Gifts replaced by volunteers after Grinch theft
A Pontiac mother of four was robbed during her PTA performance of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Posts of sympathy and offers of help poured in from Michigan readers and toy companies, with volunteers donating toys and goods to replace the stolen gifts, clothing, and food. The incident drew community outrage and multiple donations to aid Joyce Berry who is unemployed and relies on public assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
PTA
Michigan
Joyce Berry
Walt Whitman Elementary School
Berry
General Motors Corp
Pontiac Motor Division
Great Plains Freeze Keeps News Below Zero
Arctic air and blowing snow held steady across the Great Plains as subzero temperatures and wind chills to 60 below dominated the region. Records fell in several cities from Montana to Wisconsin, with forecasts predicting continued extreme cold into early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plains
Rockies
Rich May
National Weather Service
Bismarck
I.d
Ken Mohr
Minneapolis
American Automobile Association
la Cross
Wis
Weather Service
Walter Drag
Milwaukee
Reagan Proclaims National Care and Share Day
President Reagan will proclaim National Care and Share Day on Monday to encourage Americans to donate free food for the hungry. Marlin Fitzwater said the act highlights volunteer efforts by citizens and private industry with no federal involvement beyond the proclamation. Grocery stores are urged to set up non perishable bins for donations, with Lions Kiwanis and Jaycees distributing to food banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
Marlin Fitzwater
Lions
Kiwanis
Jaycees
Fitzwater
Karen Brown
Food Marketing Institute
White House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cheryl Spedeske
Lansing
Mrs. Berry
Lawrence A. Laurain
Oakland Press
Laurain
The
Associated Press
United States
Great Falls
Mohr
Omaha
Neb
Christm
Pach
Middle Ave
Renal
Vivitar
NIKON
CANON
Minolta
Pentax
Olympus & Other
Anua Sophistics
SRO
Laurel Colds
Canon USA, Inc
Vivitar Seri
Ashe
Nate Sparture
Aganza
Vivitar Tec3s
Nikonfg
PO Cateeres
Lorain Rd
Suis
Midway Mall
Higbee's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!