Williamsburg Christmas recalls 18th century life at cost of modern gloss
Williamsburg stages a two week Christmas scene echoing George Washington and Patrick Henry with carols, feasts, and candlelit streets. The restoration, funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr., showcases 18th century dining and daily life amid modern amenities, offering history with lavish spectacle.
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J. W. Davis
Williamsburg
Santa Claus
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Beaverly M. Bowie
National Geographic
Virginia
Cos
King’s Arms
Christiana Campbell
England
Westphalia
Radio Station Schedule Reads Enemy Alert Times
Radio stations list broadcast hours from 4:55 A.M. to Midnight with sunrise sunset windows and emergency adjustments. Mentions WIMW AM 730 WJOF FM 104.3 MC and reference to enemy attack case times.
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Romney a restless advocate driving Michigan bid for governor
George Romney built a long career from selling light globes to leading Michigan politics. The 1954 race made him governor hopeful after defeating Democrat John Swainson by about 80 thousand votes out of 2.8 million. He blends business energy with public service while avoiding fixed ideological labels.
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Nsing, Mich
George Romney
Michigan
John Swainson
Lansing
Romney
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
William Warren Scranton
Pennsylvania
George Wilcken Romney
Mary Martin Keeps Old Fashioned Star Image
Mary Martin remains an old fashioned actress and star. Despite a dozen TV appearances in 11 years, each has been a major event. She flew to California on Thanksgiving to spend a full month taping a Bing Crosby Christmas Eve special for ABC.
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