Rudolph composer still writing at sixty eight
Johnny Marks known for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer remains active at age 68. He recalls sending the 1949 song to Gene Autry, whose wife persuaded him to record it. Autry’s version became a record seller while Marks’ other Christmas hits reached millions via TV specials and notable performers.
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Frisco Santa makes 29th Sixth Street Christmas visit
For 28 years Fred Politz, once a local liquor store owner, parks his van on Sixth Street in San Francisco before Christmas to hand out free meals and supplies. He gives 800 packages this week to mostly down and outs, saying he started helping after his store closed in 1969.
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World Almanac honors Schlafly as influential woman
Phyllis Schlafly of Alton named one of the nation's 25 most influential women by the World Almanac. Earlier this year she was selected by the Associated Press as one of Illinois's 10 most powerful persons.
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