Clement Clarke Moore and the Night Before Christmas
A look at Clement Clarke Moore creator of A Visit to St Nicholas known as The Night Before Christmas, its 1822 origin on Christmas Eve, his private hesitation about authorship, posthumous fame, and Chelsea New York ties including St Peter's Church, Elmhurst and Trinity Cemetery traditions.
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Clement Clarke Moore
St. Nicholas
Moore
Episcopal
General Theological Seminary
9Th Avenue
22Nd
23Rd Streets
Manhattan
Chelsea
New York
Catharine Taylor Moore
Trinity Parish
Chimas
Sarah Harriet Butler
Moores
David Butler
Troy
N. Y
Prof. Moore
William Sharp
Dr. Moore
Social
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Elmhurst
L. I
Upper Trinity Cemetery
155Th Street
Broadway
Dasher
Dancer
Comet
Cupid
Joan Leslie Sues Nero Pictures Over Contract Dispute
Actress Joan Leslie sues Nero Pictures Inc for 167000 in damages over a contract for services. Nero Pictures counterclaims 2500 paid toward the deal. Leslie admits receiving 2500 and keeping it, seeks 47400 more, plus 120000 in damages for unkept promises. She says Nero repudiated an agreement for 50000 for twelve weeks of work.
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Los Angeles
Joan Leslie
Nero Pictures, Inc
Nero
Christmas Day Observed With Closures and Generosity
State offices shut for the holiday as Christmas celebrations unfold with family gatherings and church services. Private businesses close after a busy shopping season likely to set spending records. Merchants report depleted shelves, many stores stay closed Thursday, and fund campaigns bring gifts to children in need. Inmates receive special dinners and officials release prisoners as part of observed customs.
Talmadge's Son Possible Governor. Arnall Considers Term
The Georgia legislature can elect Hermann Talmadge to a four year term after his father’s death. Arnall says he may retain office under the constitution but won’t stay on a technicality. Lieutenant Gov sworn Jan 14. Thompson expects to become governor next month.
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Arnal
Hermann Talmadge
Eugene
Talmadge
Arnall
Thompson
Winsome Suitor Alan Young Stars in Margie on WLW
Alan Young plays a bewildered suitor in Margie and brightens WLW NBC airwaves Fridays at 8 30 p m EST. The piece mentions the organ pipe cactus nicknamed for its branch shape and notes on new alloy coatings of steel and zinc.
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Christopher “Lynch
America
Howard Barlow
Wlwnbc
Alan Young
Margie
Alan
WLW
NBC Airways
France moves toward permanent government amid wartime budget vote
From 10 to 10 30 p m tonight the national assembly met in continuous session to finish voting a temporary budget. The report notes heavy economies to curb inflation and prevent economic ruin as France edges toward a president and a permanent government amid war-necessitated reconstruction.
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France
National Assembly
Law
Archdeacon's
WMMN
Fairmont
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CTO
Ana Mamma
St. Nick
Arteay N
Chelsea Section
New York City
Joan Lesie Sues Studio
Emerald Islander
Ers
Weather Bureau
Netherlands East Indies
Yenan
Ching
Fort Pitt Shoe Store
Frank R. Morgan
Tome
Te Tors
Evans Furniture Store
Clarksburg Finance Co
Merry Christmas
Kozy Nook Restaurant
Seeakonay
Father
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