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Garden City Telegram in Garden City, Kansas

24 Dec 1973

Page 10

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Garden City Telegram

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Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1973

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10

Babbs Switch Fire Tragedy Echoes in Oklahoma History

Oklahoma story recounts the Babbs Switch School fire of Christmas Eve 1924 in which 36 people died and 22 were injured. Don Bolding dressed as Santa distributed gifts as a dry cedar tree with real candles ignited, trapping students and community members inside. Fire and cold hampered responses as bodies and memories shaped state and national customs.

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Dayton Blair Hobart Okla Babbs Switch School Oklahoma Florence Terry Hill Santa Claus Don Bolding Bolding
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Beef Supply Up And Price Down

ANCA President John Trotman says beef supply is rising while prices fall amid energy shortages. He cites December 1972 round steak at 1.46 and August freeze at 1.88, with recent specials as low as 1.17 in Chicago, noting prices may rise as supply tightens.

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Denver American National Cattlamen's Association ANCA John Trotman Trotman National Livestock and Meat Board Chicago
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Fire tragedy at Bathbs Surteh School in 1973 ruins

Report mentions a fatal blaze at Bathbs Surteh School with victims including Boiding. A memorial service closed with prayers and prophetic reflections on loss. The scene described features burned debris and measures like water-filled tree bases and spray treatments to prevent future fires.

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