Lost in Toyland The Toy Boom Tops Christmas Shows
A nostalgic Christmas column notes the flood of toys from Mattel and others. Barbie Ken and the M 16 Marauder lead a diverse array including mini bikes G I Joe sets Captain Action space gear and even bizarre items like a Creepy People Maker. Kids seek portable color TV sets radios and a Boeing 707 but the spirit remains a grab bag of wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbie
Ken
Mattel
High Point
la Drang
Iron Triangle
Dak
Army
Ft. Jackson
G.I. Joe
Maddox
Matt Mason
Fink
Santa
Privacy in the modern American family
A humorous column from THIS 'n' THAT laments constant family intrusions during private moments. The narrator complains that in twenty first century homes four others crowd his bedroom and bathroom, contrasting with nostalgia for older separations and outdoor outhouses.
Ervin praised by Russell for NC growth and defense contracts
Senator Richard Russell lauded Senator Sam Ervin for advancing industrial growth in North Carolina and attracting federal facilities. Russell noted Ervin helped bring over 4.2 billion dollars in military contracts to the state and over 500 million in Defense payroll, while Ervin seeks re election amid a possible Sanford challenge.
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Washington
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
North Carolina
Russell
Sam Ervin
Ervin
Our Republic
Senate Armed Services Committee
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Defense Department
Central High NHS Induction Scheduled and Concert Benefit
Central High will induct new NHS seniors at an assembly on Wednesday led by current officers Alice Price Larry Wagner Gail Leonard and Barbara Alexander. A Thursday 730 p m band benefit concert will honor World War II music for the Bill Gentry Fund with tickets sold through band orchestra or chorus.
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National Honor Society
NHS
Alice Price
Larry Wagner
Gail Leonard
Barbara Alexander
Central
Bill Gentry
National ‘Forensic League
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Barbie. Ken
Don Follmer
Enterprise
Tiny Tim
Scrooge
Babylon
Chip Faircloth
Sen
Dean Pruette
T. Wingate Andrews High School
Glenda
JELLE
The
Advertising Council
International Newspaper Advertising Executives
Halley Stanley
Mrs. W. C. Stanley
Wesley
Halley
Farmers Dairy
Keogh
Wachovia
Trust Department
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
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