Repossessed dolly tale of a Christmas lesson and fear
Barbara Hawkins recalls a white Christmas at her Granddaddy's Bent Mountain farm in Virginia. A rubber baby doll, spoiled by generous parents, is taken back by Santa after misbehavior, triggering fear and later relief when the toy reappears. The memory reinforces warnings about being good and Santa watching.
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Dinefield Baily Telegraph Names Editorial Team
The Dinefield Baily Telegraph announces leadership shifts with William Randy Deason as Publisher Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor Samantha Perry as Managing Editor News Editor Sports Editor and senior editors Dill Archer Charles Owens and Brian Woodson in key postings The paper also presents a Psalm verse as a thematic note.
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Tax and trade bill cloaked in special provisions
Congress pushed through a 50 billion tax and trade package in the early hours containing market favored provisions. It includes a Medicare measure aiding an Illinois insurer, prompting Senate leaders to seek its removal. A land swap for Nevada and hundreds of tariff suspensions also populate the bill, drawing mixed views from environmental groups and lawmakers alike. The package faced criticism for opaque wording and possible Treasury costs.
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Remembering Christmas and helping neighbors in need
A thoughtful letter urges readers to focus on giving and service during CHRISTmas. It highlights neighbors in hardship, families affected by disaster, service members, first responders, the elderly, and the bereaved, stressing small acts of kindness over material gifts and the central meaning of Christ.
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Evergleam memories a metal Christmas tree from past decades
Edward Achorn recalls a 1960s aluminum Evergleam tree and color wheels that dazzled his family, contrasting high tech sparkle with later nostalgia. He reflects on childhood rituals, shifting tastes, and the enduring pull of vintage design as he honors his late mother and the era.
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