Enrolled in Bethlehem Birth of Christ
Luke recounts decree by Caesar Augustus prompting Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem for enrollment. Mary gives birth to Jesus in a manger as shepherds witness angels proclaim good news of a Savior, Christ the Lord, with heavenly hosts praising God.
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Caesar Augustus
Quirinius
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
Christ the Lord
The Distaff Side Christmas Greeting 1969
A nostalgic Christmas note from a newspaper staffer celebrates the season’s simple acts. It thanks patrons, friends, and readers across the community for their kindness, humor, and shared holiday spirit in 1969.
Santa Claus and modern sleighs spark holiday humor
The piece riffs on Santa using a sleigh versus a reindeer motor and quips about Kris Kringle’s image and weight, noting today’s youth may doubt Santa but enjoy his pipe‑type costume. The lighthearted mockery centers on aging traditions meeting new fashions.
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Harold Coffin
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Garden City Telegram Subscriptions and Rates Note
Local and area college students pay 8.00 for a 9 month school year. Telegram motor carrier service may require daily delivery by mail with carrier rates applying.
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Telegram Publishing Company
Garden City
Kansas
Local and Area College
Telegram Motor
Ldeal
War Clouds Darken Birth Date of Prince of Peace
Jack Anderson surveys global tensions from Washington. Nixon pledges to end the Vietnam War via two tracks: negotiations and Vietnamization, while Kissinger warns of Hanoi tactics. Salt Talks show Soviet cooperation, and Middle East risks rise as Arabs and Israelis edge toward conflict. North Korea tensions loom with potential incursions. border arms talk with China and Russia show defensive postures amid broader strategic bargaining.
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Washington
Vietnam
White House
Nixon
Paris
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Hanoi
U.S
Middle East
Israel
GOP
United Nations
John Birch Society
China
Russia
Moon Scientists Want to Blow Up Moon Says Buchwald
Art Buchwald delivers a satirical column imagining scientists proposing escalating moon destruction ideas from atomic blasts to smashing the moon into pieces and shipping debris toward Earth. The piece mocks grandiose experiments and concerns about contaminating other worlds while lampooning scientific hubris.
Controversial F111 Grounded After Nevada Crash
The Air Force grounded its 223 F111 swing wing jets after a training crash at Nellis Air Force Base killed Lt. Col. Thomas Mack and Maj. James Anthony. The decision follows the fifth grounding in under two years as investigators seek the cause of the $8 million aircraft loss.
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Washington
Nevada
Air Force
Thomas J. Mack
James L. Anthony
Mak
Viola, T
Anthony
Big Spring
Tex
Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Nev
Navy
Time Runs Out on Three Tax and Gift Matters
New York AP report notes last minute rush for year end tax moves and a Christmas gift issue. Investors must sell worst performers by Dec 31 for deductions, and gains require five day clearance. self employed can shelter 10 percent of net income up to 2500 via Keogh pensions. final warning about handling a spouse Christmas gift before deadlines.
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John Cunnif
New York
Keough
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer and Related Clues
Puzzle by Eugene Sheffer with clues spanning 11 Miniater te 16 Audi tory do Inj Injures and other items. Includes references to grace high note dear fresher and various cryptic hints. The text lists several archaic spellings and abbreviations, plus a line about today’s equip and decor.
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Grace
John
U.S. State
Remembering Christmas and the gift of Jesus
Orval Ferris recalls a Brazil mission Christmas where a poor boy asks to give Jesus a present and learns that Christmas means offering love and personal commitment. The piece urges readers to give their life to God first, then gifts to others, and to honor the birth of Jesus rather than the material aspects of Christmas.
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Christ
Brazil
Jesus
Baby Jesus
God
Orval Ferris
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Tiffany’s
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Cat Placement Bureau
Goodie Exchange
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Garden City Telegram
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le Roy Allman
John Fraizer
Jack Anderson
Prince of Peace
Kremlin
United States
Kim 1l Sung
North Korea
Pueblo
Kim 1 Sung
Demilitarized Zone
South
Korea
Art Buchwald
Moon
Gary Latham
Earth
Heitel
Professor Runkle
Carlsbad
Santa Barbara
Calif
Business Mirror
Christman
Eugene Sheffer
TIA
Cryptoquies
Wmet-Hlfoyt Bevouth
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