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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
3
Glaucoma causes more than 12 percent of blindness and affects about one in 50 people over 40, with at least a million Americans undiagnosed. The disease raises eye pressure, often with no warning signs until late, but early detection via a simple eye pressure test can save vision through drops or surgery. Risk rises with age and heredity, while eye exercises do not cure it.
The text recalls Martin Luther and a Christmas tree tale from 1483 to 1546 and notes a claim about Luther’s impression of snow covered evergreens. It then shifts to advising eye exams for people over 40 and those with family glaucoma history, urging yearly checks for at risk individuals.
The Christmas Crib traces to 1223 in Greccio Italy with St. Francis of Assisi creating a living scene of Bethlehem using a tree and candles. It spread from churches to homes and palaces as a Christmas tradition. President Wilson's first name was Thomas. Thirty-two men have served as U S presidents.
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