Christmas Decorations Lose Warmth in Modern Era
A columnist laments modern Christmas decor replacing traditional evergreen trees with cold, abstract mobiles and metallic fashions. The piece argues warmth and meaning fade as inventive embellishments replace classic pine cones, bows, and red ribbons, warning that the holiday spirit and true meaning may be eroded if this trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Buchenwald
Salvador Dali
America
St. Patrick's
Dark Glasses In Politics Endorsement Sparks Rift
Washington report notes Rep. Francis Walter endorses Gov. Averell Harriman despite feud over the McCarran Walter Act. Harriman criticizes immigration policy while Walter, a veteran on the Un American Activities Committee, backs liberalization but remains at odds with Harriman on the law. Both are Democrats with divergent stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis Walter
D.-Pa
New York
Averell Harriman
Walter
Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
McCarran-Walter
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Truman
Big City
Albany
House Un-American Activities Committee
Radio and TV Guide Listings December Weekend Schedule
Radio and TV programs across WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and more list Saturday and Sunday schedules with news, music, and film, including Indiana State game coverage and multiple hour blocks for shows like Meet the Press, Perry Como, and The Ed Sullivan Show. Programs feature numerous local and national broadcasts with channel references and time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WDAF
KMBC
Wren Kfku
Ahureh Lutleun
Monitor 4Wu
Wren—Tenjo
Moniter
WREN
KMAU
KMNC
Newa
Nietit Country
WDA Monitor
Indiana
WDAFK
Grant Glegpry
KMBCU
KMHC
Monittor
WDAR
K.C. Mour
Burke Wren
Ohaws
KMUC
Hour of Deciston
Wdak—Newa
Wb8o
Clasaic
WRREN
Nevival Tine
Captain Hartz
Winky Dink & You
Kansas City
U.S.A
Tae Chanakah
Cowtown
Ase
March of Medicine
Oo Parada
Hall of Fane
Haris
Paul Winchell
Jerry Mahoney
Roy Dean
Tom Harmon
Lasate
Jimmy Liegd
Television Playhouse
General Electric Theatre
Chance of Lifetime
Tax policy and spending tensions in campaign year
A Washington planning scene shows advisers urging delayed federal tax cuts while pitches for higher spending persist. Averell Harriman is cited among those who advocate broadly while inflation is tied to prosperity in campaign rhetoric. State funds are leaned on to sustain the next budget, as critics call for trimming spending to match receipts. The London Daily Herald laments peace boasting amid global tension, and charitable tree-seekers are recalled in a seasonal aside.
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Democratic National Committee
Harriman
Eisenhower
Ono
Turkman
Genoa
America
Edward J. Corsi
State Department
New York State Committee On
Corsi
Walter
Averell Harriman
Standardized license plates coast to coast in sight
A Washington attorney seeks 200000 in damages from the Federal Government over a missing file in his tax matter. Kansas highway department will spend 58558.25 next year on safety beads to mark center lines, aiming to boost night visibility and safety on paved roads. Bertha Shore notes a local surname tale while a woman wonders where her children are tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Washington
James J. Laughlin
Sam
Revenue Department
The
Treasury
Pract Tribune
Kansas Highway Department
Highway Department
Kansas
Bible Verse: Knowledge Puffeth Up, Charity Evifieth
A brief verse note echoes scripture from Corinthians. It contrasts knowledge with charity, highlighting humility and compassion as superior virtues. The line reads Knowledge puffeth up but charity edifieth, underscoring moral guidance for readers.
Opposites and riches in marriage and life
A collage of quotes on marriage, wealth, and psychology contrasts cunning adages with President Eisenhower praising resolve. The snippets touch on expectations, luck in football pools, and the belief that collective national spirit can sustain progress toward peace without defeat.
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Eisenhower
Quiz Questions On Luck Wishbone Awards Radio History
A set of trivia Qs covers the lucky wishbone superstition dating to ancient times, the first radio broadcast of presidential election returns in 1920 by KDKA, quarter-sawing lumber, Gatun Lake's creation for the Panama Canal, the monetary system term, and Patagonia as a South American territory divided between Chile and Argentina after 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
KDKA
Gatun Lake
Panama Canal
Chagres River
Panama
Paneama Canal
Patagonia
South America
Chile
Argentina
New Books at Free Public Library Lawrence List
The Lawrence Free Public Library displays new books with several notable titles including My Life for My Sheep by Alfred Duggan and Booker T. Washington by Shirley Graham. Other listed works cover archaeology Dead Sea Scrolls translations The Wife of Reedward Kinting on Kipling and various fiction titles by O Hara Prokosch Davis Wells and Yordan.
