Peace Talks in Korea and Global Affairs Update
Scanning the week’s news reports progress and hurdles in Peace talks in Korea with five key points debated and a possible prisoner exchange. A gambling crackdown targets 2,575 bookies and number operators under new federal tax law. Europe’s disarmament talks show little accord as A weapons stockpiles rise. Dr Alvin Graves credits atomic energy work for averting broader war. Caudle bribery allegations test administration and 1952 election prospects. Charles E Wilson warns against prolonged foreign aid, urging focus on domestic policy.
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United Nations
Korea
U.N
North Korea
Reds
Joint Armistice Commission
U.N. Command
Internal Revenue Bureau
States
Europe
Alvin C. Graves
Atomic Energy Commission
U. S
Dr. Graves
United States
Educational Toys Rise In U S Toy Trade Details
The piece notes educational toys as the fastest growing segment of the $800 million U S toy market with sales up over the prior year. Hardwood educational toys target children six months to six years, teaching color recognition motor skills and basics in mechanics math spelling and reading as records keep falling, while Rigter's doll remains the top favorite for all children.
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Educational Toys
U.S
Rigter
Language of Christmas Around the World Quiz
A playful prompt asks which country uses certain greetings during Christmas. It mentions Bolivia Poland and references various languages and regions in a garbled style, inviting readers to identify the correct language pairings on a sleigh ride around the world.
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Santa
Platoon System Hides Grid Greats
A veteran critic reflects on old time football legends versus modern concerns. He contrasts names like Coy Mahan Grange with current recruiting scandals and bowl money. He recalls Amos Alonzo Stagg and past officiating quirks, arguing football now risks financial excess and lost stars.
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New York
Ted Coy
Eddie Mahan
Red Grange
Ed Weir
Nebraska
Dick Kabmaier
Larry Isbell
Vito Parilli
Hank Lanticella
Rockne
Haughton
Warner
Yost
Zuppke
Stagg
McGugin
Alexander
Tad Jones
Roper
Sutherland
Andy Smith
Heisman
Miss Santa Claus Delivers Mail From Greenland Letters
Miss Gerda Stauning, 26, of the Copenhagen Greenland Colonial Administration, handles letters sent to Santa. Last year she received about 800 messages in one day from the United States and other nations requesting toys. Some children asked for a chocolate elephant and bibles, while Greenland pictures were sent to reassure hopeful senders as Santa remains very busy.
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Santa Claus
North Pole
Greenland
Santa
Gerda Stauning
Copenhagen
Greenland Colonial Administration
United States
The Hawthorn in Christmas Lore and Britain’s First Church
The Hawthorn is linked to Christmas lore as a thorn bush that grows into a tree in Glastonbury. Legend ties Joseph of Arimathea to Britain around 70 A.D. He reportedly planted a staff on Wyrralhill that became a tree blooming at Christmas. An old rhyme describes the staff growing into a blossoming tree, with blooms at Christmas and best at midnight.
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Joseph of
Arimathea
Britain
Glastonbury
Wyrralhill
Practical Clothes With Easy to Sew Patterns
Practical Clothes With Easy to Sew Patterns describes pattern No 8526 in sizes 1 2 3 4 5 6 years with an overall short sleeve jacket and required yardage. It notes a scissors holder accessory to fit inside a sewing machine drawer for easy, removable storage.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Adams St
Chicago
Christmas Gift Suggestions for Smokers
It Isn t Too Late offers two easy gift ideas for smokers. For cigarette lovers, a carton of Camel cigarettes in a Christmas carton with a space for a personal greeting. For pipe or roll-your-own fans, a one pound tin of Prince Albert in a festive box with a built in Christmas card message.
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America
Prince Albert
Adv
Youngsters Need Not Costly Toys This Yule
Do not buy expensive toys for young members of the clan. A broom stick horse will delight any child. Craft the head from a sock padded with cotton and tied to a three foot broom handle, with yarn eyes mouth and ears.
Christmas 1951 Tense Struggle of Two Worlds
Christmas 1951 opens with a hopeful greeting as the world wishes happiness to all. The piece notes a global tension, describing a clash between democracy and communism and how the season persists despite political strain.
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