Christmas Then and Now Joy and Simpler Times
Hal Boyle reflects on how Christmas has changed from the hard warmth of past winters to modern comforts. He recalls handmade decorations, shared stockings, scarce gifts, and the emotional impact of a simple orange at the bottom of a stocking. He notes prosperity may alter character but affirms the core joy endures. Christmas Eve services at First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids air on KCRG-TV.
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New York
First Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids
Kcrg-Tv
Gemini By Bob Considine at Cape Kennedy
Column notes that the Gemini six seven mission lifted American morale amid Vietnam criticism, with Considine defending U S resolve and character as space prowess deflects foreign defamation. The piece stresses national unity and a timely counter to opponents.
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Cape Kennedy
Vietnam
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Feats Lift United States Moral in World Spotlight
Space mission lore celebrates Schirra, Stafford, Borman, and Lovell with praise for American ingenuity and courage. It honors 10,000 unsung workers worldwide who supported the Gemini effort from tracking stations to supply chains, while urging continued global outreach and VOA broadcasts.
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Tama Completes School Site Purchase After Negotiations
The South Tama Community board of education has bought 18.6776 acres from the C C Yerkes estate heirs for 37500, including a house and outbuildings. The purchase completes the 34.2 acre site for the new high school, with total land costs now at 92787.50, avoiding condemnation.
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Tama
South Tama
Perty
Kubik
Truman predicts Humphrey as 1972 Democratic nominee
Former President Truman stated that Vice President Hubert Humphrey will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 1972, calling it a fact. He spoke during a Christmas visit with his daughter and family at the Carlyle Hotel, adding comments on the Kennedy brothers and Vietnam policy.
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Tree Stolen From Bank Front in Maidstone
A decorated Christmas tree was stolen from in front of a bank in Maidstone on Monday. A second item mentions a TV program on KCRG-TV Channel 9 at 7 00 p m on Friday night.
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England
UPI
Tammy
Kcrg-Tv
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