Five Alarm Fire in Boston Today
An early morning seven story brick building near the leather district suffered a five alarm fire injuring one man and several others with burns. Dense smoke and explosions hampered firefighters as flames swept each floor and blasts hurled workers from ladders. Dennis Sullivan sustained first degree burns and possible wrist fracture while John Parks, a ladderman, broke a leg.
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Firemen Bring Joy With Repaired Toys For Children
Chief Woods leads Ports mouth volunteers in a holiday toy drive at the Central Fire Station. Discarded tops and broken toys are repaired and painted, then given to less fortunate children, marking a third year of officers and firefighters spreading Christmas happiness despite long hours.
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Revenue Office Christmas Tree Brightens Holiday Spirit
The internal revenue department staff gathered around a festive Christmas tree with several gifts placed on its branches. The scene featured genuine holiday spirit and merriment as colleagues exchanged presents to celebrate.
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What This Boy Thought About Mr Santa Claus
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a child pondering Santa Claus during congressional days. The mumbled text, though garbled, hints at a boy’s belief that Santa delivers gifts, reflecting a nostalgic view tied to festive imagination.
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MR. Santa Claus
Nation Aiding the Unemployed Amid Big Public Works
From Associated Press, New York reports a vast federal effort to steady employment through infrastructure spending. Dallas and Texas show growing oil pipeline projects and rail construction while roads, bridges, and public works programs spur activity nationwide as unemployment remains a central challenge.
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