24 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
1
An editorial reflects on Christmas goodwill as a temporary, fragile, yet persistent force. It likens charitable warmth to a hurricane's eye, acknowledging ongoing wars and troubles while affirming the season's renewed hope and gentleness that resurfaces yearly.
The Leader praises Minonk judges for a holiday decorating contest with many fine displays and homes winning prizes. Pontiac ties to a revived contest, Amtrak talks with GM&O about evening and weekend waiting room hours, and a Chicago stage note highlights 1776 at Shubert Theatre.
Comedian Bob Hope, after meeting Nguyen Van Thanh in Laos, said a North Vietnamese official linked POW releases to President Nixon setting a withdrawal date from South Vietnam. Hope offered donations to North Vietnamese charities and discussed child-to-child and people-to-people programs but warned visas to enter North Vietnam are unlikely. He noted the seven‑point peace plan and signaled the odds of private talks remaining slim.
President Sadat says Soviet forces in Egypt are kept only by persistent Egyptian pressure and that Moscow fears direct involvement. He notes about 15,000 Russian troops and advisers remain, with missiles manned by Egyptian crews and Soviet influence growing despite Moscow's caution about Middle East entanglements.
Four Washington School students share their Christmas thoughts highlighting Jesus birthday the thrill of gifts and stockings and the joy of family traditions. They describe favorite gifts planning Christmas Eve sleep difficulties and who they would gift to beyond family with teachers topping the wish list.
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