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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1971
Page
10
Mary Ann Harbert, released after 32 years in China, describes life in a rural commune with a garden and pets. She recalls daily guard presence, playing badminton and cards, and passing time with English-speaking Chinese people. She traveled from Hong Kong to Valley Forge and hopes to be home by Christmas.
About 1,300 Action agency workers face pay reductions next Tuesday due to expired stopgap funding as House and Senate fail to agree on continuing legislation. Payments for the last two days of a two week period lack legal authority, with other agencies similarly affected pending resolution.
Robert Montoya, 28, hires out as a pantomime mannequin at a Torrance shopping center opening. He performs as a motionless figure that suddenly stirs, drawing laughter and surprised reactions from shoppers while he explains his art and idol Marcel Marceau. He notes the risks of fans reacting physically.
An Old New York tale recalls Virginia, who grew from eight to a public school teacher and principal, reflecting on The Sun’s absence and the famous Santa Claus letter. It contrasts belief and skepticism, noting Santa’s enduring presence through faith, love, and generosity.
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