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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
12
An analysis notes that the United States leads in doughnut consumption with over eight per person annually, but the pastry is not American in origin. The Bible references a fried cake mingled with oil used in sacrifices, suggesting an ancient precursor to the doughnut and a possible link to bagel traditions.
A regional feature notes how nations mark fixed and lunar holidays, from Independence Day and Labour Day to Buddhist and Muslim observances. The piece cites Webster's Secretarial Handbook listing 84 countries with an Independence Day and discusses universal but varied Christmas observance. It also highlights observances in Japan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and mentions Kings and Queens birthdays as notable celebrations worldwide.
A jumble of quotes covers Syria opposing votes in Cairo or Geneva, a critic argues the Bible as sexist, a coach recalls a painful season with the New Orleans Salary, and a U S official links inflation to Social Security outlays, reflecting disparate reactions and issues.
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