Prodigal cigar returns in Havana style revival in New York
Omar Garcia, managing director of Menendez y Cla, announces a renewed production of H Upmann and Montecristo cigars after tobacco and soil conditions improve post embargo. He recalls Cuba's pre embargo quality, discusses Castro era disruptions, and describes tasting the new leaves with cautious optimism and pride.
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Omar Garcia
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Canary I
Tak
Senor Garcia
H. Upmann
Holland
Five Cent Cigar Debate Sparks Smoking Banter
The piece riffs on cigars from H Upmann and Montecristo offered at 0, 1 and 1.25 dollars amid a humorous exchange with Senor Garcia. He remarks on the appeal of cigars and his wife’s dislike of smoke as he contemplates public sentiment toward good value and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie
Winston Churchill
Cuba
Senor Garcia
Senor
Mark Twain
H. Upmanns
Montecristos
Soviet Navy Firepower Versus Modern Seaports Debate
Former British intelligence deputy and Jane's Fighting Ships editor says the Soviet navy has the greatest firepower of any fleet yet American seamanship may outperform. The discussion notes Soviet ships’ long sea endurance but questions maintenance standards and global sea-lane threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunuun Wen
Jane's
John Moore
British Naval Intelligence
Jane's Fighting Ships
Howie Sid “Bo
Active Angels Christmas party guests with mothers present
The Active Angels held their December 18 club Christmas party with mothers as guests. Jody Korte organized games while Kristin Ludwig and Shelly Brockhaus did decorations and Darcy McCarthy and Tracy Goc assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Active Angels
Jody Korte
Kristin Ludwig
Shelly Brockhaus
Darcy McCarthy
Tracy Goc
Two Kearney teens charged in burglary and assault
Two Kearney youths Gregory Evans 18 and Terry Simmons 16 face burglary and felonious assault charges after Captain Ed Davidson was struck with an iron hammer during a disturbance at The Track. Bond set at 130000 each. a third teen Robert Farquhar 16 charged with burglary with bond 50000. Davidson hospitalized with concussion. investigation ongoing.
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Kearney
Neb
UPI
Gregory Evans
Terry Simmons
Buffalo
J. Karl Taylor
Robert Farquhar
Ed Davidson
Davidson
Taylor and Simmons
Evans
Farquhare
Trappers Relive Pioneer Spirit on South Dakota Prairie
In Pierre South Dakota a man and his wife recount a vacation spent on a fulltime trapline chasing beaver in Roy Houck ranch country near the buffalo herd. They compare modern gear with moccasins and rifles of earlier trappers and describe the hardships and simple rewards of living close to nature. Hawaii statehood is noted as President Eisenhower signs the bill on March 18 1959.
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Wirnes
Pierre
8.D
UPI
Ellen
South Dakota
Roy Houck
Outback
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Thomas R. Mitchell
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Dick Nelson
Pershing Center
23Rd St
Firestone
Paul
Tooash
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Nebr
Platte County
First National
Meg
First National Bank and Trust Company
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