Bleak Christmas in Eternal City
Rome marks Christmas Eve with bells tolling from 355 churches and the 1 947th anniversary of Christ. Italian children attend early masses and Befana the benevolent witch delivers toys on Epiphany Eve.
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Christmas in War Torn Italy Feels Bitter for Children
The piece notes continued wartime hardship in Italy with high prices and scarce goods. A 50 cent American doll costs nearly a dollar in Tiety, and bread and coal remain severely affordable. Despite grim economics, Rome's churches host crowded Christmas Eve services with pilgrims kneeling at the Holy Staircase.
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Petitions Move to Draft Henry Wallace for President
Mrs. Herman Cohen of Omaha plans to collect 10 000 signatures on petitions urging Henry A Wallace to run for president. She aims for completion by January 10 and will mail signed pledges to Wallace, aligning with the New York political action committee and Roosevelt era peace aims.
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Neb
Herman Cohen
Henry A. Wallace
Western Union to Resume Full Service for Holidays
AFL telegraph unions cancel strike promising full Western Union service including greetings and telegrams. Stella Wilcox of the local Western Union office says millions of Americans rely on telegraphs for Christmas and New Year greetings andWestern Union messengers will aid Santa Claus in delivering cheerful holiday messages nationwide.
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