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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1975

Page

7

50 Years Stamp Honors U S Commercial Aviation Design

A 13 cent 1976 commemorative stamp marks 50 years of U S commercial aviation. The design features the airplane that flew the first contract airmail flight in 1926 and another plane representing subsequent contract flights. The stamp goes on sale March 18, 1976.

United States

Ford signs repeal of fair trade statutes

President Ford signed a bill closing fair trade loopholes to end minimum price rules in 21 states within 90 days. The move aims to save consumers more than 2 billion dollars annually across items from liquor and cameras to apparel and small appliances, restoring competition in the marketplace.

Washington Ford White House

If costume fits what gender means in Santa job

Russ Boeuf hires 18 year old Annie Bradley to alternate with a male Santa at a shopping center. Boeuf says the spirit matters more than body and notes Bradley fits the costume. He adds if a child recognizes she is a woman that child may be too old to sit on Santa’s lap.

New York Times Tallahassee Russ Boeuf Annie Bradley Santa Claus Miss Bradley

Kids Know What They Want Santa Says

Santa Claus reports children across 10 cities request branded toys and price specifics this Christmas. Boys seek Evel Knievel cycles G I Joe figures. girls ask for walking talking dolls and pizza ovens. popular items include ten speed bikes Star Trek kits walkie talkies and electric trains.

Associated Press Santa Claus Santas Evel Knievel

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