Santa mail from Greenland overwhelms Copenhagen office
Miss Gerda Stauning, a 21 year old clerk in Copenhagen, handles Santa Claus letters to the Greenland Colonial Administration. Last year she received about 800 letters in one day, mostly from the United States, asking for toys and even a bible. Santa may send pictures or promises, but many notes cannot be answered due to the volume.
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Santa Claus
North Pole
Greenland
Sante
Gerda Stauning
Copenhagen
Greenland Colonial Administration
Santa
United States
The Hawthorn in Christmas Lore and Joseph of Arimathea
An old legend links the hawthorn to Christmas and to Joseph of Arimathea who reportedly brought Christianity to Britain around 70 A.D. He is said to have planted a staff at Glastonbury that grew into a tree blossoming at Christmas, with traditional rhymes describing the miraculous growth and winter bloom.
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Joseph of
Arimathea
Britain
Glastonbury
Youngsters Need Not Expensive Yule Gifts
A brief note urges simple gifts for children at Christmas. It suggests making a broomstick horse using a three foot broomstick, a sock head padded with cotton, and yarn eyes mouth and ears as a charming homemade toy.
Christmas 1951 in a World Divided by Two Worlds
The season is described amid a tense world split between democracy and communism. The text emphasizes a hopeful greeting in many tongues despite global conflict and uncertainty during Christmas 1951.
California Gambling Racket Exposed by Crime Commission
A report exposes California gambling networks led by Guarantee Finance Co in Los Angeles with a $6 million operation. Evidence details police pressure from Chief Parker and Lt Fiske, corruption probes, and the role of Arthur Samish in beer lobbying funds.
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California
Los Angeles
California Crime Commission
Guarantee Finance Co
Florida
William H. Parker
Los Agrelon County
Sunset Strip
Parker
James Fiske
Lmge
Bodlmaking
Hla
Olake
Leler
al Guesti
Sherif
Secre
Mickey Pe
Wheelchair Burglar Claims Master Mind Title in Oakland
In Oakland California Lea Whiley a 15 year old wheelchair bound youth was arrested for burglary. He boasted of masterminding two prior break ins and demonstrated his skills by opening police files. He allegedly cased the MacDonald home and entered through a rear door. He claimed to attend classes for the handicapped at a local elementary school.
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Oakland
Calif
Lea Whiley
Leon Carroll
Leo
Whaolay
Harry J. MacDonald
Polles
Clastes For the
Handy DIY Curtain Rod Clip for Sewing Drawer
A short pleat and finslter style holder is mounted inside a sewing machine drawer to keep scissors secure. It slides into place easily, removable, and prevents loss among tools.
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Bcissors
Two Part Camel Christmas Gift Cartons and Prince Albert Offer
Advertises Camel Christmas cartons for smokers with a built in greeting space and highlighting Prince Albert one pound tins in a Christmas box. Encourages timely purchase from local dealers and emphasizes simple, ready to give packaging.
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America
Prince Albert
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Mickey
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Hollywood
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