Dickens and Scrooge Classic Endures Through Christmas Lore
The article recalls A Christmas Carol first published in 1843 and its lasting popularity. It notes Dickens's rapid writing of the 30 000 word tale and the tale's enduring appeal in readings and among audiences. It highlights the Cratchit family Christmas dinner and Tiny Tim's famous line God bless us every one.
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Scrooge
Charles Dickens
Dickens
England
America
Cratchits
Christmas
Bob Cratchit
Tiny Tim
Tiny Tims
Book of Knowledge
Wisemen Visit Legends Through the Ages
Legends surround the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus with varying counts and names. St. Matthew mentions only eastward visitors, later legends name Melchior Gaspar and Balthasar. Magi linked to Zoroastrian priesthood, later blending with astrology and magic. Brazil's Suya fear and contact with Trumai tribe noted.
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Jesus
Encyclopedia Americana
Melchior
Gaspar
Caspar
Balthasar
St. Matthew
A Good Year Predicted For Food Shoppers
USDA economists foresee a favorable 1963 for shoppers with more beef pork chicken milk canned vegetables and frozen fruit juices. pork prices may drop. eggs potatoes apples and frozen vegetables stay plentiful. turkey supplies rise in the holiday season while overall food costs stay about 19 cents of the typical family budget.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service
Turkey
USDA
Boy Finds Word Too Tall For Mouth During Lesson
In Little Rock Arkansas Mr and Mrs Bob Shell work with their three year old son Scotty to pronounce policeman with a p instead of f He attempts several times then says the phrase is too tall for his mouth reflecting a humorous childlike mispronunciation shared by a family.
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Little Rock, Ark
Bob Shell
Scotty
Latex Sprays Save Spruce Needles Says Lincoln Expert
University of Nebraska Extension forester Karl Loerch reports latex based sprays prevent spruce needle drop. In an Ohio test sprayed trees retained needles longer than unsprayed ones, with needles appearing moisturized and held in place by the latex coating.
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Lincoln
Karl Loerch
University of Nebraska Extension Forester
Loerch
Ingan
Ohio
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