Readers send praise and jests to Gene Owens column
A reading of reader letters to Gene Owens salutes his 2013 pieces from Russia to Judge Judy and Wheel of Fortune. Notes praise humor and thought on topics from the Constitution to liberal arts and North Korea. Owens, a retired editor and columnist, is based in Anderson.
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Today in History December 30 highlights and events
On December 30 historical events include Buffalo burning in 1813 during the War of 1812, the Gadsden Purchase in 1853, Charleston Arsenal seizure in 1860, Iroquois Theater fire in 1903, the USSR founding in 1922, and the UAW sit down strike in 1936. Additional notes cover Lenin’s USSR, Kiss Me Kate opening, and later political and global events through 2006 and beyond.
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TV listings and program blurbs for December evening
Broadcast schedule details include WGN News at Nine and several primetime programs. Notable items mention Cake Boss NCIS Los Angeles and How to Survive a Plague documentary, with descriptions of plot points and guest stars.
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