A Wreath of Christmas Stories Proves Santa Claus
Walter Winchell presents Christmas stories from a New York paper page highlighting debates on belief in Santa Claus. It features remarks by James Gordon Bennett, references to Mary Elen Chao and John Barrymore, and anecdotes about Christmas generosity, faith, and a reporter's quest for meaning amidst holiday rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Woonsocket-Call
Hun Vtolenew
Mary Elen Chao
Nolan Bors
Jge Chapman
Genesee
Pavse
Syracuse
Panter Coe
Nate Lavine
Sane Sita der
Mit
Sioa
Lsee Corp
Chung
Gr Bava Reynolds Motors, Inc
Paes Aten
Dar Madar Bae
Mhub Motor Sales
Gust OF Darcy
Deer Evi Proce
Pere Farsinga
Rrceaube
Cates
Omnes
Eos
Bae Tivisin Tasnegioce Satine
Ove Reede
Es Fantes Mbo Sa
Janet Aer Teins
TDF
Sdan
Sineiter
Jolen Motors
Sile
St T
Eeseme Court Pic
Leeanee
Neal Bag
Shane Beee
Wereabes Sugabele
Bersane
Ianne
Sten Atone
Mara
Minyais
Eure
Service for Tojo and War Lords Draws Small Tokyo Crowd
An improvised memorial service for Hideki Tojo and six other warlords drew a small crowd in Tokyo. Worshipers debated who would take responsibility for the ceremony as a shopkeeper and others offered or rejected help. Amid the confusion, Buddhist priests conducted rites while attendees offered respect, with names of participants and observers reflecting a postwar stabilizing moment.
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Tokyo
Hidexu Tojo
Tailon
Sahad Minoru Mathsra
Kenji O Dethara
Daihara
Shozo Murrala
Abbassidoy
Tatino Kowal
Harmon
Australia
Jmmaturo Mazak
Military Pay Boost Faces Strong Opposition in Congress
A proposed 45 percent pay rise for military personnel sparked sharp opposition from lawmakers. An advisory panel recommended hikes across ranks, with brigadier generals favored for about 18 percent and privates for roughly 3 percent monthly adds. Critics warn higher officer pay could strain the defense budget and favor officers over enlisted personnel. Senator Tynes pledged early consideration as Congress debates the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tynengs
D-Na
Feho
Armed Services Committee
Congress
Leit
Uhr
Twin C. Towson
D-Colat
Johnson
Walieg
Cao
Langer
Stock Market Uptick Amid Mixed Regional Prices
The regional market shows scattered gains with demand for household goods lifting some stocks. Notable movers include Ward and several steel and paper firms, while declines touch glass and textile makers in a broad trading day.
Weather Summary Foresees Snow Across Central Regions
Fragmented text reports scattered snow and rain across multiple regions including the Mississippi Valley and central plateaus. General colder conditions appear to follow with frost warnings and unsettled weather patterns noted in partial lines.
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Trent Lakes
Cents Appalachians
Mississippi Valley
Sealia Plains
Cenwall Rockies
Central Plateau
Western Gull Region
Wennessee Valley
Werther
Pope Pius Christmas Address to Cardinals
The text records Pope Pius addressing the College of Cardinals on Christmas Eve, urging renewal of faith, justice, and social order. He emphasizes Christian unity, endurance amid hardship, and the church's mission to advance peace through steadfast prayer and reform. He calls Catholics to courage, conscience, and fidelity as the world faces turmoil.
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Andeess
College of Cardinals
Brethem
Petey
Angraven
Wien
Whentyer
Kenlehine
We World
Lothlany
Europe
Weather forecast for Syracuse five day period by Macwell
Daily wirephoto weather forecast by Macwell, noted meteorologist, covers Syracuse area. Five day outlook runs 6 AM to 6 PM daily, with general temperature trends and conditions. Forecast includes expected temperatures and notable changes, based on U.S. Weather Bureau data.
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Dy Macwell
Swithh Tha U
Weather Bureau
Syracuse
Arca
Weather Forecast For Racushanea And Mid Atlantic
Forecast covers Middle Atlantic regions and extends to Central New York. Temperatures are expected to be two to four degrees below normal with day to day changes. Snow on Saturday mixes with rain on the Virginia coast and snow returns likely Tuesday. Public notices from the Department of Contracts list a December 27 bid opening for standard crank and Smith technical mechanical items.
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Congitas
Theoule
Army
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Public Health de Vice
Speyt and Gromdelle Survey
Ornen
Lamira
Eiceieces
Jalmowester
Beaman
Middle Atlantic Riates
New York
Comoryan
Wednesdday
Virginia
F Vison
Vaithuels
Xrenus
Siasease
Oer
York
Vodarsion
Department OF
Siraseder Hee Dee
Propocale
Department of Contrace Ane
Gir
Srmence
Paul
Furnismak Dy
Crank Ani Smith
Department of Co Tach
Bly Agate Restans Raale
Faetory Whistle Music Signals Christmas Echo at Local Plant
In YURs, Pa a factory whistle will play Silent Night and Joy to the World at midnight. Musician Karl Smyser will blow a whistle in a special tin instrument, using a toy-like technique on a steam press to reproduce melodies heard for miles around. Smyser has performed on Christmas Eve for 26 years, likening the whistle to a toy.
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Yurs
Karl
Alex Smyser
Alma
New York
Pennsylvania
Woman gives blood to help others during holiday drive
Mrs Fese McMullin of Philadelphia volunteered in 1939 to donate blood after a rare infection and since has made more than 800 transfusions. She lived near Philadelphia with her daughter and foster daughter Rosemary Ryan, a former victim, as aid organizations prepared relief shipments.
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le Wothani
Fese McMullin
Ats
Phileadelphia
Dolores
Rosemary Ryan
Rosemary
Leys Han
Red Cross
Losien
Siena Wins AYDANY: Indians Triumph Over Detroit College
Sidna College led by Lange with 14 points defeated the University of Detroit last night 52 to 43 to earn their seventh victory. Lange scored on multiple nets as the Indians moved toward a stronger season.
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Aydany
Lange
Sidna College
University of Detroit
Indians
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Sea Mer Motors
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Beter
Tex Cancer Pal
Faetory
Siena
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