rockets to Orbit From Cape Kennedy
The Tiros 8 weather satellite blasted into a successful orbit aboard a three stage Delta rocket from Cape Kennedy. It aims to transmit instant cloud photos for a world weather network with early tests of the automatic picture transmission system.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
United States
Tiros 8
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Delta
Space Agency
APY
Blind man and wife attempt Christmas bank robbery
Walter Raleigh Sain II, 42, and Lewanda, 19, both blind and pregnant, tried to rob Detroit Bank and Trust Co. with a note. FBI disputed the tale, saying a hoax was admitted. they faced arraignment, then were released on a Christmas bond as the judge provided $85 to help.
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Detroit
Walter Raleigh Sain II
Lewanda
Sain
U.S
Wade H. McCree
Aid To the Blind Association
Sam
Detroit Bank and Trust Co
FBI
Compromise Reaches Barrier To Adjournment On Aid Bill
Senate and House conferees reach a new compromise on credit restrictions for proposed U S wheat sales to Soviet Russia. President Johnson would approve deals in national interest with 30 day reports to Congress, sending reports to the House and Senate. No adjournment date yet as lawmakers scramble to return for votes.
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Washington
Senate House
Congress
Johnson
House
Senate
Appropriations
Foreign Relations
Passman
Essman
John O. Pastore
D-R.i
Pastore
Loase
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Yale
Congressman Green
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W. J. Green
Otto Passman
D-La
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Charles R. Breeden
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