21 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
1
Weekly News Analysis reports civil strife in Greece as factions clash while Allied set stages to push Japanese forces on Leyte. A strong earthquake shakes Tokyo district, prompting emergency responses and coverage of regional impact.
Reports detail Allied forces easing east of Aachen while German high command maneuvers to blunt breakthrough near the Haine. Red columns advance toward Budapest as Italy hints at German retirements, amid updates on meat income and a major Ormoc landing.
Government officials focus on boosting wartime production as 360 000 workers are needed in munitions plants. Commissioner Paul V McNutt calls for aggressive recruiting of women and internal transfers to essential jobs, to curb turnover and suspend civilian manpower authorizations. Of 30 000 workers needed, 126 00 are for arms munitions while other essential roles cover radar ships tank materials and heavy artillery among others.
Dr J W Bartlett announces a New Jersey State College of Agriculture study confirming nationwide adoption of artificial breeding. The project reports 120 cows bred from top stock produced 9.3 more milk and 14 percent higher butterfat.
Latin American Christmas customs mix El Nino Dios and Los Reyes Magos for gift nights. In Mexico and other nations the season runs December 15 to January 6 with Nacimientos, Posadas, and Villancicas. Communities celebrate with grass beds, Bethlehem depictions, and patio processions.
This piece traces the birth of the Christmas card in England in 1846. Sir Henry Cole inspired the first card, about 1,000 copies sold in black and white with a J C Horsley drawing, later gaining popularity after 1864 and Royal adoption. Marcus Ward and Co briefly led early US market, then Louis Prang & Co spurred a modern card industry with prize designs.
Ancient Druids in Britain began Christmas rites by hanging evergreens, holly, and mistletoe. December 25 marked a holy night during pre Roman Yule ceremonies. The Mothers Night and Iol refer to seasonal wheel symbolism.
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