Washington Burleson muses on language and governance humor
In a wall of quotes and reflections, Omar Burleson critiques bureaucratic prose and public policy costs. He recalls a century old Union Pacific sign, mocks urban renewal studies, and parodies political figures with sharp, humorous lines about disinvestment and public life.
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Washington
Lions Club
Builletin
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Wyoming
B. Griscom
Beveridge
Huey Long
Language changes reflect social labels and behavior
The passage contrasts old and new terms for social groups and behaviors. It questions the use of phrases like unmet need rising expectations and identity crisis while touching on attitudes toward crime, poverty, and political figures. It suggests linguistic shifts reflect broader social judgments and possible future leadership roles.
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First National Bank
Mrs. Cora Tickle Rites Held in Ballinger
Funeral services for Mrs. Her bert Cora Tickle 67 were conducted at 2 p m last Thursday March 2 at First United Methodist Church Ballinger burial followed in Paint Rock Cemetery She died 11 15 p m March 1 at Shannon Hospital San Angelo born August 4 1904 in Robert Lee She married Herbert F Tickle May 22 1922 in San Angelo ranching in Concho County thirty years before moving to Ballinger in 1951 Survivors include her husband two sons Edmond of Paint Rock and Jack of San Marcos three brothers Harris and Claude Carter and Joe Carter a sister Mrs Alice Tunner and four grandchildren
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Herbert
Cora) Tickle
First United Methodist Church
Ballinger
Paint Rock Cemetery
Paint Rock
Jack Tickle
San Marcos
Harris Carter
San Angelo
Claude Carter
Harlingen
Joe Carter
Baltimore
Valve Failure Triggers Major San Angelo Pipeline Blowout
A malfunctioning valve caused a large hole about 3 by 4 feet in the San Angelo pipeline to Lake Spence Sunday afternoon. The break occurred near the No 2 booster station on the 30 mile line to the municipal water plant, damaging a 32 foot section and prompting replacement. Water supply remains ample with 3,000 acre feet guaranteed annually from Lake Spence.
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San Angelo
Lake Spence
No. 2
Spence Reservoir
Robert Lee
Tom Roederitz
San Angelot
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