Bargain Oriental Treasures Stir Houstons Tea House Mood
Houston AP report on Stan Hollmig, former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, being named Texas scouting supervisor for the National League Houston Colts Friday. The fragmented excerpt describes collecting art, an auction in New York, and a chaotic, whimsical pursuit of oriental artifacts contrasted with real estate and personal tax reminders.
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Houston Colts
Reader's Courtroom Drift Into Disaster in Wisconsin Tale
In a rainy night drive, Farmer Cole's speeding leads to a crash, with neighbor Edward Edwards suing for damages. The court finds Edwards barred by contributory negligence despite his protests, urging more active objection. Warsaw, Poland reports Poland's United Workers Communist party sets 11th Central Committee start to discuss higher education and science.
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Points for Parents on Christmas Gift Etiquette
A mother reflects on how children view Christmas gifts as exchanges or tokens of affection and notes Aunt Jennie appreciates a handmade apron. She plans to send love with the gift and emphasizes parental example shaping children's gift expectations.
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Jennie
DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE LISTING
A compact listing of crossword clues across and down with a cryptoquote puzzle. Includes entries like Hollywood citizen December 20 and various clue numbers, plus a sample cryptogram and a quotation hint from a recent syndicate feature.
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Hollywood Citizen
Why Grow qa 8 by Josephine Lowman
A reader asks for guidance on hand care to deter aging signs in hands. Advice includes routine lotioning after washing, wearing gloves in cold or dry weather, rubber gloves for washing, avoiding hot water, and hand exercises. The columnist notes veins are inherited and offers a leaflet on hand exercises, inviting letters to Josephine Lowman via the Register and Tribune Syndicate.
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Josephine Lowman
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Iowa
Greener Thumbs Creates Christmas Tree Decorations from Dried Materials
A brief guide outlines adapting dried materials for Christmas decor. For small trees, use a top anchored cone of stiff paper or plastic, assemble materials, and plan the design. Glue pieces starting at the top, filling gaps toward the bottom as needed.
Cleaning Ivory and Brass Pieces and Teen Advice Columns
Cleaning tips advise ivory pieces can be wiped with soap and water and glued parts lightly scrubbed with a lemon salt rub. Antique brass responds to vinegar and salt, though finish not bright. Also includes hairline notes from a high school column and Dear Helen advice on relationships and marriage age with reader letters and responses.
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Helen
Try and Stop Me Glimpses of Midday Wit and Whimsy
A swanky Midtown resident reports bourbon pilferage with a note from the chambermaid about pencil marks on a bottle. A college student describes earning spare cash as an opera extra carrying a spear, while an elderly lady wonders how he stays awake. Quotable lines from Cerf and Gomez punctuate the column.
Milwau kee Road plans 19.5 million in 1963 improvements
Milwaukee Road announces plans to spend over 19.5 million dollars in 1963 for railroad improvements and new equipment, up from about 19.25 million this year. President William J. Quinn said the railroad will purchase 16 turbocharged diesel locomotives, 50 insulated box cars, and 530 covered hopper cars.
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UPI
Milwaukee Road
William J. Quinn
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