Sacred and Secular Christmas Reflections
A reflective piece explores Christmas as both secular and sacred, noting how cynics and believers alike engage with the season. It highlights children as central to the holiday’s spirit, the lore of Santa, and the shared hope and joy that vibe this time of year. The message closes with a newspaper wish: Merry Christmas.
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Santa
Jaworski Comes To Waco Chamber Banquet
Leon Jaworski speaks at the January Waco Chamber of Commerce event. Native Baylor and Baylor Law School graduate, he is praised as a premier prosecutor and public figure with a 30 year history. The local business community, led by Paul Marable, commends Jaworski's stature and influence.
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Leon Jaworski
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Waco
Baylor
Baylor Law School
Jaworski
Paul Marable
Letter to the editor on city dog catcher costs
Luther D. Poole argues against a $15 000 yearly city dog catcher. He suggests stricter stray drop off laws and higher fines, contending town catchers target well fed pets for ransom and that the plan shifts burden to taxpayers.
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Frank
Personnally
Luther D. Poole
Young peas eaten pod and all like snow peas
A note explains that young peas can be cooked with their pods and eaten whole, as practiced in Chinese cuisine with snow peas. The pods provide texture and flavor, making the entire pod edible.
Vets Urged to Safely File Personal Documents
The Veterans Administration stresses safe keeping of discharges, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, and child custody evidence in daily counseling for veterans. Important papers include government and life insurance policies and VA correspondence with claim numbers and social security numbers. Jack Coker notes simple organization prevents distress during emotional times.
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Veterans Administration
Jack Coker
Cuban US relations sour after earlier thaw
Relations between the United States and Cuba have grown acrimonious after a year of improvements. Kissinger attacked Cuba over Puerto Rico independence and Angola, drawing sharp replies from Fidel and Raul Castro. The push toward normalization has dimmed as both sides clash over policy and embargo relief.
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Reuter
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Cuba
Henry Kissinger
Puerto Rico
Angola
Fidel Castro
Raul
Washington
Castro
Jacob Javits
Cliborne Pell
Congress
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Latin America
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Nixon
U. S
Vietnam
Cambodia
George McGovern
McGovern
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New York
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Pell
Southern Airways
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Greek Tycoons Control Shipping
U S novelist Nicholas Gage portrays Greek shipping families as the world’s dominant players with about 4,000 ships and 70 million tons, led by one boss per family. He credits conservative methods, centralized power, and ascent from deck boy to captain of industry as keys to their rise.
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Greece
Aristotle Onassis
U.S
Nicholas Gage
Gage
New York Time
Onassis
Jackie
Jacqueline Kennedy Onessis
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