Christmas Meaning for All in One Column
GRAFTON Christmas means a lot to many people Christians find it holiest day for redemption families reunite merchants rely on gifts for sales children feel unrestrained joy and men seek peace, recalling WWI trench truces and similar moments across history, hopeful for future peace.
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Trenton in 1776 Battle That Turned The Tide
Washington led a perilous Christmas crossing to capture the Hessian garrison at Trenton. Snow ice and hail tested the crossing as Knox shelled the town, yielding 900 prisoners and a pivotal victory that revived American resolve despite hardships and looming withdrawals.
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East Germans seek exit visas amid crackdown and trials
In Berlin East Germans increasingly challenge the state as they seek permission to leave. About 100000 applications have been filed in 15 months, with roughly 5000 under age limits granted last year and similar numbers expected. West German observers highlight West Berlin access to East views, while authorities punish outspoken applicants and family separations persist.
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Britain weighs pulling troops from Germany over economy
In a BBC interview Oct 25 Prime Minister James Callaghan floated the option of reducing or demobilizing the 55,000 strong Army of the Rhine to save foreign exchange costs and bolster Britain’s economy. Estimates show potential savings of about 32 million dollars yearly for a partial withdrawal, with broader political and alliance risks. The discussion follows Germany’s offset payments and shifting postwar defense budgets as Britain and its allies reassess force deployments in West Germany and Berlin.
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This Day in History December 24 Remembrance Highlights
On this date 1814 the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. Other events include the death of Vasco da Gama in 1524, Edinburgh Castle surrender in 1650, the Klan's formation in 1865, Darlan's assassination in 1942, Eisenhower named to command in 1943, and a 1968 lunar mission Christmas Eve prayer.
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The Establishment Members and Jousting Myths
A compact overview traces 1846 Congress creating the Smithsonian Institution and defining The Establishment as the president, vice president, chief justice, department heads, and regents. It also covers medieval jousts judged by the knights involved, tomato myth origins, women in the workforce, and the pangram fact about a quick brown fox.
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James Smithson
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Berry's World Announces New Daily Sentinel Substitution
Advertisement notes Berry's World publishes successor to the Daily Sentinel founded in 1970. Lists staff roles including Advertising M Circulation Manager and Production Manager Glenna M. Carper. Subscription rates shown for various delivery areas and a change of address process referenced, with a Jackson County publication location in Gratton, West Virginia.
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A Moment of Prayer Friday Reflection
A brief religious note for Friday highlights contentment and godliness citing I Timothy 6 6 7 8 about basic needs and the futility of material gain. It contrasts two views on life quoting Arthur Schopenhauer as a reflection on meaning versus superficiality.
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