Christmas in Williamsburg and sequoia ceremony blend history
Raymond Lajoise writes from Williamsburg, Virginia about a festive colonial Christmas with green garlands, candlelit windows, and a torchlight militia parade, plus a sequoia based Christmas ceremony at Kings Canyon National Park. The piece notes cultural traditions from 18th century decor to a nationwide broadcast of the General Grant Tree celebration.
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Raymond Lajose
Central Preas Ang Thia
Williamsburg
Yesteryear
Old Capitol
Hugh DeSamper
Wiliamsburg
de Samper
Jane
Wilamsburg
Duke of Gloucester Street
Capitol
Palace Green
DeSamper
Colonial Williamsburg
Kings Canyon National Park
Sanger, Cualif
John Muir
Christ
Signups Dates Told For Cropland Programs
The Agriculture Department announced signup windows for 1966 wheat, feed grain and cotton programs in most states from January 31 to April 1. States may start earlier as ASC county offices prepare. Cropland adjustment signup will begin no later than January 31.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
State Agricultural and Stabilization Committee
ASC
Humphrey to Lead U S Delegation to Philippine Inauguration
President Hubert H. Humphrey will head the American delegation at the December 20 inauguration of Philippine President elect Ferdinand Marcos. Two other U S representatives will be named after consultations between Humphrey and President Johnson, the White House said Saturday.
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Vicr
Hubert H. Humphrey
Elec
Ferdinand Marcos
Humphrey
Johnson
White House
Snow Blankets Great Lakes Region in Heavy Fall
The Associated Press reports heavy snow across the Great Lakes area with Vermont and northeastern Ohio tapering after significant accumulations in upper New York. Adirondack counties endured the worst, Highmarket at 25 inches, others 12 to 15 inches. Roads were sparse in places, but major problems were avoided. South saw heavy rains in Florida, Orlando over an inch. West and Midwest kept cold, eastern Nevada logging fifth straight subzero day, Elko at 11 below.
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Vermont
New York State
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Wathill
Highnarket
Illinois
Minnesota
Florida
Orlando
Nevada
Elko
Nev
Rhodes Scholar from Texas to attend Oxford next year
Swarthmore report notes Richard Cohen of Laredo Texas a University of Texas student among 22 U S young men selected Sunday to receive Rhodes scholarships. They will attend Oxford University in England next year. The item mentions early use of kites for meteorological purposes before balloons.
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Swarthmore, Pa
Richard Cohen
Laredo
Tex
University of Texas
United States
Rhodes
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