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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
9
Across the globe Christians set aside daily duties Thursday evening to focus on the season of generosity and goodwill, embracing gift exchange and well wishes as Christmas spirit takes center stage.
Drowsy Santa figures with white beards evoke a colonial Christmas in Lagos as European traditions clash with Africa’s climate. In the United States a short trading week ends after Thursday's session for a long weekend, with federal and state workers taking holiday. Major Canadian exchanges pause from noon today through Monday as Christmas holidays begin.
President Nixon commuted James R. Hoffa’s 13 year sentence for jury tampering and mail fraud, shortening it to six and a half years with conditions including non involvement in labor matters until 1980. Hoffa, released from Lewisburg Prison, plans holidays in St Louis with his wife and daughter.
The U S Postal Service said it will raise third class or junk mail rates by an average 23 percent effective June 4, delayed from September 15 due to a wage price freeze and a Cost of Living Council decision. The rise uses temporary rate-making authority under the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 and is expected to face challenges from large mailers.
The Sound Off column highlights reader questions on consumer problems with Unity Buying Service and Moneytree Club, noting refunds, backorder delays, and questionable clubs. It also covers federal rate changes and price controls, including Blue Cross Blue Shield increases and postal rate exemptions, ending with holiday TV scheduling and Christmas wishes from The Anderson Herald staff.
Bob Hope arrived in Vientiane and spent over an hour with North Vietnamese Embassy officials to discuss access to U.S. prisoners in Hanoi. He described talks as friendly and cordial, offering no comment on any possible permission or replies from Hanoi.
Dudley Carpenter Fire Prevention Chief warns fires risk from gift wrappings and candles on Christmas morning. He urges careful use of cigarettes matches electricity and gas powered logs and careful supervision of children. He also advises quick removal of dry trees and turning off electrical decorations when away or asleep.
Political reorganization may drop the two dog teams Hulett and Stanley from night patrols. The two dogs in The Ice Unit assist searches, manhunts, and crowd control, with maintenance costs around 400 dollars annually.
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