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Lawrence Free Public Library
Dead Sea
Alfred Duggan
Thomas A Becket
Canterbury
Booker T. Washington
Shirley Graham
Moses
Neeple
Nornt
Millar Burrows
Biblcal
Reedward Kinting
Charles FE. Carrington
England
Kipling
Thomas Hardy
America
Washington
Teddy Roosevelt
Grover-Greveland
John Wheelock Freeman
Great Britain
Italy
France
Germany
Spain
United States
Edwon Way Teale
Old Home Town items reflect locals' moves and weddings
A 6 year segment lists Robert Busby’s promotion to technical sergeant at Bator Rouge and ROTC teaching, Lt. Don Carlos returning to Everett after leave, ballet plans for Mrs. Elmer F. Beth and Lois in Kansas City, and engagements and marriages including Virginia Walters to Lt. James Hendon and Capt. James D. Waugh wedding details.
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Robert Busby
Bator Rouge
Louisiana University
Don Carlos
Everett
Wash
Don F. Carlos
Devosa
Elmer F. Beth
Lois
Kansas City
Majora-Rolin Ballet
Music Hall
Ora
John. C. Jenkins
A. F. Ochse
Quivira Club
Colonial Tea Room
J. E. Hoopes
J.R. Topping
B. P. Deichert
George Atkeson
J. N. Carman
John Todd
Vinland High School
Dickinson
Clase
Almina Laughlin
Alberta Reusch
Mildred Smith
Delbert Paasch
Olaf Eckman
Gene Rood
Howard Cooper
Marjoriey Ericsson
Evelyn Sw
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Emitius
Lawrence
Canta
Fist
Douglas
Utslée Douginc
Initi ‘Sar
Stone
Iefost
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Peter Edson
Aga Washington Correspondent
Geiow
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Kmbl- TV
Kcmo TV
Bowlin
Melon
Lucy
Annie Oakley
Roy Rogers
Seltlers of Fortune
Perry Como
Siage
Wrence Welk
George Gobel
Gunamoker
Pamon Runyon ‘Theatre
Mrs. North
Alfre Ehltchcock
Ted Mack
Loretta Young
Arix Precinct
Paul and
Mary Ford
I Bore
Barry Moore
Heauty
Arthur Godfrey
Stelkett Rich
Kitchen Klub
Robert Q. Lewis
Story Theatre
Hob Crosby
Mr. Sweeney
Winky Lee
Marty Show
Kante Claus
Rulekskin
Billy Smth Hashhey Mouse Club
Three Star News
Newn
Martin
Oai and
Allen
Rowen Montgomery Theatre
Brida
Séaieay Horizons
Studio One
Ethel and Albert
Hollywood Playhouse
Borton Blackie
London Daily Herald
Tola
District of Columbia
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Tennessee
Bertha Shore
Free Public Library
Anne Sullivan Macy
Helen Keller
Anne Sullivan
Marissa—Mari Sandoz
Nebraska
Trans- Missouri
North Frederick
John O'Hara
Globsville
Pennsylvania
Frederick Prokosch
Beatrice Cenci
Mr. Prokosch
Mildred Davis
Ellrey Queen
Ellery Queen
Stanley Ellin
Mystery Writers of America
Men of the Wear
Philip Yordan
Mr. Yordan
Lee Wells
Old Home Town
Oak Ridge Literary Met
Robinson School
Cleo Adams
Howard Williams
Glen Adams
Milford Miller
Victor Adams
Miss Scoggin
Milton Hall
Marjorie
Opal Merrifield
Charlie Wise
Joan Morgan
John Strong
Edna
Andrew
Effie Fetty
Mabel Hammig
Ollie Stewart
Edna McGinnis
Hattie Dolan
Lois Curd
Mabel Rothwell
John Morgan
Vam
Capt
Evang
Evereit McCarly
Howdy Goody
Red Skelton
Bell
Hoch Auditorium
Roy Hamlin Johnson
Schwinn
Columbia
Wilson's Supply & Service
Bel Snes
Phoes Vi
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