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Faces of Christmas in Carmichaels After Mine Disaster
In Carmichaels Pennsylvania after a December 24 mine disaster that killed 87 workers at Rabena No 9, residents confront sorrow yet keep Christmas alive. Widows like Delilah Tokish and families of the deceased endure with courage. Local church leaders and teachers describe resilience amid unemployment and grief as towns rally with lights, parties, and coins to support children.
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W. A. Swartworth
Carmichaels
API
Pennsylvania
Rabena No
U.S. Steel Corp
Ronco
Masontown
Aledi
Adah
Clarks
Valle
Albert M. Hathaway
Carmichaels Borough
Russell G. Owens
First Presbyterian Church
Dad
Cindy
Quis
Christine
Pac
Linlede Boyd
Kansas
Alexe
Mere
al Rochester
N.Y
Ralph Menzies
New Maven
Clas
Rochester
M. Ynissivedhae Linnteck
Ehihbronn
ALDI
Cliss
Christy Santa