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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
12
Hal Boyle reflects on the day after Christmas as a moment of calm after the holiday stress. He compares it to completing an Army survival course, noting the season tests character, from gifts and shopping to office parties and Christmas mouth. Peace and relief linger as bills are deferred and children enjoy toys.
Bitter cold and fuel oil shortages cripple Christmas in New York as the city reports 2,432 heat complaints in 12 hours and 377 more from ill residents. Health officials warn up to 2,400 could die in the week from flu complications amid a bloodbank shortage and heatless apartments.
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