Route of Lighted Homes Christmas tour planned in city
The Playground and Recreation Commission plans a holiday light tour guiding motorists through 42 houses from the 1961 Christmas home lighting contest. The route starts at the Linn county courthouse and winds through central and northwest districts to end back at the starting point, with judges selecting 20 homes for awards during the season.
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Salem hospital allows child visits via phone and TV link
Parents at Salem hospital can see and talk to their children without violating rules. The child’s voice and image reach the parent’s room by telephone and television, with a parent able to converse with the youngster through the system.
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Governor's Teen Daughter Elopes with Gardener at Bus Stop
A teenaged daughter of the governor elopes with a gardener at a bus stop. The event is highlighted for television tonight on channel 9 at 8 PM. It sparks questions about security and family life.
Boston Christmas Spirit Shines on Beacon Hill Traditions
The article celebrates Boston's old fashioned Christmas on Beacon Hill with the Louisburg Square houses open to visitors a special bell ringing by the Beacon Hill Bell-ringers and a tea keepsake from the Boston Tea Party. It notes strict conditions from Square Proprietor B Earl Appleton for filming and the festive ambiance as Boston preserves its unique holiday customs. It also mentions changes like underground parking at Boston Common and recalls E N Wyner owner of the Ritz Carlton who added a personal sign to revolving doors.
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Grivas Fights 35,000 Troops for Cyprus Freedom
In an Athens interview, the Cypriot resistance chief Grivas recalls his four year campaign against British rule from 1955 to 1959. He claims to have led about 100 men at times, with 600 total involved and 19 killed in fires he set to mislead troops. He notes a $28,000 bounty on his head and recounts near capture in 1956, plus ambivalent British losses and his later life in Greece.
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