A Memaw’s History: Memories of Family and Time
Elizabeth Gill recalls her grandparents J. Ross Mitchell and Elizabeth Yarborough, Aunt Belle, and family tales. She reflects on World War II lessons, the value of written memories, and how personal stories connect generations to history.
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Papa
J. Ross Mitchell
Robert Lafayette Mitchell
Lafayette
Robert L. Mitchell
Elizabeth Ross
Betsy
Elizabeth
John Ross
Charity Mitchell
R. L
Mama
Elizabeth Catherine Yarborough
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Lucy Lee
Lee
Granny Lee
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Grandpa
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Today in History highlights for December 2
On this date in 1823 James Monroe outlined his doctrine opposing European expansion in the Western Hemisphere. In 1859 John Brown was hanged for Harpers Ferry raid. Ford unveiled Model A in 1927. EPA opened in 1970. In 1982 doctors implanted a permanent artificial heart in Dr Bernard Clark, who lived 112 days with it. Thought for Today by La Rochefoucauld.
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John Brown
Harpers Ferry
Ford Motor Co
Environmental Protection Agency
University of Utah Medical Center
Barney Clark
Francois, Duc de la Rochefoucauld
Forgotten good deeds and a Thanksgiving reflection
Cyrus B. Fletcher recalls a bad day and a needed dental visit, then thanks two strangers who helped him. He recounts a chance reunion with a former Sterling High basketball player and a tire change by a tall coworker named Tuby, praising interracial friendship and community kindness.
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Long bid for Texas House speaker ends with Turner challenge
Rep. Scott Turner of Frisco challenges incumbent Republican Speaker Joe Straus of San Antonio for a fourth term as speaker. Turner, 42, a former pro football cornerback now a motivational speaker and businessman, seeks to spotlight himself though observers call the race largely symbolic. Straus likely enjoys broad support from Republicans and Democrats, and a vote would hinge on a 76-member House majority.
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Billy Clayton
Gib Lewis
Pete Laney
Tom Craddick
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