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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
2
The piece reflects on wars, tyranny, and moral failings while urging a renewed focus on brotherhood and peace. It notes progress in living standards and science, asks whether civilization can endure, and calls for quiet reflection and prayer to honor Christ's message.
At Christmas, the narrator recalls his father dying on Christmas Eve and his mother keeping the family afloat. The wake, neighbors, and a union bounty of $600 helped sustain them. The family clings to faith, shares meals, and the mother guards a hidden truth about their poverty.
Arthur Hoppe shares a Christmas letter from his family describing holiday plans and quirks. Dick buys gifts, favors train travel over flying, lowers thermostats, and jokes about public figures. The piece recalls friends, lawyers, and a playful jab at politics amid year end cheer.
Boston Police Commissioner Robert J. di Grazia orders heightened patrols as city darkens to curb criminal acts during power outages. Police scrutinize potential targets and urge public vigilance amid energy saving measures.
The poem recalls a 1973 Christmas eve when a glass helicopter crash landed. A fat energy figure warns of fuel fears and the need for conservation as he departs with a chest full of fuel and a roar.
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