Trees Cost More As Labor Buoys Christmas Prices
A United Press International survey finds Christmas tree costs up about 10 percent from last year due to higher labor and transportation costs and early winter slowdowns in Canada and New England. Prices vary widely by city with 10-foot Balsams ranging from 5 to 15 dollars, while 3-foot trees cost 0.75 to 7.50 dollars depending on location. Demand remains strong in many markets, and some shoppers can still find bargains late in the season.
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Timing Off in Baytown Draft Card Return
Norvell C. Booker, 18, a Baytown high school student, mailed his draft card to local Board 63 during nationwide anti-Vietnam protests. He received it back marked 1-A instead of 1-S, the latter being his student classification. He says he did not protest.
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Skowhegan Builds Nation's Largest Wooden Indian
In Cushing Maine artist Bernard Langlais is commissioned to carve a 30 foot wooden Indian for Skowhegan along the Kennebec River. The 10000 price tag is supported by Donald J Hei leading a fundraising drive. The statue, set on a 12 by 12 foot base, will use laminated and stained pine and aims for a natural appearance with a reddish skin tone.
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