Winter Bloom Sparks Christmas Legend From Glastonbury
GLASTONBURY AD recounts the tale of the Glastonbury Thorn, said to sprout from Joseph of Arimathaea’s hawthorn staff. Legend asserts he came to Britain in 60 A.D., planted a church at Glastonbury, and the tree blooms both in May and at Christmas in honor of his role in bringing Christianity to Britain. The piece also notes the 40-hour workweek as standard in the United States and New Zealand.
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New Zealand
Christmas Crossword Clue List with Mixed Definitions
A compact set of Christmas themed crossword clues featuring headings Across and Down. The puzzle includes wordplay on visitors, holiday items, and festive terms with hints like river Seine and Malt drink.
U.S. Open to Keeping Atlantic Weather Ships if Costs Cut
Washington said it would continue cooperation on a 15 nation weather ship system in the north Atlantic to aid commercial aviation, provided the United States pays less. The U.S. had planned withdrawal from the 14 ships it helps fund at about 13 million dollars annually.
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Washington
United States
North Atlantic
Manhole Cover Theft Puzzles Investigators
In Columbia a manhole cover was stolen Monday from a construction shack. The contractor valued the cover at $19 and police seek leads to identify the thief responsible.
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Columbia
Safety Missed Oklahoma City Injury Incident
Mrs. Rose McKinley, 30, was injured when a 40 pound box bounced from a fast truck. Officer W A Williams said the box, delivered by a visiting firm to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, contained manuals on safe driving.
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Oklahoma City
Rose McKinley
W. A. Williams
Oklahoma Hghway Patrol
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