Thornton Wilder dies at 78 in Hamden Conn
Thornton Wilder, famed author of Our Town and multiple Pulitzer laureates, died in his sleep at 78 in Hamden Connecticut. He collapsed quietly at his home with sister Isabel present, after a long career that included The Bridge of San Luis Rey and The Skin of Our Teeth. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963 and the National Medal for Literature in 1967. Burial will be private and a memorial service will be announced later.
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Letters to Santa Clausing Through a Rural Mailbox
A collage of child wish letters from Martinsburg and nearby towns, listing gifts sought from Santa Claus. Children include Tammy Stuckenschneider, Richard Van Boening Jr, Melinda Hudson, Melissa Hudson, Chuck Quick, Brian and Angela Shouse, Lori Davenport, Tonya Curry, and Ricky Curry. The letters show family mentions, ages, and requests such as toys, dolls, candy, and clothing, with notes about cookies left for Santa and reindeer. The surrounding text notes a host selling records of the week with top songs and artists.
Pearl Bailey Key Club Week Proclaimed by Mayor
United Nations report notes blunt U.N. style by Moynihan and Bailey. Bailey praises steadfastness, laments speech rancor. Mexico Key Club Week declared December 7 to 13 with plans for school cleanup and Christmas baskets for needy families.
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Club thanks community for past help at House on the Square
The club president stated appreciation to the community for all the assistance received previously at the House on the Square. The item notes the ongoing support and gratitude from the club to local residents.
CMSU Student Greg Bryson to Perform in Waiting for Lefty
Greg W. Bryson, CMSU junior majoring in criminal justice administration from Warrensburg, will act in the winter production Waiting for Lefty on December 17 and 18 at 7 30 p m in the CMSU Theatre. The 1934 Odets drama centers on a taxi strike and its impact on middle class union members.
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John Wayne Drops From Top Box Office List
New York AP reports John Wayne fails to appear in Quigley Publications top ten box office stars for the first time in two years. Robert Redford leads the list with Barbra Streisand second. other names include Al Pacino Charles Bronson Paul Newman Clint Eastwood Burt Reynolds Woody Allen Steve McQueen and Gene Hackman.
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