Christmas memories from country school programs
Vivian L Bailey recalls a sister's memories of rural school Christmas programs. Paper chains and a hand cut tree filled the room while students performed poems, plays, and songs. Santa arrived with candy and oranges as teachers gave gifts, and families shared in a warm, communal farewell.
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Vivian L. Bailey
Elmer
Catherine) Blystone
Carl Leonard
Trimm
Santa Claus
Catherine
von Nichols
Ten Firms Paid No Federal Taxes in 1973 Report
A congressional study released by Rep. Vanik identifies ten large corporations that paid no federal taxes in 1973. The list, drawn from SEC data on 160 firms, highlights tax devices such as ownership of tax-exempt municipal bonds, deductible interest, loss carry-forwards, and an investment tax credit. Airlines United Air Lines and Trans World Airlines appear on the list, along with four bank holding companies including Chemical New York, Bankers Trust New York, Western Bankcorp, and Continental Illinois.
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New York
Charles A. Vanik
Ohio
Securities and Exchange Commission
Vanik
Congress
Airlines
UAL, Inc
United Airlines
Trans World Airlines
Chemical New York Corp
Bankers Trust New York Corp
Western Bankcorp
Continental Ilinois Corp
Olean to receive full consideration on Penn Central land
Olean officials and railroad personnel met in Washington to discuss the disposal of Penn Central land adjoining the new junior high school. Mrs. Jeanne Waldock said hearings will begin in the coming weeks and that Olean will be given every consideration, a pledge from John Heffner, counsel for the U.S. Railroad Association.
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Olean
Penn Central
N.Y
Jeanne Waldock
Board of Education
John Heffner
U.S. Railroad Association
Mistletoe Berries May Cause Death
Philadelphia reports mistletoe berries are toxic and can cause death, warns health official Jack B. Ogan. Other Christmas plants like poinsettias yew bittersweet and Jerusalem cherry pose hazards to children as well. A New York Opera season notes near capacity crowds and strong subscriptions.
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Philadelphia
Jack B. Ogan
Pennsylvania Department of Health
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East Branch News
Corry
C. J. Peterson and Son
South First Avenue
New York City Opera
New York State Theater
Star of Bethlehem
Tim
Ber Fede
Bank
F Corry
TOP Entertainment
Venture Inn
Elmview Jersey Farm Dairy
C. J. Peterson & Son
Merry Christmas
George and
Patricia Meerhoff
Ahl Floral Shop
North Center Street
Drace Welding
Herb” Drace
Chi
Ning
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