Diamonds Probes Reach Earth's Mantle Through Kimberlite Pipes
Scientists from the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest return from South Africa with about a ton and a half of kimberlite rocks from diamond-bearing pipes. They plan to simulate mantle conditions up to 700000 psi and 2000 C to model the upper mantle and compare results with seismic and heat studies.
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South Africa
Kimberley
Graduate Research Center of
Southwest
Davis
MacGregor
Agro-American Corporation of
National Science Foundation
Christmas Fire Safety Reminders From City Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal A E Dandridge lists ten safety tips for the holiday season. Keep trees in water or sand, avoid electric lights on trees, check cords, use flame resistant decorations, keep decorations away from doors and heaters, turn off lights at night, avoid candles on trees, place combustibles away from fireplaces, remove wrappings promptly in metal cans, and remove the tree and combustibles soon after Christmas.
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A. E. Dandridge
Penney Employees to Receive Special Christmas Bonus
J C Penney Company announces a special Christmas payment to regular and part time associates employed on or before December 31 194, excluding management staff. Manager Loyd Dennis says the bonus adds to existing benefits including sick pay medical insurance life insurance profit sharing and purchase discounts.
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J. C., Penney Company
Loyd Dennis
Dennis
Penney Associates
Richardson Servicemen Cards Passed At Armed Forces Day
Attendees at Richardson's Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the football stadium were handed Send Messages To Servicemen cards bearing names of Richardson servicemen in Vietnam. Families in a reserved section watched J. J. Pearce read the list of Richardson men serving overseas.
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Richardson
Vietnam
Football
J. J. Pearce
Weekend Weather Outlook for Richardson Area
Fair conditions expected with little temperature change Monday and Tuesday. Highs reach the lower 70s today while Tuesday morning lows dip to around 40, and Sunday’s high reached 76.
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Richardson
Armed Forces Appreciation Day honors at Richardson field
Families of Vietnam servicemen joined civilians in a Sunday ceremony at Richardson's football field as General Haromd K. Johnson urged unwavering resolve. Dallas Mayor Erik Jonsson and other dignitaries attended while readings highlighted servicemen in Vietnam and civic aid.
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Richardsonitel
U.S
Viet Nam
Vietnam
Richardson
Dallas
Erik Jonsson
Graham Purcell
Wiliam Strange
J. J. Pearce
Reagan Martin
America
Maj. L . Carver
USMC
Johnson
Hanoi
Peking
South Vietnam
Cheif
Lin Piao
Seventeen Richardson stores spread Christmas cheer with Santa dolls
Seventeen Heights Village and Heights Village North stores in Richardson give away 51 red plush Santa Claus dolls this December three Saturdays. Shoppers may register at each visit, no purchase needed, and do not have to be present to win. The participating shops include Allen Case Ltd, Arrow TV, Ediths Dress Shop, Gordon's Jewelry, and others with late hours through Christmas. A World’s Fair tram will tour stores from December 9 to 12 with Santa at the wheel for added holiday fun.
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Santa Claus
Scott White
Kellis White
Briarcrest
Sam Drug
Richardson Heights Village
Heights Village
Heart of
Richardson
Heights Village North
Richardson Heights
Allen Case Ltd
Arrow TV
Edith’s Dress Shop
Gordon's Jewelry
Greene Hardware
Haskett Travel Agency
Kroger Food Store
L & S Food Store
Owens Shoes
Richardson Paint Center
Singing Bell Gift Shop
Sig's Suburban Fashions
Sun Rexall Drugs
Theo's
Village Carpets
White
Zale’s Jewelers
Dave Kaplan
Sun Drug
Kaplan
First National Bank of Richardson Surpasses $5 Million in Assets
John H. Pittman, president of First National Bank of Richardson, announced the bank’s total assets exceeded $5.2 million with deposits over $4.4 million. The bank is located at 812 South Central Expressway on the west side in a modern facility.
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John H. Pittman
First National Bank of
Richardson
South Central Expressway
Nation Enjoys Mild Weather Across Regions
Mild conditions dominated nationwide with clear skies and only light rain on the North Pacific Coast. Hoquiam Washington recorded about an inch of rain, while Midwest temperatures were not severe for the season. Overnight readings ranged from 12 degrees in Grand Forks North Dakota to 71 in Key West Florida with Southwest warmth in the 70s and 80s including Los Angeles 87 and Phoenix 90.
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Great Lakes
North Pacific Coast
Hoquiam
Wash
Midwest
Grand Forks
N.D
Key West
Fla
Los Angeles
San Diego State College
Phoenix
Ariz
Fort Worth
Tex
Richardson School Board Meeting Opens Public Session
Town Talk notes the Richardson School Board of Trustees meeting scheduled at 7:30 in the School Administration Building with public access. The Armed Forces Appreciation Day ceremony was impressive and spring efforts by the committee are praised for citizen pride and Johnson’s speech on freedom prevailing over darkness.
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Richardson
Johnson
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David Higgenbotham
Kelly Cook
Heights
Bell Line
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