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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
9
A Post-Dispatch essay recalls taking down Christmas trees between New Year and Epiphany. It reflects on memories, family stories, and the festive end, then notes a European wassail tradition and a toast. It contrasts smiling Santa with the frightening shopfront image, urging a kinder portrayal.
Poem exhorts unity of Christian hearts at Christmas and asserts peace cannot be bought. Mentions public parks and the White House as Number One in the U.S. national capitol system, noting the park system in the capital. The piece contrasts global goodwill with a civic reference to parks.
Shirley Sargent recalls youthful Christmas excitement and how it returned when she met Carol and their son Butch after he came home from Korea. He wished for a dog but could not due to apartment rules, a promise to move set to grant the wish, and reflections on how Christmas deepens love and family bonds. The piece ends with a brief local fishing note about Truman Lowry and a double-bass catch on Lake Paho.
Danish health data show a consistent drop in mortality over the past decade and a half. Analysts attribute progress to improved healthcare access and preventive measures across the population.
A nostalgic voice recalls childhood deprivation with no Santa or gifts, contrasting with a safety message from the National Safety Council. The piece warns holiday drunken driving and its toll, urging use of public transit, cautious driving, and sober passengers. It notes Christmas traffic fatalities reached a record last year and cites a national safety campaign led by Ned H. Dearborn with 163 cooperating organizations. Also mentions one fifth of US trucks exported in 1994.
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