Tribute to Morris Frank from Houston Chronicle
Editorial salutes Morris Frank of the Houston Chronicle noting his integrity and kindness as central to his career. The piece credits him with shaping Houston sports culture and influencing millions, praising his principled life and ongoing impact through Baytown and beyond.
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Ded Bitle
Houston
Morris Frank
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Houston Chronicle
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Try Your Word Power NEA Feature
Feature item outlines word power activities and prompts from NEA materials. Mentions availese managing editor and assistant managing editor roles. Notes editorial coordination and weekly schedule for educational word games and literacy prompts.
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Availese
This Day In History December 28 Highlights
This Day In History notes key events on December 28 across years. Spain recognizes Mexico's independence in 1836, Texas statehood in 1845, Wilson's birth in 1856, U.S. rail control in 1917, Roosevelt's 1941 Philippines pledge, 1949 Calcutta bombing, 1944 Montgomery Ward seizure, Soviet support for independence movements, Congo assault on Elizabethville HQ, Chinese nuclear test.
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Mexico
Towa
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
U.S
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philippines
Calcutta
India
U.S. Army
Montgomery Ward
Soviet Union
Algeria
Dutch New Guinea
U.N
Congo
Elizabethville
Katanga
China
Day Unto Day Prayer for Activation of Faith in Life
A devotional excerpt urges believers to repent for apathy and become active in God’s work. It proclaims that true religion must show in action and impact, noting that once people discover Thee they renew their lives and spread their faith.
Oldest time measuring device and early U S president ages
A quiz item lists the sundial as the earliest time measure. It asks which president was born a U S citizen, answering Martin Van Buren, born December 5, 1782. It notes Christopher Sholes obtained two patents for the first typewriter in 1868.
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United States
Martin van Buren
Christopher Sholes
Verse on loving God and neighbor surpasses sacrifices
A Bible verse states that loving God with all heart mind soul and strength and loving neighbor as oneself is greater than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. Mark 12.
Play Bridge With Jacoby NORTE and the Life Master quest
Tannah Hirsch associate editor of the American Contract Bridge League Bulletin plays a six no trump slam in clubs from a tournament hand. A spade lead, careful club discard, and a forced heart return yield the slam with exact play. He explains the minor suit run and discards, noting the line depends on club and diamond breaks.
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Tannah Hirsch
American Contract Bridge League Bulletin
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Bidding Dilemma in Bridge: Pass Then Five Diamonds
In a bridge problem West East North South: West passes, East passes, South opens one spade. The question asks whether to double or bid. The suggested line is to bid five diamonds, given partner offered three diamonds with a weak high-card profile but a six card diamond suit exists. The prompt asks whether to double or overcall, noting the sequence after two passes.
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Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Preston Pendergrass
Henry Holcomb
Dwight Moody
Corrie Laughlin
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Clee
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