Bethlehem Birth of Jesus Seen as Redeemer for All Nations
Luke's gospel presents Jesus as the universal savior rather than a political king. The piece contrasts Luke with Matthew, highlighting Luke's focus on mercy, humanity, and the poor, and describes heavenly announcements to Zachariah, Mary, and shepherds. It argues Jesus elevates women and children, promotes personal responsibility, and fosters democracy of the spirit, ending with the call to Bethlehem as a path to redemption.
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Luke
Jesus
Matthew
Herod
Judea
Theopholis
Joseph
Mary
Earth
Zachariah
Elizabeth
John
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Temple
Jerusalem
God
Isaiah
Messiah
Babe of Bethlehem
Babe
Redeemer
Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus Rediscovered Text
Virginia O’Hanlon asked if Santa Claus exists and the New York Sun editor affirmed Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus. The reply extols belief beyond sight, comparing reality to steadfast love, generosity, and childhood faith, and asserts Santa’s enduring presence across ages and imagination.
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Virginia
Santa Claus
Queer Christmas Time in Sikeston Amid War News
A reflective holiday note from Sikeston tucked in wartime life speaks of a queer Christmas Eve, the end of last minute gifts, and a longing for a White Christmas in Southeast Missouri. It recalls childhood stockings, Santa, and family quiet moments, while hoping for mild weather and celestial displays with Venus and the Moon.
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Missouri
Desperate German Counterattack Alarms Allied Front
Distressing war report from the western European front describes a German counterattack challenging American forces. The piece notes heavy American casualties, wartime morale strain, and prevailing doubts about a quick end to the conflict. It laments strikes, Allied diplomacy, and Russia France and England’s actions in Europe, urging prayers for dawn after the dark hour.
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Europe
England
France
Russia
Greece
Sikeston Lions Club to Deliver Toys and Food on Christmas Morning
Christmas morning members of the Sikeston Lions Club will distribute toys and food to needy city families. The annual gift drive brings happiness to recipients and to the volunteers, whose delight in giving is highlighted by the long-standing custom.
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Sikeston Lions Club
Lions Club
Assistance Checks Delayed In Scott County
January public assistance will be delayed as funds await appropriations by the State Legislature, delaying checks for about 300 Scott County clients. Mrs. Jessie Smith, director of the county Social Security Office, says delays occur each biennium until new funds are approved. Checks affected include Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and General Relief.
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Jessie Smith
Scott County
State Social Security Commission
Letter From Japan Brings News Of Prisoner Son
Mr and Mrs J T Griffin received a letter this morning from their son James S Griffin who has been a prisoner of Japan for the past twenty four and a half years.
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J. T. Griffin
James S. Griffin
Japan
Sikeston Girl to Wed in Georgia
Miss Flora Belle Thrower daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Thrower will travel to Atlanta Ga tomorrow to marry Lieut Gerald BE Ray stationed at Camp Gordon The Sikeston High School graduate from the 1943 class has worked as a clerk for the past year Lieut Ray trained at the Missouri Institute of Aeronautics here where they met A supper party and shower was given for her at Ruth Street home by Miss Jane Cummins last night
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Flora Belle
Thrower
Atlanta
Gerald BE. Ray
Camp Gordon
Sikeston High School
Lieut
Ray
Missouri Institute of Aeronautics
Toy Prices Sky-High in London This Year
In London toy prices soar with Santa masks priced at $1 and mistletoe at 15 cents per ounce. Dolls fetch $96 while tricycles cost $64 and children’s bicycles $32. Wind-up trains are $68 as adults report a festive, high-cost market.
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London
Bethlehem Dream Guide for weary feet
A devotional verse fragment envisions a steadfast hope guiding the speaker toward Bethlehem. The speaker asserts the Holy Light cannot be dimmed by circumstance, affirming a sacred journey toward a promised dawn.
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Rome
Christ the Lord
Caesar
Man
Son of God
Virginia O'Hanlon
New York Sun
Santa
Sikeston
New Mexico
Scott
Niswepaprphrpki
Georgia
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