In Holiday Mood Carols Tell Story of Reverence and Joy
The article traces Christmas carols from St Francis of Assisi and medieval England to Luther and Handel, noting German, English, and American contributions. It discusses the revival of carols after 1644, the rise of the Messiah at Christmas, and two folk traditions including mistletoe. It highlights key composers and works such as Joy to the World and We Three Kings.
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Bethlehem
Francis of Assisi
St. Francis
Christ Child
England
Isaac Watts
Italy
Corelli
America
Edmund H Sears
Orient
John Henry Hopkins, Jr
Phillips Brooks
Bethlehem Music
Lewis H Redner
John Dokinson Credited With 1778 Articles of Confederation
The article credits American patriot John Dokinson as author of the 1778 Articles of Confederation and notes his nickname penman of the Revolution.
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John Dokinson
Penman
Carol Burnett's glam new TV look dazzles fans
TV notebook notes Carol Burnett's CBS show with redesigned fashion by Bob Mackie. The star now projects a chic, bronzed image and credits her stylist Eliza beth Courtney for refined costumes while recalling past tackiness on The Garry Moore Show.
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New York
NEA
Carol Burnett
Carol
Garry Moore
Bob Mackie
Bob
Elizabeth Courtney
Hawai
Quick Quiz Q And Delmarva Peninsula Overview
The Delmarva peninsula spans most of Delaware and parts of Maryland and Virginia. The text cites general trivia on union dues and earth age, with notes on Eve meaning and female mosquitoes. It presents a collage of Q A items from the Mewspaper Enterprise Association.
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Mewspaper Enterprise Association
Delmarva Peninsula
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Carol Burnett Reflects On Fame And Appearance
The famous comedian recalls unsolicited TV critiques and fan encounters. She describes why some praise her in person while others doubt her on screen and shares a Saks shopping moment where a stranger recognized her by voice. Areference to Myra Breckinridge is noted.
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Saks
Carol Burnett
Carol
Raque Welch
Myra Breckinridge
King Cotton and the cotton gin shaped American agriculture
The World Almanac highlights Eli Whitney and his 1793 cotton gin which transformed cotton into a highly valuable cash crop. It notes the gin sped seed removal, replacing slow hand labor. The piece also mentions the meaning of the name Giselle as pledge.
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United States
Eli Whitney
Dominion name usage and tamarisk honey production
The text notes Canadians' usage of Dominion and Americans' use of America for the United States. It also describes manna as a product from tamarisk trees. Young tamarisk stems exude a honeylike fluid that hardens, drops to the ground, and is eaten as a delicacy.
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Canada
Dominion
United States
America
United States of America
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