Meaning Of Christmas Reflections On Faith And Commerce
A collage of voices about Christmas from merchants, families, and a minister. The piece contrasts holiday busyness and profits with reflections on the Christian meaning of Christmas, citing Mary’s humility, the birth narrative, and Jesus words about blessing and peace. It weaves personal anecdotes with biblical passages to urge a deeper focus on the holiday's spiritual significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristmastine
Propio
Mary
Bible Thought On God Working All Things For Good
A devotional line cites Romans 8 28 about God working all things for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. It reflects faith and assurance that blessings emerge from trials, a common religious meditation among believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Rob
Summit Meet Collapses Arabs Fail To Reach Agreement On Policy
At Rabat Morocco leaders from Ava states and Arab conference delegates met for three days to plan a united strategy against Israel but the talks collapsed without a communique or concrete actions. Nasser pressed for outside help and arms while Boumedienne shifted to moderates, offering to send Soviet weapons but urging Palestinians to bear most of the burden.
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Ay Elias Antar
Ava
Rabat
Morocco
Palestine
Yasser Arafat
Aral
Israel
Egypt
Gamal
Bis Abdel Nasser
al Abram
Uit
Hassan II
Iscael Waal
Nasser
Israe
Houari Boumedienne
U S Mideast Proposal Draws More Criticism
AP report from Washington outlines sharp criticism of the Nixon administration’s Mideast proposals. Rogers acknowledges disappointments while noting progress on other fronts. Libya’s Wheelus base withdrawal by June 30 is finalized, Saudis and Arabs react to perceived pro Israel tilt.
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Lewis Gulick
Washington
Nixon
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Trasday
U.S
Libya
Wheelus Air Force Base
Tripoli
Tages
Israel
Maryland Mothers Urged To Seek Vaccination Funds
Maryland mothers are urged to contact the President and federal government for vaccination funds to combat German measles rubella. Dr. Neil Solomon warns of a coming outbreak in late 1970 or early 1971 and estimates about 2,000 Maryland babies could be born with blindness deafness or mental impairment without funding for a mass vaccination program.
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Solomon
Neil Solomon
Maryland
Canty businessman attacks Nixon on Friday holiday
Peter Fumes of Montgomery County denounces Nixon's Friday paid holiday for federal workers as inflationary and harmful to taxpayers. He says it burdens small businesses and hinders the ability to compete with the government for workers.
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Silver Spring, Md
Peter Fumes
Montgomery ‘Canty
Nixon
Damey
Ing
Kids debate Santa's age and origin across California
An AP report summarizes children from Long Beach to Santa Paula weighing Santa Claus age from four to five and birthplace theories from a hospital to the North Pole. Interviews reveal playful guesses about his workshop, residence, and delivery methods, with local kids naming places like McDonald's and Coral Drive in San Diego.
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Tot
North Pole
Arctic
Moon
San Diego
Long Beach
Redonder Beach
Venturas
Santa
Santa Borh
Steve Portugal
Ventura
Karen Kaiser
McDonald’s
North Pole Street
Donald Mcnullin
Santa Paula
Coral Drive
Unused Christmas Dolls for Deloris Simmons
Deloris Simmons, a 10 year old girl from Arnoldsburg, stricken by sleeping sickness on Sept 28 1868 remains unable to speak as Christmas nears. Boxes of unclaimed gifts sit unopened under her bed while her parents and the Calhoun County Junior Chamber of Commerce raise funds over 6000 dollars for hospital bills amid cautious optimism.
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Altizeh
W. Ya
Ile Reloris Simmons
Tiennis. Simmons
Deloris
Arnoldsburg
Christmas Truce Slows Fighting in Vietnam War
Saigon AP dispatch reports a 24 hour Christmas truce observed after a three day cease-fire. Allied forces suspended up to 60 battalion size operations while maintaining patrols and reconnaissance. U S planes continued strikes on infiltration routes as a Viet Cong violation occurred when a claymore mine killed four Americans and wounded many others. An air cavalry clash near the Cambodian border left 30 enemy dead and several bunkers destroyed. A separate attack wounded one South Vietnamese and a Viet Cong sniper fire hit a government team northwest of Saigon. A time bomb in a Da Nang churchyard killed two civilians and wounded 62 during a Christmas play.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Lang
Eepony
1St Air’ Cavalry
Inty
Gambodian
Saigo
da Nang
Trustbusters eye on industrial giants
Washington AP report details government antitrust efforts to probe entrenched industrial giants and possible breakups. McLaren emphasizes labor, national defense, and broader impacts. policy may target conglomerate mergers to curb economic power while weighing market and political factors.
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William Barton
Washington
Sinter
Iew
Thebard W. McLaren
McLaren
Lynden B. ‘Johnson
Bul McLaren
he'Just Hee Department
Eveé
Conalomar
Ates
Melaron
Syaa
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