22 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Plano Daily Star Courier
Location
Plano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1973
Page
1
A Plano crime report shows an 18 percent overall increase from last year driven by auto thefts up 43 percent and thefts over 50 dollars up 37 percent. Burglary rose eight percent while thefts under 50 climbed 50 percent in October, with 30 incidents vs 20 in September.
Skylab crew faces possible postponement of a 62 hour spacewalk as mildew appears on longjohns. Gerald Carr Edward Gibson and William Pogue may still proceed after drying efforts, with an alternate plan to catch up on station chores if needed.
A new furlough program allows 453 Georgia inmates to leave at 6 a.m. Thursday and return by 6 p.m. Saturday for a 60 hour holiday. Since the program began last year over 1,500 inmates have earned leaves, with officials calling it a genuine incentive that must be earned.
Reports from Van West Virginia note a theft of two cooked 20 pound turkeys and sides from Van High School during a Thanksgiving meal, while Pentagon budgets cut servicemen's turkey portions to 10.5 ounces amid higher meal costs. The Mattaponi Indians present a yearly turkey and rockfish tithe to Virginia's governor, with tax-exempt status on their 125 acre reservation.
About two dozen men attended a one day Santa Claus school hosted by Dallas youth directors and educators at a Baptist church. A five year old girl explained Christmas with songs and Scripture while a psychology expert discussed how to handle children with varied wishes. Ross Scott, among the attendees, praised the program and prepared to be a good Santa despite fitting issues with the costume.
Thanksgiving reflections note fuel shortages and scarce goods. Americans face rationing, higher costs, and limited comfort while many go hungry. The piece urges gratitude and sharing, citing global inequality and the hope for voluntary generosity rather than government coercion.
The Gladys Harrington Public Library received an overdue copy of Gone with the Wind dated December 28 1968. Librarian Maribelle Davis noted the book arrived with a due slip and pocket. Last week 550 overdue books had fines suspended, ending Sunday. residents were urged to return items at the front desk or via the west side book drop.
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