The Nativity Story Told By Biblical Chronicle
A compact retelling of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph, with shepherds, angels, and a visit by Wise Men from the East. The narrative follows Caesar Augustus's taxation decree, Mary giving birth, and the holy family receiving gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
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Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
Christ the Lord
God
Jesus
Herod
Jerusalem
Christ
Juda
Israel
Survivors Fault Lakonia Crew as Rescue Ships Helped
Survivors arriving in Funchal accuse the Lakonia crew of panic and chaos, claiming passengers had to take charge of lifeboats. The Salta and Stratheden aided in rescue, with 475 aboard the Salta and 77 on the Rio Grande. Total known survivors rise as missing list shrinks amid ongoing search.
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Funchal
Madeira
Lakonia
Salta
Admiralty
London
Casablanca
Greek Line
Stratheden
Medeira
Atlantic
Tan Buchanan
Atlanta
England
M.R. Lovat
Lovat
Arthur George
Norwich
George
Eleven Road Deaths In First Hours Of Yale Holiday
The Associated Press reports eleven traffic deaths occurred in the first hours after the 12:01 am start of the Christmas holiday period. The National Safety Council expects up to 250 deaths during the peak driving period and notes many drivers had been drinking in past holidays.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Weather Update From Virginia Snow to Cold Christmas Eve
Virginia thawed after sleet and freezing rain yesterday while forecasters predicted cloudy and cold conditions for Santa’s visit tonight. The Richmond report notes unsettled skies and a chill in the air as communities brace for outdoor activities.
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Richmond
Virginia
Santa
Obhe Down Crier Obhe Down Crier
Grover Sellers of 1064 Orchard Ave has a snapdragon plant blooming in the snow in his yard.
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Grover Sellers
Orchard Ave
Memphis Sets Record Cold For Century In 1950s Era
Memphis recorded the nation’s coldest reading outside Alaska as the thermometer hit minus 13 at 3 26 AM surpassing the city’s all time low of minus 11 set February 2 1951. A 14 inch snowfall Sunday marked a century record while the all time high remains 18 inches on St Patrick's Day 1892.
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Memphis
U.S. Weather Bureau
St. Patrick's Day
Propellant 49 De-Icer Ad Announces Christmas Day Service
Propellant 49 De-Icer promises fast melting of ice and snow with safer, more efficient use. Carl Beatty lists emergency contact Stephens City 342 J MO 2 1472 for service on Christmas Day. Local businesses Shenandoah Gas Co and Safe Grove Furniture note holiday hours and 20 percent off sales. Open Christmas Day notices cover Hodgson Brown Schewel Furniture Co and Charcoal Hearth Rest at Holiday Inn with 6 am to midnight hours. Howard Johnsons and George Washington Hotel also advertise Christmas Day dining and lunch.
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Carl Beatty
Front Royal
Stephens City
Shenandoah Gas CO
South Loudoun St
Safe Grove Furniture Co., Inc
S. Loudoun St
Winchester
Hodgson & Brown
Schewel Furniture CO
Holiday Inn
Howard Johnson
George Washington
Snow Blankets Town Amid Busy Christmas Preparations
A foot of snow covers the area creating a festive Christmas scene with trees trimmed dinners planned and Santa's visit tonight. Snow plows clear routes as Highway Department reports salted primary roads and a shifted snow pattern due to wind. Emergency Snow Plan B remains in Winchester and downtown plowing continues with no garbage pick up tomorrow.
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Highway Department
Winchester
Christmas Joy for Benny Tyson After Near-Fatal Burn
Benny Tyson a 15 year old Boy Scout who was severely burned last July is expected to have a joyful Christmas. His mother says he is recovering well and will soon return to school after one final operation. Benny plans to enjoy shopping and might receive a portable television as a Christmas gift.
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Benny Tyson
Charles B. Tyson
Benny
Medical College of Virginia
Johnson Wins Foreign Aid Battle With $3 Billion Plan
The House approved a $3 billion foreign aid bill in an early Christmas Eve session sending the measure to the Senate. The vote was 189 to 158 with 187 Democrats and 2 Republicans for the grant. President Johnson hailed the action as constructive and nation-serving.
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Washington
House
Johnson
White House
Russia
Senate
Texas
Congress
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Charles A. Halleck
R. Ind
How Virginians Voted on Bill
Washington AP reports Virginia congressmen split on the foreign aid bill with Democrats Hardy Gary Jennings voting for and Tuck Marsh Smith voting against. Republicans Poffer Brayhill opposed. Abbitt recorded not voting. Downing voted when paired against. The Star will not publish tomorrow Christmas Day.
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Washington
Virginia
Hardy
Gary
Jennings
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James Fleming
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