Miners Defy Lewis as Coal Strike Persists Across States
AFL United Mine Workers leaders condemn government fines as futile urging John L. Lewis to accept terms. Miners and local unions vow to withhold labor until a contract is secured. Nationwide shutdowns hit Denver trees, Hamilton blackout, Ohio guards, and rail and steel sectors plan further cutbacks due to the strike.
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Ohio State Guards
Infant Jesus Selects Playmate Legend on Christmas Eve
Legends recount a ritual in England where sick babies are brought to the threshold at midnight. If the infant recovers, the child is believed healed by the passing Christ. if the baby dies, the Holy Child chooses him as His play mate in heaven.
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England
Boxing Gifts Christmas Boxes and Public Service Traditions
Boxing day has long been a day for gifts to public servants tracing to Roman Saturnalia. The custom evolved from church offerings to boxes opened only after breaking, with tradesmen delivering boxes and carols. Noted mentions appear in Pepys and Swift, and a bell man delivered poems signaling expected recognition.
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Pepys
Swift
Stella
Harry
Small and Wyatt Quit CPA Housing
John D. Small resigns as civilian production administrator effective end of Dec 6, with Truman accepting the move to private industry. The White House notes ongoing agency liquidations and says housing chief Wilson Wyatt also resigns after a dispute over rapid all out emergency emphasis for veterans housing.
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White House
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Small
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Ross
Wilson Wyatt
Louisville
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Cathedral Roof Slips Prompt Urgent Repairs in England
In Chichester England the lead and silver roof of the ancient cathedral is failing with gaps forming as the roof “creeps.” Lord Leconfield appeals for 120000 to recast the 850 year old lead roof and repair stonework, ventilation and other needs after past fire and storm damage.
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Chichester
England
Lord Leconfield
Sussex
Cauliflower Preparations Spotlight Diverse Uses
Cauliflower can be boiled and served with butter or Hollandaise, baked as du gratin, or used in soups and fritters. Young tender florets can be eaten raw, like celery, or added to salads.
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Frank Kuhl of Decatur Township
Mrs. Frank Kuhl, 58, of Decatur township four miles west of Brodhead, died at 12 15 this morning after a two year illness. Born Sarah Ann Bartlett on August 1 1888 in Winslow Illinois she married Frank Kuhl January 15 1908. The family moved to Brodhead area 25 years ago. She leaves three sons Myron Richland Center Robert Rockford George at home. three daughters Mrs Jennings Christison Mrs Otto Maass Decatur township Mrs Helen Stoneback New Glarus. eight sisters and six grandchildren with an infant son deceased. She was a member of Brodhead Congregational church. Friends may call at Newcomer funeral home until Saturday at 1 with services by Rev J C Robertson. burial in Basswood Cemetery Winslow.
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New Glarus
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J. C. Robertson
Basswood Cemetery
Norway Ranks Fourth in Merchant Shipping Before 1940 Invasion
Norway stood fourth among nations in merchant shipping prior to the Nazi invasion in 1940, reflecting its strong maritime economy and global trade reach just before World War II upheaval.
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Norway
Hatred of Herod Recalled Across Two Millennia
Twenty centuries after Bethlehem, reflections on Herod’s rule and cruelty endure in contrast with the enduring message of Christ. The piece weighs memories of the Innocents and the Wise Men, condemning hatred while praising faith, peace, and the timeless quest for love.
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Register 400 Nurses But Still a Shortage
Wisconsin faces a persistent nurse shortage despite 407 registration certificates issued after October exams. The state board notes that four to five times that number is needed to close the five year gap. Milwaukee schools produced 165 and Madison 77 of the successful candidates. Administrative duties during the vacancy left by Leila Given will be handled by Adele Stahl, assistant director.
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Wisconsin
State Board of Health
Milwauke Schools of Nursing
Leila Given
Bureau of Nursing Education
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Birthplace of Church Bells in Nola Campania
In Nola, Campania, the tradition attributes the first use of church bells to Bishop Pali nious in the fifth century. Some scholars doubt the origin while others accept the link between bell etymology and Nola.
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Palinius
Campania
Campanula
Yuletide in Holland Gift Giving and Saint Nicholas Day
Christmas in Holland centers on St. Nicholas Day December 6 with gift giving and jollity. Gift parcels travel via horse drawn carts and shopfront displays while Bishop Nicholas visits children and chides them for faults before distributing toys. Adults share surprises at a festive table and neighbors pass parcels to strangers who deliver them to doorsteps.
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Nicholas
Alpen Krauter Alleviates Constipation and Gas Distress
Promotion for ALPEN KRAUTER a herbal tonic by Dr Peter Fahrney claimed to ease functional constipation and stomach gas. It alleges 18 medicinal roots aid sluggish bowels and comfort stomachs, with cautions to use as directed and availability through Falkney agencies such as Trukenbrod's Kempfert Phey.
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Peter Fahrney
Alpenkrauter
Alepe
Falkney
Trukenbrod
Kempfert Phey
Local social notes from Albany and surrounding area
Mrs. William Steindorf hosts an Albany gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones before their Seattle trip. Many neighbors attend birthday surprise for Hazel Lewis and others visit relatives, move houses, and attend funerals and weekend trips. Frequent mentions of Albany, Monroe, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Madison in linked family and social events.
Pole voyage nears record sea approach distance
The article notes that the closest possible sea approach to the South Pole may be 700 miles, signaling a potential milestone in polar exploration. It highlights the logistical challenge and the impact on exploration plans.
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South Pole
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