Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus
A famous 1897 editorial argues there is a Santa Claus, urging belief through faith and imagination. It cites Virginia O’Hanlon’s question and defends the reality of wonder, devotion, and childhood joy beyond sight.
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Virginia
Santa Claus
Tam
Papa
Virginia O'Hanlon
West 95Th Street
Christmas Bell Poem Echoes War in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The 1863 Christmas poem recalls silent night contrast with Civil War cannon fire in the South. The speaker laments no peace on earth as war’s roar drowns carols, yet bells vow that the Wrong shall fail and the Right prevail through enduring faith.
Christmas Reflections on Scrooge and Open Mindedness
A columnist admits a holiday spirit softens his usual grouchiness and notes a few supportive readers. He jokes about Galileo, Einstein, and Dickens while crediting the season for easing suspicion and promoting goodwill amid mixed reactions from professors and readers.
Battle Over School Funding Shapes Next Legislature Session
The 1983 legislature allocated 25 million dollars in new funds for public schools, far short of what the California Teachers Association sought. The budget fight centered on Governor Brown’s no tax pledge and the county-wide school tax, with debates over equalizing funds across districts and potential tax increases. Some districts with high valuations could spend more, while poorer districts faced limits, complicating efforts to boost state aid without broad tax changes.
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California Teachers Association
Brown
G.T.A
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Barry Goldwater on Christmas and the political order
Barry Goldwater argues that Christmas hinges on a religious view of man and that the Western political clash with communism stems from irreconcilable concepts of humanity. He warns against programs that promise paradise on earth, insisting human fallibility remains and Christmas meaning challenges state overreach.
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Iman
Earth
Goldwater Campaign Revived After Dallas Tragedy
The Goldwater Bandwagon regroups after the Dallas attack with new state chairmen for California Idaho and South Dakota and 38 Goldwater Draft chairmen nationally. Youth chapters flourish on 175 campuses while ad dinners and mock conventions loom at nearly 50 colleges this winter and spring.
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Barry
California
Idaho
South Dakota
Goldwater
Youth For Goldwater
Arizona
Detroit
Georgetown
Northwestern
Indiana
Nebraska
Dartmouth
Rutgers
Florida
Pittsburgh
Minnesota University Law School
Kansas State
St. Nordet College
Randolph Macon College
Truth on Santa Editor Re Dr Crane s 12 16 83
The writer argues Santa Claus was a real 4th century bishop and questions Dr Crane s view of modern Santa. They accuse commercial Santa of promoting greed, endorsing liquor and sex, and urge telling children the truth despite contemporary philosophy. The letter defends biblical gift imagery.
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Dr. Crane
Santa
Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
Christmas Letter Praises Christ and Community Help
A reader thanks God for Jesus birth and emphasizes following His example to help others and seek truth. The editor invites more letters under 350 words with name and address for potential publication.
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Jesus
Bethlehem
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