The Birth of Christ in Bethlehem Story Told
A census prompts Mary and Joseph to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem where Jesus is born in a manger. Shepherds in nearby fields receive a angelic message of great joy and rush to see the newborn Savior. Forestalling inn space, the scene centers on Joseph, Mary, and the infant in David's city.
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Augustus
Quirinius
Syria
Joseph
Nazareth
Galilee
Judea
Bethlehem
David
Josep
Mary
David’s
Christ the Lord
Rentschler Nixon aide aims for federal post in Illinois
William H. Rentschler, Nixon campaign manager in Illinois, states openly his ambition for a major federal job. Senator William Proxmire likens filibuster use to football in arguing antifilibuster law strategy. An elderly vendor expresses sympathy for death-row defendant Alexander Panaghoulis in a case involving Greek Premier George Papadopoulos. Mayor Lindsay comments Nixon’s open-minded, good-listening approach after meeting the President-elect.
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Wiliam H. Rentschler
Richard Nixon
Illinois
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Alexander Panaghoulis
George Papadopoulos
Dear Serviceman We Miss You tribute by Jim Bishop
A reflective wartime column addresses U.S. servicemen abroad with Christmas goodwill. The narrator honors their courage, recalls past generations, laments national hypocrisy, and urges safety and return when diplomacy resolves. He contrasts home comforts with the dangers they face, ending with a sincere Merry Christmas to the troops.
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Jim Bishop
New York
Serviceman
Tipperary
Caravelle Hotel
Saigon
Anzio
Elbe
Germany
Paris
Diabetes and pregnancy risks for a young mother reader
Mrs. F.C. asks about her granddaughter a 24 year old with five year diabetes and a history of a stillbirth and miscarriage. The doctor cautions that long standing diabetes raises pregnancy risks and stresses strict glucose control diet exercise and regular physician checks. A caesarean before delivery may help if diabetes is well managed.
Letters to the Editor on Christmas lights thefts
A Muscatine Iowa reader laments theft of Christmas light displays. The writer, a teenager, praises generous neighbors but condemns petty theft and questions parental oversight, urging accountability for youths who steal decorations.
A Columnist's Mailbag by Hal Boyle
New York AP column rounds up quirky health and home facts from reader mail. It covers smoking effects on infant weight, fog water estimates, retirement age expectations, bath comfort differences, and Christmas tree fire risk, with pithy quotes from Coward and Twain.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Jeff
Sam
Christmas services and local memories in Muscatine
The Muscatine community recalls past Christmases with a Catholic church service at 5 am and a Methodist program at 7 30 pm. Obituary notes: Effie Wilder dies at 2 30 am at her daughter's home Route 5 after long illness. In 10 years ago, Howard and Mrs. Baker planned their 56th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day, noting their 1902 Davenport marriage.
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Santa Claus
Dillaway's
Muscatine
Kemble House
Jake Dora
Musserville Methodist Church
Effie Wilder
Bessie Harder
Route 5
Howard Baker
East Third Street
Davenport
Today in History for December 24, 1968
On this date several historic events are noted from 1814 to 1968. The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. Vasco da Gama died in 1524. Edinburgh Castle surrendered in 1650. The Ku Klux Klan was organized in 1885. Admiral Darlan was assassinated in 1942. Roosevelt announced Eisenhower would command the European invasion in 1943. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer popularized in 1949. A 1958 note covers a Soviet security conference offer and German unity. Other entries reference a long 20th century congressional session, a 27,000 mile Johnson Christmas trip, and a one year ago family Christmas return.
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United States
England
Ghent
Belgium
India
Vasco da Gama
Edinburgh Castle
Scotland
Oliver Cromwell
Pulaski
Tenn
North Africa
Jean Darlan
Al-giers
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Rudolph
Red-Nosed Reindeer
U.S
House of Representatives
Johnson
Washington
Prayer Excerpt Reflects Christian Redemption Message
An excerpt from a Daily Prayer cites Romans 8 3 Phillips noting that human nature defeats righteousness, then asserts God sent Jesus to share that nature. The prayer asks forgiveness cleansing and empowerment to overcome sin in Jesus name.
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Jesus Christ
Phillips
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