Christ Child Ride In Wagon Sparks San Francisco Stunt
In San Francisco worshippers at Our Lady of Victory Church discover a missing Christ Child statue replaced by a boy in a red wagon who explains he promised the Christ Child a ride for Christmas. The boy, George, admits taking the statue to obtain a wagon. The case led to police involvement and the priest’s puzzlement over the thief’s motive. The article also notes harsh prison conditions for three killers at Leavenworth awaiting potential transfer to Alcatraz.
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San Francisco
Price
Our Lady of Victory Church
Jesus
George
Christ
Postmaster Examination Details for United States Applicants
The Civil Service Commission will oversee a competitive postmaster exam. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, reside in the local post office delivery area for at least one year, be physically fit and aged appropriately. Both men and women may apply. The top three eligibles are certified to the Postmaster General for nomination. Senate confirmation is final. Full information and applications available at the local civil service secretary or the U.S. Civil Service Commission in Washington.
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Mey Desests United
Hee Meuneel
Roblein
Finn
United States
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Eveh
Board of Civil Service Examiners
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Kelly Still Behind Bars Despite Boast To Out October 13
LEAVENWORTH KAN An armored railroad coach with barred windows pulled into the federal penitentiary enclosure about midnight last October 13. George Kelly convicted kidnapper peered at the forbidding prison walls and boasted I ll be out before Christmas He is still here and the abductor of Charles F Urschel remains in custody. Warden Fred G Zerbst confirms He is still with us. Christmas Eve.
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Leavenworth
Kan
George Kelly
Charles F. Urschel
Oklahoma City
Fred G. Zerbst
Navajo Seek Santa on Christmas Day in Pueblo Country
In the Navajo reservation across northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona, villagers visit homes for scraps of food and candy as the annual Santa Claus search unfolds. Zuni and other communities pursue sacred rites, with fasting and ritual practices continuing despite outside influences.
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Gallup
No. M
Santa Claus
Zuni
Pueblo
Coronade
Chola
New Mexico
Arizona
Na‘vajoland
Muttan
Smoking To Keep Thin Won't Work Says Professor
University of Oklahoma experiments refute the idea that cigarettes curb weight loss. Ann Buntin's master's study measured energy output in 30 people 15 smokers and 15 non-smokers finding no link between smoking and appetite or fat reduction.
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University of Oklahoma
Ann Buntin
Norman
Miss Buntin
Chinatown Controversy Over Youth In China Game
In a renewed series a dispute arises as Chinatown youth are accused of disgracing the community by bowing to Japanese players. Coach Bennie Lom’s team faced a 12 to 7 score controversy with officials and spectators noting patriotism and national pride amid tensions.
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China
Chinatown
Confucius
Japan
Bennie Lom
Seman
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