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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

24 Dec 1981

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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1981

Page

3

Gatlin brothers recall Odessa Christmases and careers

Odessa figures Larry Gatlin and his brothers Steve and Rudy recall family Christmases in Odessa, gospel roots, and later careers. Larry visited Odessa with plans for a six week layoff and Nashville family time, while Steve and Rudy reflect on gifts, New York and Midland ties, and a large extended family.

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Odessa High Larry Steve Rudy Larry Gatlin Odessa M Olney Texas Gatlin Roger Miller Kris Kristofferson Nashville Janis Josh Kristen Steve Gatlin Cynthia Alison Shea Las Vegas Larry L. King the American John Connally Washington, D.C King Corpus Christi Midland Warren Burnett Edsel Warren Jack Eric Williams Midtown Manhattan Williams New York Beadle Bamford Broadway Jack Price Big Spring William Permian Playhouse Joey Odessa College Texas Tech Tech Francis Farmer
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Practical and whimsical gifts define a Texas Christmas

A reminiscing narrator weighs practical gifts like garage door openers and pipe wrenches against laugh worthy items such as a red fire engine and fancy unmentionables. He recalls a daughter Terri’s big recliner surprise for Poppa, and welcomes a newborn son born Wednesday. Macy's trips spice gift ideas as memories recur.

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West Texas Terri Mamma Poppa
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Christmas Spirit In The Line Of Duty

A radio watch shift ends Christmas Eve with a unit party for Lance Corporal George Pace. An artificial tree, gifts, songs and shared joy dissolve ranks, but Pace volunteers for perimeter guard and dies from shrapnel in July 1967 near Dong Ha. The narrator recalls Pace’s year round demonstration of Christmas spirit and his sacrifice.

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George Demilitarized Zone Radio Watch Hutch George Pace Dong Ha North Vietnam
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Soviets Increase Afghan Troop Strength to 90,000

U S officials report the Soviet Union has raised its troop strength in Afghanistan to 90,000, an all time high, while Kabul’s pro Moscow government struggles against rebels who control about 80 percent of the country. The December 27 1979 intervention remains a major international concern.

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Washington Soviet Union Afghanistan Kabul U.S Carter
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