Christmas Toy Trends Shift From Guns To Personal Craft
Mattel educational toy consultant Mrs. Jerri Jorgensen notes a shift in Christmas toys from war and gangster motifs to learning and craft items. Talking storybooks, future phones, craft kits, ecology toys, wooden toys and science sets rise in popularity. Safety is emphasized as FDA tightens toy inspections and bans 150 hazardous items under the Toy Safety Act.
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Vandals Show Odd Taste in School Thefts
Police reports describe school burglars with a strange sense of humor. At an elementary school a rope tied to a tree by the flagpole was left out of reach. At a high school thieves broke into the gym and stole 14 referee whistles.
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