The Magi in Christmas Legend and Historical Oddities
An exploration of the nativity wise men, their true number origins and roles, and how legend diverges from history. The piece notes Persian roots, potential names and ages, symbolic gifts, and their significance as gentile worshipers in early Christian narrative.
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Bethlehem
Jesus
Judea
Herod
Jerusalem
Orient
Far East
Gaspar
Melchior
Balthasar
Isaiah
Calvary
Manger
Freed From Prison Sonny Coles Granted Release Under New Law
Sonny Coles 22, previously under a one to 10 year sentence at Mansfield's Ohio State Reformatory, was released after Judge Robert W. Smith lowered the offense to a minor misdemeanor under Ohio's new drug law. He was jailed after a marijuana cigarette found during a deputy search, with his sentence modified from one to 10 years to a $100 fine, plus suspended costs. His last Norwalk address is 8 Spring St.
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Sonny Coles
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Coles
Robert W. Smith
Ohio
Huron County
Reformatory
Norwalk
Spring St
Police Dog Demonstrates Safety and Drug Program
Norwalk police and their narcotics program trained in front of over 4,000 students. Detective Sgt. C. Fred Lau and juvenile officer John Short used the police dog J C Dillon to show animal safety and drug enforcement drills. The German shepherd guarded and tracked on command and sniffed out narcotics in mock setups.
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Norwalk
John Short
Sgt
C. Fred Lau
J.C. Dillon
Lau
Norwalk Municipal Court Open House Set Dec 30
The new Norwalk Municipal Court hosts an open house in City Council chambers from 7 to 9 p.m. Mayor Wayne Goodsite announces Donald Derby will be sworn in as Municipal Court judge that night. The court begins Jan 2 replacing the Mayor's Court and Huron County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Wayne Goodsite
Donald Derby
Huron County Court
Ohio
Electrical fire causes damage at Norwalk residence
An electrical fire on En Road near Norwalk caused about 250 in damage to a home owned by Clint Yates. He smelled smoke all afternoon, found the blaze in a bathroom corner at about 6 30 p.m., and alerted firefighters. Firemen investigated for the cause.
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En Road
Norwalk
Clint Yates
Yates
Norwalk man forfeits car in drug case
James Stower 21 of Key Estates pleaded guilty to permitting a vehicle for dispensing hallucinogens. He received a suspended six month jail term, two year probation, and the 1973 Buick valued about 2500 dollars with a 600 dollar lien forfeited to Huron County. County commissioners will decide on sale or public agency transfer.
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Huron County
Norwalk
James Stower
Key Estates
Stower
Stoner
State Pharmacy Board
Michael Murray
Sandusky
Organization Meeting Set for Western Reserve Board
The Western Reserve Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting Monday January 5 at the board offices on River Street. Members will be sworn in and a new president elected. One new member, William Dauch, will sit on the board for 1976. Time and place of all regular meetings will be set.
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Wakeman
Western Reserve Board of Education
River Street
William Dauch
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Speed
Ideal Dryer
Freedom
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IDEAS
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Fisher Music
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Ciider Jewelers
Charlie
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