24 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Richardson Daily News
Location
Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
1
The quote urges keeping worship rooted in life not escape into unreal beauty. Christ came to a world with no room for him and a king who harmed innocents. He offers peace in the heart to endure life’s conflicts and bring healing to a torn world. William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury 1942-1944.
On Christmas Day many question the NFL’s decision to schedule a game on December 25. The issue divides fans and critics who cite tradition and fan accessibility, while others defend the league’s festive scheduling.
The Richardson Fire Department urges caution during the holiday season emphasizing safety over excess. It cites tragic accidents from Christmas tree fires and auto crashes, noting December fatalities and burns, and encourages families to seek an accident free Christmas as the best gift.
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies with a low near 52 and a Saturday high around 78, winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. The article also surveys Richardson residents on Christmas Day NFL scheduling, with Cowboy President Tex Schramm defending Sunday and holiday games as acceptable and wives offering mixed views on family impact.
Southwestern Bell says holiday calling in Dallas will spike with 693 operators at switches and an estimated 104000 calls plus 147000 dialed by Dallas customers. Total Texas long distance calls rise about nine percent to 905000. Peak times 11 am and 7 11 pm. noon to 6 pm advised for faster, cheaper service.
USO, military, and Bell System teams in Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Guam plan to handle heavy overseas call volume this Christmas. Manager Bob Pierson notes 1000 plus daily calls last year and warns of a 14 hour time difference with Saigon, pricing three minute calls at 9 dollars for station to station and 12 dollars for person to person plus 3 dollars per extra minute. He urges arranging calls through the serviceman’s unit to improve access.
A shepherd boy describes angels appearing to him and companions in a field near Bethlehem. The angels declare the birth of Jesus in a manger with Mary and Joseph. Simeon later blesses the child in the temple and dies peacefully the next day.
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