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Christmas Presents and Hidden Poverty in New York
A reporter observes how lavish Christmas gifts strain middle class families in New York. A worried Charley laments wealth from generous relatives, while a physician struggles to hide poverty behind pride as shoppers flood expensive stores. A salesman notes inescapable earnings divide and the social pressure to spend.
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Charley
New York
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