Vermont Bore Brunt of 50 Inch Snow Disaster
A historic New England blizzard dumped as much as 48 inches in East Wallingford Vermont with 44 inches in Waitesfield and 39 in Marshfield. Vermont declared a disaster area to mobilize National Guard for stranded motorists while widespread power and communications failures afflicted the region. Twelve deaths were linked to the storm across six states as floods followed the heavy snow.
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Barracks Plans Memorial Hall Supper Friday
The Wabash Valley Barracks No. 912 will host a carry-in supper Friday January 2 at 6 30 p m in Memorial Hall 219 Ohio Street. The ladies auxiliary serves the dinner and attendees bring a covered dish and their own place setting. Separate meetings of veterans and auxiliary at 7 30 p m with Commander Kenneth Shook presiding and installation of new officers. All World War I veterans invited. group meets the first Friday monthly. Benelux defined as Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg.
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Clarence Campbell
Alabama Gubernatorial Chess Shapes Wallace Race
Washington sources say Postmaster General Winston Blount, a native Alabaman, pledged private funds to Brewer. Republicans prefer backing Brewer against Wallace in Alabama, but odds favor Wallace. Nixon’s stance is to risk little for potential gain.
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Winston Blount
Brewer
Wallace
Alabama
Nixon
Newlyweds Face Gas Bills Despite No Gas Supply
In Stourport England Susan and David Fortney moved into an all electric house eight months ago and have since received three gas bills, six reminders, and two threats to cut off gas they do not possess.
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Stourport, England
UPI
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David Fortney
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Second Library Lost to Flames in Cherokee
Residents of Cherokee Alabama faced a second library fire in two years as a weekend blaze destroyed a drug store and a shoe store along with about 6000 volumes. Estimated library damage was around 20900 dollars, with the library in temporary quarters since 1967 and slated to move into a new building within two weeks.
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Cherokee, Ala
Christmas Day Reflections on Sorrow and Peace
A fragment recalls a lone cry of anguish juxtaposed with a pure sound of a child in a manger on Christmas Day. The contemplation contrasts human despair with sacred simplicity and quiet hope.
Silent Christmas Eve Morality Rebirth Speech Line
The speaker vows a rebirth of spirit by silencing fears and greed during Christmas Eve. He imagines a night without cash registers ringing or bottles crashing, urging a moral pause to lift humanity’s gaze toward the stars.
The Pipe Smoker in Me and a Quiet Home
The narrator describes drastic changes to a home as Mr Boyle switches from cigarettes to pipes. A humidor, ashtray, pipe rack and oilcloth lining replace the previous smoking setup. The air shifts from haze to stale pipe tobacco odor as the husband smokes, with no reply from the narrator.
Dickens Finances Prompted A Christmas Carol
Financial pressures drove Charles Dickens to write A Christmas Carol in October 1843 to ease debt and inspire Christian goodwill. He published the book in December and sold six thousand copies in nine days amid praise from rival William Thackeray for its heartfelt impact.
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New York
UPI
Charles Dickens
Dickens
William Thackeray
Built to Last New York Gaslight Fixtures
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association reports outdoor gaslights are durable. Aluminum is used for its lasting non rusting qualities, in sheet and cast forms. Steel fixtures are porcelain enamel coated to withstand the elements.
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New York
UPI
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
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