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25 Dec 1955
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Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1955
Page
1
World marks Christ day amid fears of conflict
The Associated Press reports Christians worldwide marked Christmas with prayers for peace and guidance from the Prince of Peace. American troops man the Jordan frontier as Korea looms, while Pope John XXIII appeals for disarmament and ending colonial oppression. Families gather for carols as travel remains difficult in wintry regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Prince of Peace
Pole's 40 Below Fine for Travel
Washington reports Santa Claus rose in traveling clothes as the North Pole registered forty degrees below zero. The U S Air Force relayed the authentic temperature from Arctic bases for children worrying about a day. Forty below suits reindeer and a sleigh, promising snow in northern states while southern towns see milder weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Washington, D.C
Santa Claus
S. Air Force
Sts Aretic
Santa
Primate Goes To Bethlehem on Christmas Eve
In Bethlehem Jordan a white bearded elderly primate, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Ko Gori, arrived after noon to celebrate midnight Mass at the birthplace site. He traveled a longer route through the valley of Jehoshaphat due to blocked direct roads, reflecting ongoing border tensions between Israel and Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Jordan
Santa Claus
Jerusalem
Ko Gori
Christ
Old City
Israel
Ara Jordin
Jehoshapaat
Cooperation May Remedy Capitol Feud
Cooperation between the Oklahoma executive and legislative branches grows as a potential cure for a feud. Gov Marland resists talking specifics ahead of a legislative call, while a budget around 95 million dollars dominates discussions for the next fiscal year. The looming session may blend caution with a broader agenda shaped by recent events and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Certai
Wilfey
Christmas by Injunction and the Father of Yellowhammer
C Henry Cherokee called civic father of Yellowhammer a mining town built from vaporous pine. He staked a thirty ounce nugget then invited friends from three states to share his luck. A vigilante committee formed as settlers arrived and Cherokee received a mesels watch-chain. His mining failed to pay, yet Yellowhammer grew with many prospering residents. Cherokee left for the Mariposas, honored with farewell gifts as he boarded his burro for new prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowhammer
Pugue UL
Gila
Saiti
Pecos
Albuquerque
Phoenix
Santa Fe
Cleroakee
Luck
Yellowharmer
Crabstakes
Mariposas
White House rooms echo Yuletide joy and promises
Washington December 2 The White House prepares for Christmas with President Eisenhower planning to hand out presents and attend church. The Eisenhower grandchildren David Barbara Susan and Jillian visited Front Royal Virginia and the family dinner includes a 4 pound ham. The festive preparations mark the first White House Christmas since Roosevelt children roamed the halls and stockings will hang in the Prince of Wales room as carols are practiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Eisenhower
David
Barbara Arne
Susan
Beivett
Gi NZ
Oy J.J. Bartman
Elm
Kans
Risenowers
Augusta
Roosevelt
Prince of Wales
Maj
John Hisenhower
John S. Doud
Denver
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Warm Holiday City's Prospect
Meteorologist E. C. Rich of the U S Weather Bureau at Kanawha Airport notes record heat in Charleston with 79 degrees on Christmas Eve and forecasts near 80 again. He cites history back to 1904 and predicts a cooling trend by Monday or Tuesday with possible light rain or snow in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
E. C
Chuck Rich
U.S. Weather Bureau
Kanawha Aiport
Charleston
Rich
Ming
Gifts Ready for You Special Christmas Features
The Gazette promotes Yuletide reading and viewing with a four color drawing of the Wise Men arriving at Bethlehem. A child’s Christmas dream image appears on Page 1 of the Women's Section. Dennis the Menace provides a fresh chuckle in the comic section.
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