Santa letters from Texas children request many gifts
A parade of Christmas wish letters from Texas kids lists requested toys and gifts for Santa. Boys and girls from Wortham to Mexia include Cristina Crissy and Suzy Homemaker items, trains, dolls, firearms misnomers, gear, and clothing. The notes mention family members and homes in Wortham and Mexia.
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Santa
Crissy
Suzy
Ken
Becky
Theresa Cherry
P.O
Wortham
Texas
Accident Reminder For Christmas Safety
Texas Health Department urges caution this holiday season as accidents rise to become the leading threat to children. About 16 000 youths under 15 die annually and 17 million are seriously injured from accidents nationwide during Christmas time.
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Texas Health Department
Congress
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
F.D.A. Last Mouth
Congressional Newsletter Saint Ferre recaps legislative debates
The newsletter notes the House completed must pass legislation and awaited Senate action on foreign aid. It criticizes a conference report funding 13 weeks unemployment in 11 states and Puerto Rico, arguing it unfairly burdens Texas taxpayers. It mentions Christmas recess and safety warnings from FDA and health officials.
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Sterrerre
Texas
House
Senate
United States
Puerto Rico
Seattle
Los Angeles
Former Texas postman offers kidney to California girl
Roy Donaldson, a 61 year old ex postman from Texas, offered to donate a kidney to 15 year old Rose Marie Raymond of Tarzana in hopes of aiding her kidney failure. Doctors say donor availability is limited for beyond family members and hospital dialysis may be needed.
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San Francisco
Texas
California
Roy Donaldson
Rose Marie Raymond
Tarzana
Donaldson
Raymond
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Los Angeles
Jan Benedetti
Peace on Earth Message at Christmas
A Christmas meditation links peace on earth to faith in Christ. The piece cites World conflicts and U S losses, urging readers to seek God's harmony through Jesus as the Prince of Peace this season.
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America
India
Pakistan
U.S
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Christmas Briefs From Town And World In Brief
In Hannibal a mayor fixed a stuck record player after a resident called at 1 a.m. in concern. In Jerusalem Israel anticipates up to 35 000 Christmas visitors this year though hotel bookings fall due to Middle East tension. Washington unveils a White House Christmas card featuring a Wyeth painting of Washington at work on the presidency. In Macon a department store shopper gasped to find Santa in the ladies room. the helper turned out to be Mrs Elizabeth Laye acting as Santa Claus.
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Washington
Congress
Agriculture Committee
Hannibal
Henry Glascock
City Hall
Glascock
Jerusalem
Israel
Bethelehm
State Radio
Middle East
George Washington
White House
Pennsylvania
N. C. Wyeth
Macon, Ga
Santa
Macon
Eilizabeth Laye
New Cancer Fighter Is Holding Hope
Princeton University scientists report neon ions near two thirds light speed show potential to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Tests in mice progress toward larger animals with patient trials possible in one to two years per Dr Millan G White.
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Princeton
Princeton University
Princeton Accelerator Laboratory
Millan G. White
Navarro Junior College Spring Registration Dates Set
Navarro Junior College announces spring registration January 11 through 14 with late and evening options. Day students must have registration permits and immunization proof under Senate Bills 27 and 971, including polio for under 19s, with classes starting January 17 for day division.
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Corsicana
Spl
Navarro Junior College
Henry W. Moore
Moore
This Day In History December 23 1971 Highlights
On this date Wake Island fell to Japan in 1941 marking a WWII defeat. Washington resigned as army commander in 1783 and retired to Mount Vernon. Maryland ceded land for the U S government seat in 1788. Joe Smith born in 1805. Churchill urged Italy to drop Mussolini in 1940. Tojo leaders executed in 1948. Bay of Pigs prisoners arrived in Miami in 1962. Kennedy and Macmillan Bermuda meeting recalled. Arabs celebrated Christmas in Bethlehem in 1965.
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Associated Press
U.S
Wake Island
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Maryland
Joseph Smith
Sharon
Britain
Winston Churchill
Benito Mussolini
Hideki Toja
Japan
Tokyo
Cuba
Miami
John F. Kennedy
Harold Macmillan
Berlin
Bermuda
Israel
Jordan
Bethlehem
Children's Choice Still Is Old Santa Wins Red Nose Seat
Washington AP The lighthearted campaign on Capitol Hill ends with Santa Claus beating Ebenezer Scrooge 679 to 346 plus nine write ins in a $1 per vote drive that raises funds for three Washington charities. Santa vows to keep Christmas spirit alive in Washington year round.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Congress
Capitol Hill
Reflect Claus
Ebeneezer Scrooge
North Pole
Congressional Staff Club
Claus
Hyde H. Murray
House Agriculture Committee
London
House Elections Subcommittee
Scrooge
Mattie McKee
Rep
C.C. Fisher
D-Tex
Murray
Lacey C. Sharp
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LaSayna Anderson
Barry Owens
Harry
Bryan Thornton
Shane
Heath Lindsey
Santa Clas
Mike Swehla
Greg Phillips
Sister Schirrin Stanley
Tam
Anthony
Waco
Echols Mexia
Todd Taylor
East Palestine Mexia
P.S
Glenda Jones
Shiloh Rd
Dr.’s
Steven Jones
Krik Fleming
Tonka
Imatch Box
Walton Holt
Rt. 3
Mexia
Davy Allen Smith
Billy Wayne Smith
Tama
Anthony Freeman
Betty Harrison
East Nowl
Congressional Newsletter
W.R
Bob) Poage
Che Mexia Baily
Miss Raymond
New York
Robert C. Lowery
Stockton
Calif
Lowery
Pallas
Tex
Billy Tinsley
Nix
NJC
Sharp
Casepee
First Baptist Carthage
Bonham, Mesia
Miss Lee
Lee
Roy Crook
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