Christmas spirit 1975 and the bicentennial gifts
The piece reflects on 1975 Christmas celebrations in U S cities and recalls the Dec 18 1975 tree lighting in Washington D C by President Ford. It contrasts colonial Christmas hardships with modern abundance and urges lasting goodwill through larger gifts of time and involvement beyond mere material presents.
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U.S.A
Washington, D.C
Ford
Boston
Massachusetts
Virginia
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Christmas Pageant of Peace, Inc
Doctor outlines arthritis treatment goals and limits
University of Iowa rheumatologist Dr. Alexander Carney discusses the incurable nature of most arthritic diseases while stressing relief is possible. He warns against quack cures and notes treatments range from aspirin to gold therapy and dietary regulation, tailored to each patient and revisable as condition changes. He believes cure remains a future goal.
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University of Iowa
Alexander Carney
Carney
Jim Murphy
University of Iowa News Service
Christmas Cheer From a Le Mars Mayor
A holiday letter from Alvin Pochop, Le Mars, Iowa, to Santa Claus lists wished-for gifts and reflections on Christmas. He jokes about local issues and thanks relatives and neighbors for visits, cards, and farm help during a hospital stay.
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Alvin Pochop
Teachers barred from holiday unemployment payments in Iowa
Iowa employment security commission says teachers on Christmas break are not unemployed and thus not eligible for unemployment insurance. State officials opposed a federal stance that allowed such payments, citing continuing contracts and four week school months. The issue followed discussions with Gov. Ray on December 22, 1975.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Sioux City
Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Commission
Gov. Ray
U.S. Department of Labor
A Not So Merry Xmas Loneliness and Suicidal Thoughts Highlight Season
The piece reflects seasonal sadness, noting many feel blue away from home and mourning losses. It warns about heightened suicide risk discussed by psychologists on educational radio, urging closeness with loved ones and mindful spending during the holidays.
Christmas Reflections and Local Land Transfers
A reflective note on Christmas loneliness contrasts with Iowa Governor Robert Ray's hospitality. The piece then lists several real estate transfers in Le Mars, Akron, and surrounding areas, detailing grantor, grantee, property descriptions, and nominal sums.
Doc Hentges 95 former baseball player dies in Colorado
Theodore Frank Hentges of Canon City Colorado aged 95 a Le Mars native and longtime youth athletics advocate died December 17 1975 at St Thomas More hospital He was a Spanish American War and World War I veteran and helped organize youth baseball and softball in Canon City His field at Canon City junior high was named Doc Hentges field He survived by wife Gertrude George two daughters Sister Joan Hentges and Jean Greenywood a brother Mike Hentges three grandchildren and other relatives Burial December 22 at Lakeside cemetery with military honors by World War I veterans and Canon City High School ROTC cadets Donations preferred to the American Legion athletic fund.
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Theodore Frank
Doc) Hentges
Canon City
Colo
le Mars
St. Thomas More Hospital
M. E. Hentges
Hentges
Richard Hentges
Los Angeles
Colorado
Mr. Hentges
Worthington
Iowa
Peter
Anna Ament Hentges
Billy Coach
Harry Gasper
Canon City Junior High School
Doc Hentges
St. Michael Catholic Church
Ronald Roche
O.S.B
Lakeside Cemetery
World War 1 Veterans
American Legion
Canon City High School
American Legion Athletic Fund
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