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Vol. CII No. 18

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Arthur M. Horwitz
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14 Miracle Agenda

The Miracle Mission's April trip
to Israel is scheduled.

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF GROWTH

1942-1992

A Mainster souvenir from an exotic vacation.

POLITICS

33 Grass Roots

The experts see a need
for citizen involvement.

EDUCATION

37 Taking Sides

A day off from drama
starts impassioned dialogue.

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Opinion/7

Round Up/11

Follow Up/20

Background/29

Commentary/34

Synagogues/40

Engagements/50

Births/54

Danny Raskin/64

BUSINESS

Carla SchiArartz178

Different Boutique

For Women/79

A business helps women
feel good after surgery.

ENTERTAINMENT

59 In The Wings

A Moldavian opera star
re-starts her career.

For Seniors/79

Holiday/82

Food/86

Classified ads/92

Obituaries/10

Candlelighting

Friday, Dec. 25

4:47 p.m.

Sabbath ends

Saturday, Dec. 26 5:51 p.m.

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