Roman census tale of Rome's tribune at Bethlehem
In a Christmas feature a Roman tribune Gaius Cassius Velutus presides over a Bethlehem census. He watches Joseph and Mary near Nazareth, hears prophecies, and witnesses shepherds and a newborn king. He later joins the reverent crowd kneeling before the Christ child with the emperor in mind.
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Christ
Rome
Gaius Cassius Velutus
Tobias
Bethlehem
David
Jerusalem
Gaius Cassius
Herod
Israel
Caesar Augustus
Palatine Hill
Cyrenius
Syria
Sea of Galilee
Joseph
Jacob
Nazareth
Galilee
Mary
Joachim
Anne
Lowly Snail Life Shows Remarkable Diversity and Tenacity
The article surveys the vast gastropod world from the Burgundy snail to the Giant African snail, noting extraordinary traits. It cites species with thousands of teeth, long lifespans without food, and feats of strength, including a snail that can lift eight pounds.
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Arctic
Antarctic
Himalayas
National Geographic Society
Burgundy
France
Egypt
British Museum
Earth
Foreign Resident Ante In Portugal Doubled
In Lisbon, foreigners face higher costs for Portugal residence permits under a new decree. The annual ante rises from 3.30 to 6.60 dollars, and a three month permit increases from 2.60 dollars. The measure targets residency requirements for long term stay.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Fire Safety Christmas Message From Fire Chief Ellison
The Christmas season prompts a holiday safety warning from Fire Chief R H Ellison Director of Fire Prevention. The National Board of Fire Underwriters urges extra care as 44 people died last year in Christmas fires. A urged verse highlights fire prevention rules and a call to place unwanted items in ads to sell them.
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R. H. Ellison
Bureau of Fire Prevention
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Ellison
Several Films On Cancer Are Now Available
The Linn County Cancer Society and Linn County Medical Society offer a free film service with over a dozen titles for programs. Chairman Harold Wendorf invites 1963 meeting planners to obtain information. doctors will attend to answer questions. Films cover men and women groups, classroom science options, and cartoons, all to educate the public on cancer and its potential cure. Call EM 4-1426 for details.
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Joint Cancer Control
The
Linn County Cancer Society
Linn County Medical So
Ciety
Harold Wendorf
Cancer Society
Wendorf
Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center
Italian edition of Stone biography on Michelangelo
World Briefs report Irving Stone introduced Il Tormento e L'estasi an Italian translation of his 1961 Michelangelo biography The Agony and the Ecstasy to be published in Italy by Dall'oglio. The note appears in a roundup of world events.
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Milan
Irving Stone
Italy
Dall’oglio
Michelangelo
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