Christmas excess and profit in a sea of sentiment
The writer notes a high molasses like goodwill during Christmastide and argues many business institutions including the Post Office profit from the season. They warn that people buy unnecessary gifts and end up with unwanted presents while over time pay boosts workers' earnings, and the perpetual chorus of Jingle Bells tires the ear.
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U.S. Post Office
Santa Claus Defies Modern Critics in Holiday Debate
HAL BOYLE argues against those who want to dump Santa as Christmas grows over commercialized. He portrays Santa as a nonconformist in a conformist era, noting his unique factory setup and free-spirited, globe spanning deliveries.
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Hal Boyle
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Santa And The Pigwidgen In Elfland
Claus survives a river flood in a cavern named Elfland where Patrick Tweedleknees and friendly elves craft weapons for his quest to defeat the Pigwidgen. Claus receives four magical gifts a bow and arrow a shape changing ring a charming mouthharp and a poisoned dagger with one time use each. Tomorrow: The Giants
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Reds Think They Can Win War Despite Losses
North Vietnam appears confident of victory despite severe economic and manpower losses. UPI reports top Hanoi diplomats say negotiations would raise their price, while former Secretary Acheson argues the United States cannot negotiate its way out of the war. He notes fixed positions persist and Vietnam independence should not be compromised.
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UPI
London
United Press International
Hanoi
Dean Acheson
United States
Acheson
Berlin
Germany
Korea
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Japan
Vietnam
Prison Group Keeps In Line
The United Prison Association of Massachusetts has renamed itself the Massachusetts Correctional Association. Albert Morris, president, said institutions formerly called prisons are now officially correctional institutions as part of evolving concepts.
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United Prison Association of Massachusetts
Times
Massachusetts Correctional Association
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Georgia House Climatizer Overcools Chamber
The newly installed air conditioning in the Georgia House chamber chilled the room during a morning session. Lawmakers shivered through part of the hearing before the air conditioning was shut off and heat restored.
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Georgia
House Appropriations Committee
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