Yule Tradition Unites Family At Christmas
A Radford family follows their Christmas morning ritual in Suter Street home. Parents Philip Lor notes the kids Franny and Eric Jr 5 and 8 dress in new pajamas, check presents from Santa, and look forward to bicycles and helmets. The day centers on family togetherness and annual customs.
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Radford
Suter Street
Santa Claus
Eric
Sally Radford
Elf
Franny
Eric Jr
Rantase
Chia Dey
Santa
Selec
Franny Hall
Scott We
Jesus the Reason for Christmas Celebration
An essay reflecting on the birth of Jesus and the gifts of the wise men. It links ancient tree symbolism to the Christmas story, describes the gifts gold frankincense and myrrh as prophetic, and notes Jesus as Emmanuel and the servant role. It ends urging readers to remember Calvary and the true meaning of the season.
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Toman
Jesu
Jesus Christ
Emmanuel
God
Myrh
Jesus
Calvary
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Rebecca L. Gardner
Belvedere
Isadore Hartley
Jamaica
Mel R. Posey
Belvedeita
Ilere Jacob Williamson
Aiken
Lee
Stores Brace For Return Day With Extra Help
Priscilla Boa notes a busy shopping season continues as stores prepare for Exchange Return Day. Merchants plan for Saturday with added staff and some price cuts to move remaining merchandise. J B White will deploy extra registers in departments and promise a liberal return policy to ensure customers leave with a positive impression.
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Peel
J.B. White
Dowd
Stores Extend Shopping Hours for Christmas
Stores extend hours across the area with Rose's Wal-Mart Kmart and J B White opening early and closing late. Shoppers see heavy traffic as retailers promise more toys on hand and satisfaction as the season remains brisk.
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Rose's
Wal-Mart
Kmart
J.B. White
Bell
President Grants Pardons To Weinberger and 18 Others
President Bush granted clemency on Christmas Eve to Weinberger and 18 others tied to the Iran Contra inquiry. He defended their actions as patriotic, noting they did not seek profit from their conduct. Also pardoned were Elliott Abrams, Duane Clarridge, Alan Fiers, Clair George, and Robert McFarlane.
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Washington
Bush
Caspareberger Einberger
Contra
Caspar Weinberger
Weinberger
Jan
Elliott Abrams
Inter American Affairs
Duane Clarridge
Alan Fiers
Clair George
CIA
National Security
Robert McFarlane
Salvation Army aids nearly 500 families for Christmas joy
Capt. Maria Hackbarth reports the Salvation Army distributed food toys and clothing to about 500 families from Dec 22 to Christmas Eve. Angel Trees at Aiken Mall and Kimberly Clark collected around 3,000 gifts. The center closes Dec 29 to celebrate the season and resumes later. Donations continue year round.
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Salvation Army
Maria Hackbarth
Angel Trees
Aiken Mall
Hackbarth
Salvation
Early Delivery For Christmas
The Aiken Standard will be delivered Christmas morning to let staff spend the holiday with families. Late breaking news on Christmas Eve will not appear in today’s edition. On Saturday the standard publication and delivery schedule resumes.
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Aiken Standard
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Harry F. Rosenthal
Associated Press
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Garrett
Kimberly Clark
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