13 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
1
Across Korea talks near a cease fire line that could be set before Christmas, but final armistice rules remain disputed. The conflict’s costs rise as U N disarmament debates stall, while Cold War tensions push tariffs up and the West builds defenses in Europe.
The United States debt is projected to exceed the 275 billion dollar legal ceiling within a year if current economic trends persist. Treasury Secretary Snyder plans to ask Congress to raise the debt limit as the November total stands at about 259 billion, up four billion since April. By June 1952 the debt could reach 262.5 billion, and if forecasts hold, pass 265 billion in the next six months requiring an increase in the debt ceiling.
The article traces Christmas traditions from Roman tree origins to Druids mistletoe symbols, Yule log roots in England, and the Wassail bowl. It notes St Francis of Assisi shaping the Nativity crib in 1223, with egg nog and other practices spreading globally from Yuletide customs established long ago.
Traditional Mexican Christmas pageant Los Pastores depicts shepherds following the star to the Christ Child. Actors rehearse weeks ahead and sing carols as they march through streets at midnight on Christmas Eve. They carry candlelit stars on poles and bells on staves, ending in a dawn church mass. On January 6, images of the Kings are honored and children leave hay in shoes for the Kings horses who repay with toys and sweets.
The article explains that American children call the Christmas patron Saint Nicholas while other regions use Father Christmas or Santa Claus. It notes Nicholas was a Lycia bishop famed for piety and grace and earned lasting fame for generosity and gifts.
Manya turkey described as perfectly dressed and beautifully stuffed. roasting method faults blamed on heat. The piece argues high temperature ruins a tender bird and promotes a modern method of about 300 degrees with no rushing, emphasizing even cooking.
A Reader's Date Book column urges a townwide Santa season promo that boosts goodwill and highlights Christmas fire safety. It warns against holiday hazards from dried trees to overloaded circuits, offers practical steps for fireproofing and safe decorating, and urges prompt action to prevent fires during gatherings and gift-wrapping.
Novel Twirl-arounds offer three dimensional card designs and movement when hung on a tree mantel or doorway. They were introduced last year by P F Volland Co of Joliet Illinois and provide a new way to say Merry Christmas with personal greetings becoming part of the decor.
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