Christmas origins move from pagans to modern critique
Editor notes an essay by Fr. Peter J. Riga on Christmas history from U S Catholic Magazine. He traces Christmas to a fourth century Christianization of a pagan Roman rite and notes the shift of timing from late summer to December 25. The piece laments modern commercialization and calls for renewal of the feast's religious spirit.
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Peter J. Riga
U.S
Jesus
Europe
Scandinavia
Britain
Rira
Riga
Texas Poll shows cautious 1972 outlook for Texans
A year end Texas Poll survey finds Texans slightly more optimistic about 1972 than 1971 but predicts ongoing cost of living increases. About seven in ten adults expect higher living costs while personal fortune views show minor gains and a lag in business improvement in the state.
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Nixon
Texas
Acorns Endanger Cattle At Texas A&M Warns Vet
Texas cattle are being poisoned by a bumper acorn crop, says Dr. John Reager of Texas A&M. He notes symptoms include weight loss, rough coat, constipation and possible nosebleeds, with death possible within a day. removal from acorn areas and dietary calcium hydroxide with higher protein levels are recommended.
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Texas A&m
Texas
John Reager
A&m
Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Reager
First Christmas Card Design Introduced to U S in 1875
The first Christmas card as presently known was designed in England by J C Horsley in 1845 and introduced into the United States by Laus Prang of Boston in 1875.
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England
J. C. Horsiey
United States
New Grade Setup Okayed in Cuera Schools
The Cuera Independent School District board approved a uniform grading system for Cuera Junior and Senior High. The plan, submitted by a joint senior and junior high committee, rates 90–100 as excellent and 60 and below as failing, to apply to all records beginning 1972-73.
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Cuera
Board of Education
Cuera Independent Schaol Distret
Gertrude McBride
Giles Birchum
Linda Henderson
Clarence Owens
Beulah McDougal
J. A. McMichen
Pat Gell
Retail Merchants Meeting Planned in Cuero
The newly reorganized Retail Merchants Association announces a second regular meeting led by J C Penney manager and Cuero Chamber of Commerce head. It will be held Tuesday at 7 PM in the Cuero Federal board room to plan the year’s promotions and retail projects for 1972.
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Retail Merchants Association
Paul Gathings
J. C. Penney
Dewey Henderson
Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Cuero Federal Board Room
A Bible Thought for Today on Galatians 6 2
A brief devotional urges readers to bear one another's burdens and to fulfill the law of Christ through love and selfless concern. It explains the law of Christ as a disposition to care for others and to wish them well.
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Christ
Is There a Santa Claus Declared by Sun Editorial
A Sun editorial replies to Virginia O’Hanlon’s question about Santa Claus. It affirms belief in Santa, noting the child’s faith against skeptical age, and concludes with the line Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus
Son
Virginia O'Hanlon
West 95Th Street
Virginia
Two Injured in Pickup Car Wreck Near Yoakum
A Friday morning crash 13 miles southwest of Yoakum injured two occupants, Ona Peebles and Mary Ellen Binkley, while their drivers William Peebles and Martin Binkley escaped harm. Both vehicles damaged. Peebles to Cuero Community Hospital. Binkley to Beeville hospital.
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Yoakum
USDA
Ona Peebles
Cuero
Mary Ellen Binkley
Randle
Beeville
Huth Memorial Hospital
Peebles
Cuero Community Hospital
Freund Funeral Home
Binkley
William Trigg Peebles
Martin Raymond Binkley
Jimmy C. Fitzpatrick
Highway Patrol
Record Closes For Christmas
The Cuero Record reminds readers that today’s issue serves as Sunday’s edition and that the office will close for Christmas to allow staff time with families.
Federal court rules Texas school finance system unconstitutional
A three judge panel ruling declares Texas system of independent school district funding based on property values unconstitutional, ordering the legislature to implement a statewide equal distribution within two years or the court will act. Edgewood district cited as the poorest in San Antonio with Mexican American population.
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Texas
Sit
San Antonios Mapewood Independent
Edgewood
Adrian Spears
San Antonio
Jack Roberts
Austin
Western District
5Th Circuit
Irving L. Goldberg
Dallas
California Supreme Court
U.S
Ben Barnes
Fog Blankets Texas Disrupting Travel Statewide
United Press International reports thick fog moved from the Gulf coast into Central Texas early May, reducing visibility on routes from Del Rio to Dallas. The National Weather Service warned the fog could linger until late Christmas Eve with no rain expected, as mild temperatures and scattered clouds dominated the state.
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Cere
Eid
NWS
del Rio
Dallas
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Louis Cassells
United Press
Louis Cassels
UPI
P. L. Prentice
Cence
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Roy Binz
S&s. Gonzales
Cuero Electrical Department
D. L. Prentice
College Station
UPS
United Press International
Washington
Gathings
Friends of the Sun
Bobbie Dykes Hardt
Yorktown
the York
Cuero Record
Thurs
Wink
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