25 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1971
Page
1
Saturday column urges readers to give a centless present by choosing a positive, cooperative attitude. The piece argues enthusiasm and helpful conduct improve family and community life, predicting benefits for giver and receiver and envisioning 1972 as a year shaped by constructive behavior.
Milwaukee Jewish businessman Albert Rosen 53 volunteers to substitute for Christian workers on Christmas night. His 1970 act drew national attention with a presidential letter of commendation. A 300 member Milwaukee Jewish group joined to fill roles, though some jobs prove too technical. He aims to make the gesture routine and says the program will feature 1930s and 1940s music.
In Saigon the Hanoi government dismissed hope for Christmas freedom of American POWs while cease fires in South Vietnam and allied areas remained fragile. U.S. raids continued in Laos and Cambodia, with major bombings and reported Viet Cong violations.
Fifty Lawrence children from 29 needy families were surprised by a costumed "Saul Santa" Raymond Marshall and four helpers delivering toys and candy. Gifts came from Penn House friends who also aided elderly residents with food baskets distributed Friday afternoon.
Hollywood AP reports British model Twiggy, age 22, rises to stardom after her first film The Boy Friend. She credits manager Justin de Ville neuve for discovering her and shaping her career, while preferring tea parties over wild parties and aiming for romantic, nonviolent films.
Lt. William L. Calley Jr., the sole My Lai massacre defendant convicted, spends Christmas at Fort Benning in 10th month of confinement. Spokesman says he will cook his own meals, including a turkey, as usual while awaiting appeals. Latimer confirms plans to call him on Christmas Day.
A long list includes Davis Wilson Jr. born 1940 in Ohio and many residents such as Arden Booth 2518 Ala, Wang Kan 1800 Engel Rd, Wendy Stark DeSoto, Gladys Kasson Rt. 1, Phyllis Crenshaw 941 La, Wanda Hazelwood and babies Baldwin, Martha Owen and baby Baldwin, Janet Crice 3610 W Seventh, Tony Oxley Sunflower, Charles Andrews Perry, Nancy Davis 1523 Davis Rd, Yvonne Frazier 400 Ala, Benjamin Schloetzer 839 NY, with music from the Reuter pipe organ and Rumsey Funeral Home 848-a111.
New York Mayor John V. Lindsay is poised to announce a Democratic presidential bid next week. Reports claim a Tuesday Miami declaration and entry into the March 14 Florida primary, with Wisconsin and Milwaukee stops planned. Lindsay's aides and press secretary declined to confirm details.
State Treasurer Leo Winters withdrew 1.62 million dollars in certificates of deposit Friday from Norman's American Exchange Bank and Trust Co. led by Jack Black. The dispute stems from past tensions over bank charters and an OU faculty influence investigation.
Paris AP notes Maurice Chevalier, 83, remains in unchanged condition at Necker Hospital. He is treated for a critical kidney condition and will be offered a Christmas dinner of creamed chicken and fruit salad.
Intermittent sunshine expected in Northeast Kansas with afternoon highs near 45 to 50. Little precipitation anticipated today and Sunday, with a slight chance of rain or snow next week. Official readings report yesterday high 46 low 31. today’s morning low 34. record high 68 in 1922 and low 3 in 1924. Sunrise 7:39 a.m. Sunset 5:05 p.m.
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