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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1973

Page

13

Devoted baker shot during mugging goes to work

George Keller, 53, known for perfect attendance, was attacked by young robbers before dawn while on his way to his bakery. Despite chest stomach and buttock wounds he boarded a bus, reached the shop to light ovens, then walked 12 blocks to a police station before being taken to Queens General Hospital in critical condition. A detective noted victims in shock may act oddly.

George Keller Queens General Hospital Leo Silverman Keller Jamaica

Santa uses bicycle to fetch Christmas tree in Pennsylvania

A humorous AP Wirephoto caption notes Santa Claus in East Norriton Township near Philadelphia relied on a bicycle to bring home his Christmas tree. The caption jests about reindeer feed shortages not affecting Santa.

Santa Claus Norriton Township Philadelphia Santa

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