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Newspaper
The Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1987
Page
2
Deputy Holi Day responds to a strange sighting at Deer Drive in Santaville. The Reindeer family, headed by Dasher the exterminator, reports a frightening night of sugar plums and a mysterious figure overhead. Toys later appear at the home, prompting ongoing police tips.
A reader discusses the Jerry Falwell Hustler Magazine lawsuit and asks how far satire can go. The union of free speech and press is weighed against potential harm, with concerns about future limits on liberties and the need for respectful, lawful conduct.
A reflective piece on Christmas as a time for celebration, family gatherings, gift giving, bright lights, and tree moments. It notes children awaiting Santa, holiday shopping, seasonal meals, and the hope for a white Christmas in Southeast Texas, ending with a wistful note on dreaming during the season.
The Lantern outlines local and national ad rates of 3.50 per column inch local and .450 per agate line national. It prohibits ads promoting illegal activities or that are libelous obscene or in poor taste. It is published by Lee College District journalism students in Baytown Texas and is a member of state press associations.
A Lee College journalism student responds to a letter signed only as Concerned Student. The writer argues the journalism department bears no responsibility for art exhibits or Bible distribution by outsiders. They urge proper reporting of campus literature and note Lantern policy requires signed letters.
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