Where is Christmas going as faith meets holiday excess
A thoughtful reflection on how Christmas is celebrated beyond its religious meaning. The piece notes the lure of gifts, Santa, and commercial spectacle across cultures, contrasts with the quiet charity and reverent services, and asks how believers can keep Christ in Christmas amid material traditions and anti communist concerns. It argues individuals must guard spiritual purpose, with group action following.
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Christ Jesus
Moscow
Jolly Santa Claus
Grandfather Frost
Santa Claus
Jesus
Massachusetts
J. Edgar Hoover
God
Cherchez La Femme Drives Growth in Gasoline Market
A Ethyl Corporation survey shows women in one car households buy most gasoline and visit stations weekly. Loyalty hinges on quality of service. many women prefer local stations and a trusted brand. Operators winning women customers with care stand to prosper across retail sectors.
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Ethyl Corporation
Government eases loans as businesses face bankruptcy risk
The article notes a loosened government stance on lending, allowing some firms more access yet highlighting rising danger of insolvency as operations run on tight margins. It underscores financial strain and potential collapse affecting multiple businesses.
Cold Wave Sweeps Western Europe Ahead of Christmas
A cold wave hit Western Europe bringing snow and avalanches in the mountains and promising a white Christmas for many regions including southern Italy. Over 200 Swiss trains were snowbound as key passes and tunnels were cut off. Thousands of cars blocked on routes to ski areas in Switzerland Italy and France. Marseilles faced its heaviest Christmas snowfall since 1866 with some resorts isolated but residents reportedly not at risk of food shortages.
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London
UPI
Europe
Italy
Switzerland
France
Marseilles
Republic
Gladstone
England
Policeman Halts Fowl Theft in London Late Night raid
London police arrested dock worker Davis Proctor after a constable spotted three plucked chickens on a supermarket sidewalk at 4 25 am and observed a turkey being lowered by a wire. Proctor claimed he was assembling a Christmas dinner.
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London
UPI
Peter Goodall
Davis Proctor
Investors weigh war risk on Beatrice Foods and utilities
In a market outlook by Roger E Spear, Beatrice Foods and Gerber Products are rated top quality while Illinois Central and Illinois Power show solid yields. Tennessee Gas Transmission is flagged for weak regrowth amid a dividend cut and should be sold.
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Northern Illinois Gas
Tennessee
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Union Electric
Marine Midland
Free State Gedald
United Park
Scandal Bites at Top Officials Over Security Leaks
The piece denounces leaks of National Security secrets by NSC officials aimed at harming Ambassador Adlai Stevenson over Cuba missiles. It urges President Kennedy to reveal guilt and take action, arguing the breach cannot be dismissed with a tut. tut. and demands accountability to restore public trust.
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Kennedy
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Saturday Evening Post
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Boss of the House Joke Reveals Domestic Power
The essay uses a joke about a boss in the house to illustrate the chain of command and ending with the child as the true boss. It then critiques Washington politics, focusing on the Kennedy administration, NSC leaks, and calls for accountability. It notes MeToo-like power dynamics and the harm caused by anonymous insinuations and leaks.
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Week
Kennedy
Saturday Evening Post
Stewart Alsop
Charles Bartlett
Pierre Salinger
White House
Washington
U. S
FBI
NSC
Space contract exceeds $1 million awarded to firm
Economy Blueprint & Supply Co. won a contract worth more than $1 million to run all photographic processing, printing and reproduction facilities at Cape Canaveral. NASA awarded the one year contract to the firm, a division of Continental Graphics Inc., with two one-year options.
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UPI
Economy Blueprint & Supply Co
Cape Canaveral
Fla
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Continental Graphics Inc
Interpreting the News on Christmas Hope and Peace
A reflective meditation on Christmas faith and universal goodwill. The piece notes Christmas hymns amid world tensions and the Cuban prisoner release, praising shared hope for peace across creeds and cultures as humanity seeks common destination.
Reading as shield against mob hysteria in American schools
Dr. Crane argues parents should foster reading at home to counteract televised influence and mob psychology. The piece urges early literacy, library habits by fourth grade, and frames reading as essential to preserving democracy and independent thought. Mellor Indiana contact for Dr. Crane’s charts.
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Eileen M
America
Alexandria Democrat names new auto license branch manager
Alexandria district party official era features leadership shift as Cleaver takes over the Anderson branch from Louise Bender amid a county party power struggle ahead of the 1963 municipal primary. Drivers near Memorial Park Cemetery should use caution at the I-69 run around. poor lighting and unmarked shoulders create hazards near the detour.
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Alexandria
Democrat Party
Alexandria Auto License
Cleaver
Louise Bender
William J. Norton
Anderson Auto License
Anderson
Ind
Here
Memorial Park Cemetery
Christmas Verse by Julien C Hyer
A poetic Christmas reading by Julien C Hyer praising the Christ child and urging ongoing joy beyond the holiday. The piece references Isaiah 9 6 and carol lines with church bells and communal celebration in homes and chapels.
Misunderstood Germ Threats and Mouthwash Myths
A physician argues against antiseptic mouthwashes curing sore throats and debunks germ-killing myths. He notes surface germs differ from tissue-invading ones and warns about the unseen danger of polite conversation spray spreading respiratory infections within five to twelve feet.
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Madison Avenue
Personal health letters addressed to Dr Brady seek stamped replies
Signed letters about health and hygiene requesting answers from Dr Brady require a stamped self addressed envelope. Due to volume only a few letters can be answered here. Send to Mr William Brady at 265 El Camino South Beverly Hills California.
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Dr. Brady
William Brady
el Camino
Beverly Hills
Calif
Time Brings Christmas Cheer and Last Minute Preparations
Time has brought Christmas. decisions are made, packages tied and placed under the tree. Food is purchased and many have worked hard. the mounting excitement eases as people exchange warm greetings and share merry good will.
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