Marines Send Christmas Coconuts and Orders Under Fire
On a Pacific island Marines improvise a Christmas system using carved coconut husks as ornaments, money orders, and post exchanges to send gifts home. They coordinate with units, paying attention to safety, budget, and morale while facing isolation and enemy threats. The piece also notes broader war safety campaigns and a Bethlehem themed poem.
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National Safety Council Urges Safer Holiday Season
The National Safety Council today announced a nationwide effort to cut holiday accident tolls in Christmas season. Ned H Dearborn, council president, warns many homes feel war's touch and pledges action to prevent deaths or injuries that devastate families and mock Christmas cheer.
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French Scents Drive Yuletide Shopping Surge in Paris
Paris shoppers chase perfume gifts as reports say U S buyers flood shops. Chanel staff note Americans purchase tenfold the German volume and hint at strain on beloved brands amid holiday demand. Industry observers warn of looming shortages and rising prices.
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