Riddel Remembered as Steady Banker Who Built West Texas
A Sunday obituary honors Roy Riddel for 38 years in the West Texas banking community. The article praises his quiet leadership, practical decisions, and lifelong contributions to local business and finance, noting he avoided self promotion yet earned widespread respect. He will be missed across banks and civic life.
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Riddel
Svith
Aman
Sailors Io PW
Las Vegas
N. M
Riddal
West Texas
Roy
Ridde
Anglo croquet duel ends with brothers tied to love
UPI dispatch from Cambridge reports twin brothers Chris Miller of Oxford and David Miller of Cambridge engaging in a Croquet duel over mutual affection. Naomi Carter Brown’s problem was resolved, countering claims of English decadence with a sharp mallet crack.
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UPI
Cambridge
Chris Miller
Oxford
David Miller
Naomi Carter Brown
England
Britsch Callog
Applause Marks End Of Speaking Moment In Reportage
The reporter notes a long round of applause after Mr Blank finished his speech leaving readers to wonder if praise was for the content or for the completion. Language can blur whether applause signals agreement or completion.
Wallace says he would have been President if kept on ticket
Special correspondent recounts Henry A. Wallace describing 1944 Chicago convention turmoil to keep him as FDRs running mate. He cites pressure from Chicago bosses and debates over Truman and Douglas. Wallace, then 75, defends continuity and seniority in vice presidential selection.
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Chicago
Zane
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
FDR
Mr. Wallace
Henry
Bob Hannegan
Ed Flynn
Ed Kelly
Frank Hague
Hannegan
Sen
Harry Truman
Justice Bill Douglas
Kelly
Bob Hannagan
Truman
Justice Douglas Will
Harry
Harry S. Truman
Cosnton
Feenay Wallace
South Salem
N_Y
New York City
Senate
Calvin Coolidge
Charlies Dawes
Roosevelt
John Narice Garner
Gladiolas
Colm
Racial Tension U S An Armed Camp
An op ed notes rising gun ownership across the country amid racial tension. The author cites personal firearms, a Gestapo encounter, and warnings that guns are being bought for protection and intimidation rather than hunting. He argues fear and division fuel a perilous climate.
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Gestapo
Tsane
Geometry Dreams and a New England School Boy
A troubled high school student struggles with geometry in a New England town. He cannot define hypotenuse or grasp basic problems despite repeated tutoring, while teachers and family press him to improve and find a better path.
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Avecege High School
New England
Fine Not Fine The Muddled View Of Vietnam War Realities
The excerpt recalls soldiers under fire in South Vietnam and a nurse’s perspective on fear and morale. General Maxwell D Taylor’s claim of control is questioned, likening the situation to Bay of Pigs and Laos failures. The piece contrasts outward bravado with the grim routine of death and uncertainty.
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Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Maxwell D.taylor
Armed Forces
Bay of Pigs
Laos
Tnsted
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EW York
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Francis Xavier Derdael
Maier
Sale Pyle
Italy
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Brookie
Main Street
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