Wise & Otherwise: A World War II Perspective on Apology
Roy Eaton reflects on Pearl Harbor and the atomic bomb, recalling childhood memories of wartime radio coverage and local news. He defends Truman’s decision, cites Enola Gay crew quotes, and argues against apologizing to Japan, asserting gratitude to those who fought.
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Olney Enterprise
Talk of Texas Down Memory Lane Marbles in the Thirties
Nostalgic reminiscence on Texas childhood marble games from the 1930s describes taw, peewees, glassies, and clay targets. It notes how marbles signified wealth and skill, the ring game rules, and how World War II ended the pastime as memory fades.
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Poraries
August September key to profitable '95 cotton crop
Lubbock based report by Shawn Wade notes Texas High Plains cotton faces a delayed 1995 start due to moisture deficits and cool, windy conditions. Despite early setbacks, warm, sunny late July and subsequent rains could help boll development. Experts caution continued favorable weather in August and September is critical to final yield outcomes.
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Shawn Wade
Texas High Plains
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Kater Hake
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Hake
Covering Home by Ruth Ryan Shows Baseball Power Couple
Ruth Ryan’s book covers Nolan Ryan’s rise and life with his wife from their first encounters to a married life marked by long moves across New York California Houston Arlington and Alvin They present a portrait of ordinary people behind extraordinary baseball achievements and Ruth’s steadfast support is praised as foundational to his career He reflects that Ruth has always covered home and backed him up through good times and bad times
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Nolan Ryan
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Houston
Arlington
Alvin
Yankee Stadium
Ruth
Letter to the Editor on guns and public safety
A reader argues that gun deaths have risen and questions a forthcoming law set to take effect on January 1. The letter cites widespread gun carrying, fears of a Wild West scenario, and advocates for hunting use while criticizing carry for protection. The writer contemplates extreme responses like owning a tank to combat gun maniacs.
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