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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1962
Page
5
Chicago reports that Christmas meals vary worldwide. English households favor roast beef, Swedes prefer smorgasbord, and Americans note roast turkey is not universal. In Poland Norway France sausages and pork dishes topholiday tables.
In Cincinnati a local potato chip maker markets the brand Mr Chips with the slogan Good buy Mr Chips. The lighthearted line draws attention to the product and reflects regional advertising humor.
Countries differ on when gifts are given with Great Britain, Canada and the United States focusing on Christmas Day. St Nicholas Day December 6 is key in Germany France and the Netherlands. Little Christmas January 6 is celebrated with gifts in Italy Spain Mexico and Latin America.
The federal government sells thousands of Christmas trees from national forests to groups and individuals each year. Trees come from Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota with a price of one dollar each. Individuals may cut one tree per visit while firms bid and cut under Forest Service supervision.
New York advice suggests using latex pads or clear foam rubber to protect polished tables during holiday entertaining. Home economists claim dipping stems in insulation or coating keeps wax from melting and prevents leaves and berries from shriveling while reducing tablecloth clatter. The Society of Americans and Italian Florists are cited for guidance on keeping serving leaves smooth and dry.
The Justice Department named Leon Jaworski of Houston to handle the criminal contempt case against Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson Jr. He will serve as special U S counsel while several DOJ officials might appear as witnesses. Jaworski, 57, is a Baylor and George Washington alumnus and WWII war crimes prosecutor with a long record in Texas legal circles.
Patagonia Arizona volunteer firefighters traced a buzzing under the floor to a large rattlesnake. They investigated after weeks of hearing the sound and removed the snake from the firehouse.
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