Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham Turns Dummies Into Performers
Jeff Dunham, a 15 year old Richardson High sophomore, creates life like figures from wood including Monty, Frankenstein, and others. He voices them while practicing ventriloquism to master the art and illusion. Dunham also DJs with Crystal Freedom and plans to study broadcasting in college with his dummies in tow.
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Jeff Dunham
Monty Ballew
Dunham
Monty
Richardson High School
Edgar Bergen
Mortimer Snord
Finis Robinson
Zephyer Hills
Fla
Frankenstein
Fillbert S. Nut
Abner Snorkeldorf
Glenn Gaines
Crystal Freedom
Confucius
TP and L seeks $118 million rate hike in Texas
TP and L seeks city and PUC approval for rate increases of 25.4 percent for homes, 23.4 percent for municipal services and 14.9 percent for business customers. The move would raise annual revenues by about $118 million and fund a conversion from natural gas to lignite coal and nuclear fuel as two new plants come online in 1978.
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Texas Power and Light Co
Tp&l
Public Utility Commission
Austin
PUC
Ardy England
Richardson
England
Martin’s Lake
Montecello
Farmers' strike not felt at markets here
Area supermarket representatives report the national farmers strike is not affecting operation or delivery in Richardson stores. Kroger Minyard Safeway and Tom Thumb say no unusual buying and no plan for a 48 hour warehouse shutdown.
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National Farmers
Richardson
Kroger
Minyard
Safeway
Tom Thumb
Jack Burr
100 Spring Creek Village
Tom Thumb Food
Wylie
Ira Riker
Safeway Food Stores
Garland
Carter
Christmas Eve Traditions From Richland Elementary Students
Fourth to sixth graders at Richland Elementary share original verses about Christmas Eve. Michelle Onofrio notes opening one present after church and enjoying a sweet treat. Others mention church attendance, opening gifts, or visiting a Chinese restaurant. Page 2 of the Daily News features more responses.
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Richland Elementary
Michelle Onofrio
Changing views on women's rights at Richland College
A Richardson Daily News lifestyle editor recounts shifting from traditional views to support for women's rights amid discussions with colleague Carl Covington and exposure to issues such as divorce, pay gaps, and battered women. Dr. Mead’s remarks and campus events highlight progress and remaining gaps in gender equality.
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Richardson Daily News
Carl Covington
Margaret Mead
Richland College
UTD
Richland
Luke Barber
Dr. Mead
Nurse Mead
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Monty Proba
People
Channel 8
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