Santa Claus Across Cultures and the Spirit of Saint Nicholas
A Chronicle Telegram piece recalls Santa Claus as a universal figure beyond politics. It traces Saint Nicholas of Myra around 400 AD, his charity, and how his spirit lives year round as the patron saint of children, scholars and sailors.
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Nicholas
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Christman
Denies Supersonic Flight Claim Of XS-1 Rocket Plane
Aviation Week reported that the XS-1 rocket powered plane may have flown faster than sound but Air Force officials disputed the claim. Col. S A Girkle at Muro California said there is no foundation to the rumor and Wright Field confirmed no test results yet. The magazine cited flights at desert test center reaching high altitudes near 70,000 feet and speeds around 660 miles per hour above 35,000 feet, noting sound speed variations with altitude.
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Wright Field
Army Test
Desert Test Center
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