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Send Christmas cards now to avoid last minute panic
Do not delay the Christmas card chore. Early card sending prevents rush, stamping fatigue, and quarrels that spoil the season. Start with a few each day to ensure timely arrival and maintain the spirit of joy and brotherly love.
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Macbeth on television praised for its reach and depth
The article lauds a TV production of Macbeth starring Maurice Evans and Judith Anderson. It credits performances, authentic settings in England and Scotland, and telecast innovation for lifting television beyond banal fare. The piece commends the creators and the enduring vitality of Shakespearean characters.
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Christmas Bells and the Salvation Army Spirit
Christmas bells remind shoppers of the season and the Salvation Army workers who ring bells and collect alms. The piece emphasizes giving as the true spirit of Christmas and how even small coins brighten both the needy and the giver.
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Kennedy May Face Tough Foreign Aid Policy After Eisenhower Shifts
President-elect Kennedy inherits a world losing gold as the United States spends more abroad than it earns. A Kennedy adviser notes his campaign proposals on cutting artificial barriers and sharing military burdens may expand to cover new approaches. Harvard economist Galbraith warns deployment and post exchanges could be affected. action may require painful choices and broader economic reform.
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Two Dakotas Split Over Lincoln Era Letter Found
A newly revealed 1861 Lincoln letter to Interior Secretary Usher names no first name for Nelson Edmunds, the Michigan resident peacemaker turned Dakota Territory governor nominee. The letter, owned by Alfred Stern, was bequeathed to North or South Dakota by will, awaiting agreement.
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Three Acts Increase U.S. Prestige Abroad
Washington opinion piece argues three events lift American prestige: a weather satellite, Japanese election backing U.S. policy, and U.N. recognition of Kasavubu in Congo. It notes tensions over West German payments, a fragile balance of payments, and the impact on prestige in finance and diplomacy.
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Estrellita Forecasts Promising Year For Birthday Person
Tomorrow planetary restrictions suggest minor business frictions but can be avoided with tact. For the birthday, outlook is bright with job and money gains and strong personal relations. enterprise peak favors pursuing personal interests. Well wishers aid goals. expect sound personal and business affairs by year end. good news late December and opportunities early 1961. romance favors December and June. A child born today will be efficient and inclined to luxury.
Indians in Oaxaca News Election Curiosity and Dance
George Dixon notes that in Oaxaca Mexico indigenous people enjoy radios and elections with curiosity. He admires vibrant festival costumes and a war dance by a Mitlan band leader who once led the Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. A local guide reveals he studied in Palo Alto and uses English well.
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Milwaukee
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Como de Llama
George Hamilton
Wildwood caddy master Collins dies in Middletown hospital
Twenty years ago on Friday November 29 1940 J H Skipper Collins 31 longtime caddy master and caretaker at Wildwood Golf Club died of dropsy at Middletown Hospital He retired in 1933 after about 15 years at Wildwood Clarence E Wagner a Middletown fireman collapsed after breathing smoke at a Sorg Paper Co fire and was placed on indefinite sick leave by Fire Chief Elmer Reed John Hensley of 1492 Sycamore St reported a theft at his chicken house flagging a mysterious “six heng and a head man” incident nearby.
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Factographs of colors, Rome, insects and balloons
The text notes the rainbow colors violet to red, claims ice cream was invented in Nero's era, and discusses prolific horsefly offspring, mineral deficiencies and dental issues in grazing animals. It adds notes on thorium and its properties and observes balloons used in war from the French Revolution, with Civil War use in the United States.
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Christmas advance copy shapes a fast news cycle
Dave Regan reflects on the pressure of advance copy and rapid publication as Christmas approaches. He notes readers expect fresh today news while week-old material still reaches them. The piece argues speed must not trump features and human kindness remains essential beyond funded agencies.
Broadway Grapevine Touches High Society Fun
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on celebrity tensions with Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher seeking sun cure for illness and temper. Hoffa quiet on Kennedy topic amid political intrigue. Gypsy cast member nearly jailed in narcotics probe. Red Nervo and Ray Anthony feud noted. Marilyn separation mood, Kubrick quote, Greco wardrobe flap, Galerie Nerva debut, and Spoleto Festival predictions.
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Jimmy Hoffa
Jack Kennedy
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Hidden Narrows in Sofia Hotels Reflect Spare Rooms
In Sofia Bulgaria visitors often struggle to find hotel rooms as supply remains tight forcing some to sleep in parks. The city faces ongoing pressure to distinguish transient guests from paying customers amid limited accommodations.
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