Engagement Ring Shapes Reflect Romance For 1969
The article previews engagement diamond shapes for the year, highlighting the round brilliant as the favorite while noting pear, oval, marquise, and emerald cuts as popular options. It mentions famed diamonds like the 530-carat Cullinan I and the 51-carat Eugenie, and explains origins of the marquise and emerald-cut styles.
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Catherine the Great
Napoleon III
Empress Eugenie
Marquise de Pompadour
Louis XV
Dear Santa Letters From Texas Children Yearn For Gifts
A flood of handwritten Christmas requests from Texas children fills pages, listing hopes for toys such as race tracks, guitars, bicycles, drums, Slinkys, toy guns, and dolls. Several writers mention family gifts, cookies left for Santa, and festive wishes for a happy New Year.
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Santa
Safety Emphasized By Odessa Official At Rotary Talk
Bob Williams of the Odessa Department of Public Safety told the Rotary Club that Texas traffic deaths reached 3 367 last year and 3 106 through December 15 this year. He warned the holidays may push this year's total higher and urged caution through New Year’s Day, noting breathalyzer use.
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Bob Williams
Department of Public Safety
Odessa
Rotary Club
Texas
Williams
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