War Orphans Initiated Into American Holiday Custom
GIs in Korea launch a mercy drive named Cartoons for Koreans delivering winter clothing to Korean children. Chaplains Betzeld and Osborne organize donations from soldiers, with boxes of coats and sweaters bringing smiles to mothers and youngsters amid war recovery. The scene at the 17th infantry HQ shows grateful townsfolk and a renewed sense of joy.
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Gls
17Th Ifantry Regiment
Korea
Betzeld
Torbas S
Ralph T. Osborne
Gos
New Hampshire
Torrst
17Th Regiment
Oil Reserves Split Between Hemispheres, Journal Reports
The Oil and Gas Journal reports about 60 percent of proven world oil reserves lie in the Eastern hemisphere with total world reserves at 102 billion barrels. Western Hemisphere production accounted for 72 percent of output in 1951, averaging 11 703 900 barrels daily, while Iran’s nationalization and shutdown affected global supply discussions.
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Tulsa
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Hemisphere
United States
Venezuela
Middle West
Journal
Western Hemisphere
Iran
Christmas Dinner Plans Across Baytown Community
Sequences of holiday visits unfold as families plan Christmas gatherings in Baytown. The Dursts host guests including Mrs. Durst's mother and sisters, with gift exchanges at J. J. Riley's house. Stricklands dine with her parents and grandmother. Swains host Mitchell and son Bob from UT, plus dinner in Houston with Suggs family. Lymans travel to Dallas to see Ted Jr. and relatives. Multiple households schedule two dinners and visits with relatives in surrounding towns.
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Swain
J. M. Mitchell
Shepherd
W. Swain
Bob
University of Texas
Mitchel Willl
Houston
Archie Hales
Dallas
Sund
Mrr
D. BD. Flowers
Roce Flowers
Maybank
JL. B. Hate
Dear Santa Letters From Young Texans
A compilation of Christmas requests from Texas children addressed to Santa. Each child lists desired toys such as dolls dolls houses bikes games clothing and other gifts while mentioning family members and good behavior over the past year. The letters reflect hopeful holiday wishes spanning several ages and households.
Christmas in Korea For Puerto Rican GIs With Third Infantry
The 65th Puerto Rican Regiment in Korea plans a festive Christmas from December 24 to January 6 with a regimental high mass led by Chaplain Major John C Brucker. Mambo Bors will perform hymns and carols in every battalion, and Colonel Julian B Lindsey vows to create holiday atmosphere despite tactical limits. Puerto Rican families back home expect roast pig and pasteles as the unit misses snow and a white Christmas.
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Korea
65Th
Puerto
Seexty
John C Brucker
Hiemns
Borinqueneers
Julian B.lindsey
Puerto Rico
Firemen Return Favor In Dallas Coffee Gift
Dallas Fire Chief C X Penn invited Salvation Army Lt Colonel John A Morrison to Central Fire Station for coffee. Morrison received a giant cup containing 435 dollars as a Christmas gift from grateful Dallas firemen.
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Dallas
Salvation Army
C. X Penn
John .A. Morrison
Central Fire Station
Morrison
Gre Good Turn Deserves Another Fort Worth Trial
A confidence man who aimed for good deeds faced jail after prosecutors detailed an alleged scam. George A. Gry was charged in a related case involving a fake ration scheme and a plan to send money to Cornus Christ. A similar incident was reported, with another man involved in a theft scheme.
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Fort Worth
Cornus Christ
DPs Offered Chance To Build Own Hommes
Meriden news notes two opportunities for displaced persons to rebuild. Griffo pledges to assist European DPs during World War II era, offering options to begin anew. Also mentions vampire bats as real but typically non bloodsucking.
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Dps
Meriden
Griffo
Europe
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