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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
4
AP analyst notes a broad paper shortage driven by surging consumption across newsprint paperboard and tissue. Yearly use climbs from about 63–64 million tons to 67–68 million with per person roughly 40 pounds, as electronics fail to reduce demand and population growth boosts needs for bags and packaging.
A spot survey shows thousands of gasoline service stations intend three day shutdowns at Christmas and New Year. Associations cite reduced supplies and calls for possible mandatory shutdowns. independent stations expect near total closure.
In Abilene Texas Santa communicated with Tina Adams and Tommy, two deaf toddlers, using hand signing during a visit at a department store. The children, pupils at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, taught Santa sign language and shared silent Christmas wishes for the first time. Santa said he loved them and called the moment the happiest occasion he ever had.
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