Costs push toy prices up this Christmas
Toy prices rise as designers and marketers face costly mass production. Industry leader Saul Robbins explains that ultrasophisticate toys require hundreds of workers, advanced tooling, and heavy packaging costs, while parents still demand better and more realistic playthings.
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Toyland
Saul Robbins
America
Robbins
DeMaris Favorite Christmas Candy Recipes
DeMaris Berry shares holiday candy methods for White Fudge Caramels and Divinity. The piece details several variations, cooking stages, and tips from Mrs. Eugene Dorsey of Carbondale and Mrs. Arthur Lowry of Herrin, including mint and cherry flavor ideas and wrapping guidance.
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Ulinp Isan
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Minister Honored for 20 Years of Service at Murphysboro Church
The Rev. Lee Pope Ward of First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro received a color TV, a $500 check for liturgical colors and his library, and a bound volume of about 100 letters from congregants at a Sunday potluck. He has the longest tenure among Southern Illinois Presbytery ministers.
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Lee Pope Ward
First Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
Mr. Ward
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Southern Illinois Presbytery
Bicycling for Fitness in Autumn Air
Trying to stay fit bicycle routines suit late fall and early winter. Start gradually and carry a compact first aid kit with Band-Aids antiseptic cream and a small hairbrush for comfort and beauty during rides.
Metropolitan Opera and Musicians End Dispute
New York AP reports the Metropolitan Opera Co. settled its last contract dispute with performers and will open its season with a belated Dec 25 performance as delayed by 13 weeks due to the dispute.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera Co. T
Twkens
Met
Rudolf Bing
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