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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1981
Page
4
The piece contrasts world violence with the peacemaker message of Jesus Christ. It argues peace is possible through inner change and self transformation, urging readers to heed Christ's lesson regardless of personal beliefs. December 25 is celebrated for the birth of the peacemaker and his enduring influence.
The New York Sun reply to Virginia O Hanlon asserts Santa Claus exists as surely as love and generosity. Faith and imagination give life its highest beauty and joy, and the most real things are unseen. Believing in Santa sustains childhood and human hope beyond time.
A festive note salutes workers who mend bones, fight fires, enforce law, deliver news, preserve history, cook meals, and provide entertainment. It thanks hospital staff, fire crews, law enforcers, reporters, historians, chefs, and cinema workers for caring for others during the holidays.
A columnist lampoons Christmas excess and warns that drink driving worsens hangovers and endangers others. The piece quips about post holiday head pain and stomach upset, noting self harm from overindulgence and concluding the hurt will mostly be on the drinker.
Alan Poirier pursues an original column by interviewing Santa's chief elf. The elf explains elves feel overworked under Santa and plan to form a cooperative, while Poirier navigates odd miscommunications and a wary editorial team.
Mike Royko argues that Newsweek wrongly criticized Solidarity for pushing too hard for democratic elections. He contends Poland's movement represented a large share of the population and that U.S. observers should respect Poles deciding their path away from communist rule. He likens democratic demands to ordinary American voting freedoms.
A four year old blocks Santa scene at a department store, screaming at the sight of the bearded man. The mother reflects on child psychology and fear, while the narrator recalls a shopping trip ending with a wary gaze at the mall Santa as a playful, awkward moment unfolds.
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