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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1977

Page

13

Claus and Tweedleknees Venture Toward Pigwidgen

Claus and the elf trek north in search of the Pigwidgen. They outpace a raging sleeping giant after Tweedleknees awakens it. A magic arrow slays the giant but can not be reused. A witch curses Tweedleknees into a donkey before Claus continues alone to the next peril.

Claus Elf Tweedleknees Pigwidgen Bulinsky

Noah Websterfounding of American Minerva Daily in NYC

On this date 1793 Noah Webster founded the American Minerva the first daily newspaper in New York City establishing a landmark in early American journalism and publishing history.

Noah Webster The American Minerva New York City

Soviet trim on coffee imports raises rare supply worries

Soviet government confirms cut in coffee imports due to rising prices as stores show shortages in Moscow and across the country. Foreign trade ministry spokesman Felix Mikhalchenko noted 1976 imports fell to 44,300 metric tons, 15,700 tons less than 1975, while the bill rose by 38.6 million dollars. Prices for whole beans ranged from 2.53 to 2.78 dollars per pound.

Moscow Felix Mikhalchenko Foreign Trade Ministry New Times Soviet Union Russia

John Birch Society Formed in Indianapolis in 1958

On this date in 1958 Robert Welch and 11 men met in Indianapolis to form a political organization they named the John Birch Society. The note highlights lighting efficiency and energy use in homes as a conservation tip.

Robert Welch Indianapolis The John Birch Society

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