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Santa Claus Heads Toward Richer Toy Haul This Christmas
The Associated Press reports Chicago toy makers expect a larger Christmas toy load than since 1941 with scarce wartime goods returning in limited quantities. Mail order houses Sears and Montgomery Ward publish broad toy catalogues, and new items include all steel 2-in-1 cannons and wagons, pocket cam era models, electric kitchen ranges, magic skit dolls, and other refined playthings.
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