Christmas Around the World 1963
The AP surveys Christmas customs globally from Japan to Ghana and Brazil, noting commercial in Japan, shift to Santa in Italy, Father Frost in the Soviet Union, Cuba’s fiestas, British dinners, Germany gift trends, Ghana street dancing, and historical ties to Confucian kowtow for emissaries.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Christ
Ghana
Mandelbaum Gate
Jordan
Bethlehem
Church of the Nativity
Jesus
Brazil
Japan
Italy
Santa Claus
Befana
Soviet
Union
Father Frost
Russia
Detski Mir
Biggset Children’s
Snow Maiden
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Great Britain
Bank of England
West Germany
Duesseldorf
What’s Been Happening To President Johnson
James Marlow analyzes a changed Johnson after 1966 elections. He notes persistent questions of credibility and peace bids with U Thant amid Vietnam tension. The piece contrasts past achievements with current quiet leadership and a spent political path.
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Johnson
James Marlow
Washington
President Johnson
Congress
U Thant
United Nations
Vietnam
Texas
Elkmont Considers Expanding Water System
Elkmont Mayor Louis Morris says talks are underway to extend the town water system if a loan or grant is secured. Nearby residents northeast of town request service and lines would need extension. Morris has discussed options with Congressman Bob Jones while decision awaits funding.
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Elkmont
Louis Morris
Morris
Morris Crossroads
Bob Jones
Puzzle of months leaves uncertain future plan
Text reflects confusion over what the coming year holds and who will act, noting months have become a huge riddle with no clear direction or understanding of what lies ahead.
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Venturdo
Wilson Steam Plant Demolition Contract Awarded
Kaiser-Nelson Steel & Salvage Corp of Cleveland Ohio won the $130,500 bid to raze and remove equipment from TVA's Wilson Steam Plant at Muscle Shoals Alabama. The plant built in World War I era was TVA legacy and has not produced power for about a decade.
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TVA
Wilson
Muscle Shoals
Kaiser-Nelson Steel & Salvage Corp
Cleveland
Ohio
Wilson Dam
Kaiser-Nelson
Itera
Rees
Muscles Shoals Reservation
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