25 Dec 1962
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1962
Page
1
The piece presents a Christmas front page message from The Editor, offering a rare cheerful intro that contrasts with normal news. It emphasizes the holiday spirit, the birth of Jesus Christ, and is described as a Christmas present to readers.
President Kennedy praises a successful reunion captured by wire services, highlighting civic pride and public remembrance. The dispatch notes attendees from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing unity and national solidarity amid postwar recovery.
A two day airlift sent 2,000 Cuban prisoners and relief goods to homes across Cuba and Florida. The last plane landed at Homestead Air Force Base at 9 30 p m EST as families welcomed loved ones and aid arrived from the United States. President Kennedy praised the humanitarian effort and noted the bond between Americans and freedom fighters. James Donovan, liaison for Mexican Families Committee, highlighted the negotiated release and shipment of food and medicines valued at 53 million dollars.
Vatican reports Pope John XXIII celebrated Christmas Eve in his private chapel with a Latin Mass described as austere and simple. He spoke of humility and recalled rural family roots, contrasting with the usual Vatican pomp and ceremony.
A painting titled The Adoration of Ye Shepherds, valued over a million dollars, is owned by Paul Metcalf a South Pasadena collector. In 1923 Toronto experts claimed it could be by Rubens though attribution has varied among Trubens Jerdaens and Van Dyck. Metcalf plans further authentication and offers limited viewings by appointment.
An array of royals and notable guests gathered in London for a Christmas gathering hosted by Queen Yule. Attendees included Velieess Atexanne and her Tnanee, with guests noting their business ties and informal chats among the invited circle.
A Santa Claus article notes Shrivoe’s request for a fire engine and a plan using six windmills on a sheet house. It mentions political figures and Peace Corps links, referencing donations and aid shipments to Addis Ababa and a broader charity theme amid a Christmas shopping list.
A humorous tale follows Wilbur Peeble chasing an ideal Christmas tree for his wife Trellis Mac, amid comic misreadings and a pushy salesman. He finally buys a flawless 10 foot tree for $22.95, returns home, and learns his wife’s guest sees the same perfect flaw in husbands that he hunted for in trees.
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