Reporter Turns Santa On New York Sidewalk
A New York AP writer recounts spending a day as street Santa on Fifth Avenue outside Tiffanys and Bonwit Teller. He notes donations, shoppers, and observations of wintry crowds, with anecdotes about gifts asked for, reactions from the public, and the challenge of balancing costume duties with the holiday bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sugh A. Mulligan
Santa Claus
Fifth Avenue
Volun
America
Arthur Rank
Volunteerg of America
Rustachi
Tiffany's
Bonwit
A Warne
Wwe
Thut
Spenti
Bonwit's
Santa
Tiffany
Ropean Cruise
Aquaduct
Mary's
Suburbanites Pioneers Of 20th Century
New York AP profile celebrates Ronald, a symbol of modern suburbia and civilian heroism. It portrays his daily trek from cold winter commutes to office life, his mismatched wardrobe, and a badge recalling Army service as he navigates urban routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ronald Hatfacre
U.S
Daniel Boone
Ronald
Army and Navy
Kervan
Gerd
Konald
Comfortovings City
Weller
Army
Africa
Washington
John F. Kennedy
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Kennedy
Williams
Toledo Bend Dam Plans Disclosed
AP reports plans for a 6.9 million Toledo Bend Dam on the Sabine River near the Texas Louisiana border to supply electricity water and a 4000 acre recreation area. Project would require 15 million from Texas matching Louisiana funds plus 2 million from revenue bonds. Authorities in Texas and Louisiana discuss financing and engineering steps amid interstate development talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Sv Hing
Texas Louis
Toledo Bend
Satine
Shine
Newton
Texhams
Texas Lealslattires
Louisiana
Don. Beasley
San Augustine
Bine River Authority
Texas
Beasley
Claude Kirkpatrick
Louisiana Authority
South
Heather
James Cotton
Ares
Charlie Chaplin Excluded From Walk Of Fame
Hollywood officials unveil plans to renovate Hollywood Boulevard with terrazzo walkways embedding 1,500 star names across four categories motion pictures recording radio and television. The list omits Chaplin due to his politics, while other stars like Gene Autry Tony Martin Jane Froman Basil Rathbone and Marilyn Monroe receive multiple or single honors across media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Charlie Chaplin
Gene Autry
Tony Martin
Martin
Jane Froman
Conrad Nagel
Basil Rathbone
Spike Jones
Jo Stafford
Fred Waring
Marilyn Monroe
Marlon Brando
Gale Storm
Tab Hunter
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RCA Victor
Wedemark
Wilkenfeld
Texas ST
Sports IN the
Toledo Bend ‘Dam
ASY
Ytown
Walk of Fame
Red Skelton
Don Ameche
Eve Arden
William Bendix
Fred Astaire
Barry Fitzgerald
Roland Young
Ben Gordon
State Dept. of Banking
Ben Gordon Loans
Jones
Shopping IN
Baytown
Regi
Stank
Atlon Blanks
Gaytow
Sun
Baytown Merchants
Lucky Baytown
Ainsworth & CO
Altman
Baytown Hardware
BIG Chief Super Markets
Cag Haven
Mkt
St. At Lynchbore
Black's Pharmacies
W. Sterling
E. Texas
Beall
Bebe's Ladies' Apparel
BO Peep Shop
Texas Commerce Food Market
Culpeper B Furniture
Debruhl
FE. Teton
Drew
Rake Shop
Gene's
H! FI Center
Texas Ave
F. Goodrich
Grand Cleaners
PN. Hirsch
Hollaway's Food
N. Alexander
House OF Fashion
Jacob's Jewelers
Kinney's Shoe Store
Kovar's TV Center
S. H .Kress & CO
Matherne
W. Pearce
Moore's Shoe Store
Morrison's Furniture CO
JIM Nelson Sporting Goods
N. Main
O'Brien
O Pooe Market
Paine Bros
Penney
Perry
Robson
T.G
Sears, Seeboge & CO
W. Texas
Wilkenfeld Furniture CO
Wilkies
Whitcome
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