Washington's Crossing and Trenton Victory Amid Early War Despair
The piece recounts Washington's perilous 1776 retreat through New Jersey and the Christmas crossing to Trenton, where 2400 troops surprised Hessians, secured a crucial victory, and spurred a broader American revival. It highlights the morale collapse, strategic gambles, and the role of leaders like Monroe and Fischer, with reflections on resilience.
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America
Ron Chernow
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New Jersey Palisades
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Hudson
Pennsylvania
Delaware River
David Hackett Fischer
Delaware
Trenton
George Trevelyan
Princeton
Benjamin Rush
A Christmas memory that grew brighter after a lie
In 1972 a boy learns Santa is a fraud after peeking in the attic. Yet Christmas grows more meaningful each year as his parents’ love and the family’s traditions endure. Now in their 70s the parents remain cheerful, and the holiday remains a simple celebration of love and security.
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Mitch Miller
Bing Crosby
Santa
Betty
Thad
Is There a Santa Claus A Christmas Classic Emerges Here
Eight year old Virginia asks if Santa exists and The Sun editor Francis Church responds with a famous unsigned editorial. The piece argues belief rests on faith, imagination, and love, asserting Santa Claus endures beyond sight. It defends childlike faith and highlights enduring wonder.
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Virginia O’hanlon
New York
Sun
Francis Pharcellus Church
Santa Claus
Virginia
Salvation Army funds face cuts if goal not met
Salvation Army Community Center Director Robert DeLeon says daily prayers and a missed fundraising goal could force program cuts and denial of services. The article notes ongoing efforts to raise funds in today’s edition.
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Salvation Army Community Center
Robert DeLeon
Today’s Edition
Salvation Army
Letters Policy for The Telegram editor letters rules
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone for confirmation before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. General thank you letters are encouraged. Address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 and visit www gctelegram com online.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
Civil Air Patrol needs you in Great Plains Bison Squadron
Public letter from Doris A. Duke and Lt Col Sam Gardner inviting adults over 21 to join CAP cadet and aviation programs in Garden City area. Highlights include search and rescue training, aerospace education, disaster relief, encampments, public speaking, first aid, CPR, physical fitness, and collaboration with FEMA, Red Cross, and Border Protection. Contact details provided for Lt Col Sam Gardner and Maj Robert Moore.
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FEMA
Civil Air Patrol
Bureau of Customs and Border Protections
Midwest
Cal Fitness
Great Plains Bison Squadron
Garden City
Sam Gardner
Maj
Robert Moore
Finney County United Way Corrects Mailing Address
In a Dec 17 letter to the editor Finney County United Way apologizes for listing an incorrect mailing address. The correct address is P.O. Box 1268. Consuelo Sandoval, executive director, notes thanks for donor support and asks continued contributions.
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United Way
P.O. Box
Consuelo Sandoval
Garden City
Sandoval
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Finney County United Way
Cartoon Syndicate Contact for Distribution
Email Tom Purcell at Purcell caglecartoons.com. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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Tom Purcell
Purcell
Caglecartoons.com
Cagle Cartoons Inc
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