Saint Stalinus visit replaces Christmas in Hungary spoof
A satirical piece envisions a visit by Josef Stalin as a Christmas figure in Communist Hungary. It riffs on propaganda, fear, and joke lines about a hammer and sickle sleigh, reindeer named after Soviet officials, and coercive state imagery, ending with a jab at stock market toy listings and railroads toyed with.
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Shorthorn Bulls Tested in First U.S. Range Program
Forty-eight breeders across the Midwest and East consigned 102 Shorthorn bulls for the Range Bull project in Nebraska. The bulls were placed on range July 1 and judged in pairs or trios like Camp Showings, then sold to western cattlemen for herd sires or cross breeding.
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Gasoline on the Farm a Dangers and Safety Rules
A warning on how gasoline on farms causes fires with yearly losses over seven million dollars and eight safety rules for storage handling grounding and labeling to cut farm fire losses.
Rat Control Costs and Rationale for Farmers
A farmer with 20 rats on his farm spends $40 annually to feed them, or $2 per rat. Three rats consume as much feed as two laying hens do in a year, underscoring the need for a rat-killing and control program on every farm.
Poultrymen Advised on House Best Pullets for Laying Year
Poultry experts advise housing only the best pullets likely to produce well for the laying year. Under developed or thrifty birds should be marketed. When housing pullets, keep birds of the same age and development together. smaller birds have a better chance this way.
Crime in California Rackets Expose by Kefauver
A Kefauver committee report details California gambling and racketeering networks led by figures like Mickey Cohen and Arthur Samish. It covers Guarantee Finance Co. in Los Angeles, police and sheriff tensions, payoffs to officials, and a near million-dollar “Samish fund” used for political influence.
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Guarantee Finance Co
Florida
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William H. Parker
Island
Sunset Strip
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Fiske
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Mickey Cohen
Decorative Effects From Christmas Cards
The holiday flood of Christmas cards can serve as decor such as door garlands and panel displays. Arrange cards with evergreen, ribbons, and tree ornaments or frame large reproductions in bleached oak for wall impact. Create a tree-shaped cutout of cards on gold paper for a festive centerpiece.
All Occasion Frock With Simple Design Highlighted
A simply styled frock designed to flatter a woman's figure features soft shoulder shirting paneled skirt and a choice of sleeves. The design emphasizes versatility for various occasions with a charming understated look.
Wheelchair Burglar Claims Mastermind Roles in Crimes
Leo Whaley a 15 year old cripple in a wheelchair was caught burglarizing a Oakland home He boasted of leading two gangs in earlier burglaries Lt Leon Carroll praised his flawless pick keys and his ability to unlock police files He cased the MacDonald home and entered through an unlocked rear door He said he attended handicapped classes at a local elementary school.
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Cohen
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Leon Carroll
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Harry J. MacDonald
The First Noel: A Timeless Christmas Carol
The First Noel has no known author or origin record and may date from ancient times. The carol is sung by shepherds and angels in legend, and it remains a central, holy part of Christmas as broadcasts and choirs keep the song alive each holiday season.
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Christmas Eve in Syria Time for Earnest Prayer
Christmas in Syria and Lebanon is a solemn season of prayer from December 4 through January 6 with no Santa. Legends credit gifts to a camel in Syria and a magic mule in Lebanon as children leave grass to attract the gift bearer. Pilgrimages to Bethlehem occur, and New Year brings presents and money among households.
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Lebanon
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Great Is He Honored This Christmas Day Message
A devotional meditation notes the Christmas birth on December 25 honoring a figure who shunned politics and parties, preached salvation, and is said to have been crucified at Calvary for grace.
Holiday Smoking Gift Ideas From Camel and Prince Albert
A vintage advertisement suggests last minute gift ideas for smokers. It promotes Camel Christmas cartons with a personal greeting space for cigarette lovers and Prince Albert one pound tins in a Christmas box for pipe and roll‑your‑own smokers.
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