The Pontiac Press: 1963-12-24

Abstract

Survivors say ship's crew panicked in fire: 'Passengers took charge of lifeboats' ; House OKs measure: LBJ wins on aid measure ; Sears center Troy Yule gift ; Chain crash kills 5 on Ford freeway ; Pilgrims flock to Bethlehem ; Ancient tale of holy birth retold in area ceremonies ; Yule closing schedule ; City smooths way for drain bond sale ; Birmingham area news: Precincts to be changed in Bloomfield Township ; County surpluses eyed for welfare reserve fund ; Trash pickup changes fast ; He passes the buck on bet charge ; Service is set for lawyer, 77 ; 2-train crash in Hungary fatal to 32 ; Legislature scrambles county's politics ; 2 councilmen for Dowagiac ; Israel block is sought by Nasser ; Court rejects bail for suspected spy ; Shopping center Santa is on receiving end