Christmas reflections on 1950 era hope and change
The Gazette recalls Christmas 1950 noting 105000 troops evacuated from Hungnam and wartime fears easing. Editorial calls faith and hope enduring as Cold War divides soften through open exchange, while Christmas spirit remains transformative.
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Christmas at the White House exhibit at Hoover Library
Timothy Walch announces a Hoover Library exhibit titled Christmas at the White House running from late November to January 8. The display showcases presidential holiday trees from Washington to Clinton, highlighting traditions, ornaments, and historical context with free admission.
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Gazette Readers Letters Policy Warning
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Meantime the Times and Media Insiders Tale
A compact look at media insider lore with jokes about The Times style bias toward Mr. in second mentions and a Chelsea level of newsroom humor. Includes anecdotes about Meat Loaf misreferences and overhead telegrams tied to publishing quirks and media watchdogs.
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Schools Favor Some Holidays Over Others
Public schools plan schedules to avoid Christian holidays while not equally observing others. They rename holidays like Christmas to winter break and Sunday events to family day, prompting minority religious concerns and calls for equal recognition.
The Gazette Seeks Letters from Readers and Guest Columns
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Population shift favors Republicans in electoral map change
Steven Patton argues that census-driven redistricting shifts electoral votes to Sun Belt states, reducing power for Democrats. He notes NY loses votes, predicts GOP gains in future cycles, and questions viability of a national popular vote system led by Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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