New Year's resolutions from history and myth
A lighthearted roundup lists historical figures and legends making New Year pledges from Napoleon avoiding portraits to Lot steering clear of icebergs. The anecdotes pair famous names with humorous, anachronistic resolutions across eras.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Napoleon Bonaparte
Edward Charles Smit
Fund Launched For Roberto Clemente Memorial Fund
President Richard Nixon helped launch a memorial fund Wednesday honoring Roberto Clemente the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder who died Sunday in a plane crash on a mercy mission to Nicaragua He discussed the fund at the White House with Pirates members Steve Blass Dave Giusti Daniel M Galbreath and team owner in attendance (UPI Telephoto).
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Richard Nixon
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nicaragua
White House
Pirates
Steve Blass
Nixon
Dave Giusti
Daniel M. Galbreath
UPI
Hearing Set on New Subdivision Code in Norwalk
A public hearing on proposed subdivision regulations for Norwalk will be at 7 30 p m January 17 in city hall. The session, led by Council President Richard Cunningham and the Subdivision Committee, invites comments from developers contractors and citizens. Copies of the proposal are available at city hall for review.
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Norwalk
City Hall
Council
Richard Cunningham
Lawrence Bresson
Morgan Jones
Melvin Shipley
Cunningham
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Henry VIII
Alexander Hamilton
Nero
Chicago
O’leary
Adam
Cleopatra
Snakes
Gen
George Custer
Miles Standish
Casey Jones
Lot
Marie Antoinette
Mommy
Oedipus
Eve
Sandusky
Strickfaden’s
Strickfaden Nursery
Bell Ave
Oper
Sandusky’s
Chic Creations
Kanekalon
ROUTE
Buttercup
Capeless
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Simmons
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