Ford's Peace Ship anniversary recalls 1915 voyage
The Oscar II voyage led by Henry Ford aimed to mediate an end to World War I. Survivors say the private Neutral Conference for Continuous Mediation influenced future peace efforts, though the mission ended amid ridicule and financial loss.
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Christmas Lighting Contest at Roswell Air Base
Entries are invited for the Christmas Lighting Contest featuring religious scenes and luminarias at the Air Base. Send entries to CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST 408 S. Evergreen Roswell New Mexico.
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Highlights in History December 7 1965
On this date in 1941 the Pearl Harbor attack drew the US into World War II. Delaware ratified the Constitution in 1787. The Wisconsin battleship launch marked Pearl Harbor anniversary in 1943. Elizabeth II crowned Attlee earldom in 1955. Russia accused US of blocking Korea reunification in 1960s.
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Inductions To Suspend For Christmas
Washington AP reports that selective service draftees will have inductions suspended from December 23 to December 26. The pause follows an earlier Army announcement that draftees would not be sent from induction to reception centers between December 22 and 27. Telegrams to state directors may arrive late for local boards before Monday.
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Santa Receives Wish List From Keith and Marsha
A letter to Santa lists toys including Keith-Walkie Talkie Secret Sam blocks and toy plane rac er set helmet parachute men Johnny Express Telephone play men Army outfit and GI Joe. Marsha requests a table chair rhymes ironing board piano gun set bed and musical Keith and Marsha McKay. The writer asks for early delivery so their Daddy can be home on Christmas day.
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Early auto maker fitted whip sockets for horses
An early automobile manufacturer of little faith installed whip sockets on each horseless carriage, believing a horse would be needed later to pull the vehicle home.
Christmas Spinet Piano Plan at Ginsberg Music Co
Pay no carrying charge and ten dollars a month for a year. The annual Spinet Piano Plan offers a new spinet piano for families, with ten dollars down, at Ginsberg Music Co located at 205 North Main Street.
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