At Wits End Unwilling Audiences Hear of Vacation Travels
In a humorous essay, Erma Bombeck recounts how audiences tire of vacation tales from Africa and beyond. She jokes about sharing experiences at a 25th wedding anniversary trip, the inelegant attempts to entertain, and the sudden shifts in conversation when others reveal their own trips. The piece ends with a playful jab about another friend’s Japan trip.
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Erma Bombeck
Africa
Madison Square Garden
John Wayne
Miami
Arizona
Freeport
Ann Landers on birth control and Catholic views
Readers debate Catholic Church stance on contraception citing Pope Paul VI encyclical Humane Vitae. Jesuit expert says use of contraceptives is inherently evil, while studies show many Catholics use them. Also includes letters on party invites and wedding roles for a psychiatrist.
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Ann
Boston College
Massachusetts
Mass
Richard McCormick
Kennedy Institute
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C
Catholic Theological Society of America
Boston
Paul
McCormick
Pope Paul
Eva Tapia Initiated into Sul Ross Sorority
Eva Tapia was initiated into Alpha Delta Pi at Sul Ross State University Alpine as one of 20 members in the honor society. A senior, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roman Tapia of Pecos.
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Eva Tapia
Alpha Delta Pi
Sul Ross State University
Alpine
Miss Tapia
Roman Tapia
Pecos
Newcomer Families Arrive in Pecos Details
New Pecos arrivals include Jim and Helen Alexander with children Richard and Cheryl after moving from Oklahoma. He works as an observer for Continental Oil and attends First Assembly of God. Other new residents: Adam Torres at 414 N Cedar with his wife Augustina. Frank Ornelas of 911 S Pecan employed by Dresser Co. Gustavo Chabarria at 105 E 9th St with wife Anabelle, employed by Davis Construction.
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Pecos
Jim Alexander
Richard
Cheryl
First Assembly of God Church
Continental Oil Co
Oklahoma
Adam Torres
Augustina
N. Cedar
Frank Ornelas
Pecan St
Dresser Co
Gustavo Chabarria
Anabelle
E. 9Th St
Chabarria
Davis Construction
Child Health Kit Guides Family Health Buy Now
A three part kit from The Associated Press helps families focus on mental attitude and health care for children. It includes a 64 page booklet, an emergency treatment chart and two Health Passports for keeping health records. Priced at 1.95, order through the newspaper.
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Alton Blakeslee
Brian Sullivan
Associated Press
Preventing damage to beans through sanitation and storage
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service urges good sanitation and proper storage to retard insect damage to stored beans and peas. Tips include room temperatures between 65 and 95 degrees, 12 percent moisture, airtight containers, approved insecticides, freezing near 0 degrees, or heating to 150 degrees F for 30 minutes. The note also covers leaf recycling for compost, buying quality nursery stock, child safety guidance, and fabric blends of cotton and wool for clothing.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Becky Culp
Texas A&m University System
Understanding Scripture Through Faith and Teaching
A reflection urges readers to seek biblical understanding rather than blind faith, noting Jesus teaching the crowds and the need for intelligent belief. It also highlights 4-H programs aiding youth with disabilities and calls for volunteers to support exceptional children in communities.
Dear Mike Solves Car Gear and Glass Dilemmas
A reader asks how to reduce 1968 Mercury detonation with 95 octane fuel and if compression can be lowered by thicker head gaskets. Mike suggests retarding spark or replacing head gaskets, while notes double gaskets risk blowing out.
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Mike
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Wits End
Kenya
Regarlee
Frank
Japan
Ann Landers
Ives
P.O
Elgin
Illinois
Pecos Enterprise
Becky Rivera
Sul Ross
Robert Bruce
Teaneck
N.J
Zip
Ilene Carrington
Cornelius R. Stampres
Berean Bible Society
Chicago
Philip the Evangelist
God
The
Texas Agricultural Extension Ser
Julia Wilmot
S. Oak, Pecos
Michael Lamm
Hemmings Motor News
Bennington
Vermont
Mike Lamm
Rockefeller Plaza
New York
N.Y
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