Army Chaplains Plan Worldwide Christmas Services
Army chaplains worldwide organize Christmas observances for American troops from Korea to Alaska Europe and the United States. They plan church services, Christmas concerts, gift drives for the needy and programs for orphans with candlelight services and midnight Mass. Chaplain Herman H Heuer notes these efforts aim to bring home community spirit to soldiers abroad.
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Korea
Alaska
Europe
United States
Herman H. Heuer
Washington, D. C
Hawaii
38Th Parallel
Panama
Japan
Germany
Seasonal weather raises flu risk in swine herds
Warm days and cold nights favor flu development in swine. Farmers are advised to protect animals from the elements to reduce illness risk.
U S Soldiers to Receive Traditional Christmas Turkey Feast
The Army plans a large scale Christmas dinner for soldiers worldwide with turkey the centerpiece. In Korea front lines will get hot meals via insulated containers or mobile kitchens while U S troops at home enjoy a full menu including turkey, stuffing, vegetables, salads, desserts and coffee. The Pacific theater shipments include 2 518 986 pounds of turkey and substantial supplies of candy nuts cranberry sauce mincemeat fruit cake.
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Korea
United States
Pacific Area
San Francisco
Saint Nicholas Saint Claus Faces Dim Christmas In Russia
A reflection on Santa Claus as patron saint of Russia amid dim prospects for a Merry Christmas behind the Iron Curtain. The piece notes Santa’s enduring presence despite political barriers and the prophetlike reception in his homeland.
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Santa Claus
Iron Curtain
Nicholas
Russia
Waring and Como Donate One Little Candle Recordings
Fred Waring and Perry Como donate their recordings of One Little Candle to the 1952 Christmas Seal Sale, supporting the fundraising effort. The musicians are among high profile contributors backing the charity drive.
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Fred Waring
Perry Como
Christmas Is The Season Of Light And Family Remembrance
The piece reflects Christmas as a bright tree with lights and gifts, a beam of joy in children, tears and pride in parents, memories with grandparents, and the religious heart of Bethlehem. It celebrates hymns, candlelight, carols, goodwill, and community bonds at home and church.
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Bethlehem
Sis
Christmas In Colonial Fredericksburg Appears In December
David Walter recalls Fredericksburg’s early settlers and their Christmas memories from the mid 1800s. The piece recounts hardships after arrival, cholera in 1849, gradual hope, and modest gifts and decorations that eased sorrow as the community rebuilt.
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Fredericksburg
America Germany Exchange Christmas Gifts for Orphans
Germany donated ten tons of toys to German and American orphans while the U S Quartermaster Association sent food and clothing to German orphans. The effort marks German manufacturers first-time involvement, with distribution across Protestant Catholic and Jewish orphanages in both nations.
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Germany
United States
U. S. Quartermaster Association
Quartermaster Association
U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps
German Industry Association
Texans Receive Over Million Christmas Seals This Year
The Texas Tuberculosis Association reports that more than 1,000,000 Texans received Christmas Seals by mail this year, signaling broad public support for TB prevention efforts.
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Texas Tuberculosis Association
Noel Preparations Began in Norway in Mid Year
Christmas preparations in Norway started six months before December 24. Every item for the season was made at home from food to clothing and shoes. Families wove cloth on hand looms and had new wardrobes, with cobblers, dressmakers, and tailors visiting.
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Norway
Coblers
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