World New Year Traditions From Scotland to Texas
A Richardson resident recalls customs from Scotland Finland Japan Greece Germany and the United States. Stories describe first footing in Scotland, tin fortune casting in Finland, shrine visits in Japan, St Basil gifts in Greece, lead pouring in Germany, and iconic Times Square celebrations in the United States with regional twists like Texas black eyed peas and champagne for luck.
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United States
Richardson
Scotland
Bridget Cunningham
Bridget
Greece
St. Basil
Kourabiedes
Diplos
Vassilopitta
Germany
Times Square
San Francisco
China Town
Texas
South Carolina
Addison's New Police Chief Leads Growing City
Addison Texas moves toward a full police department as Richard Sullivan becomes chief and oversees a two-officer team. Traffic is the chief challenge with Belt Line Road as a key corridor linking Dallas and I 35E. A new city complex with jail is planned for completion in April to house police and fire services.
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Addison
Richardson
Dallas Area
Highland Park
University Park
Richard S. Sullivan
Dallas County
Sullivan
Stemmons Freeway
Belt Line
City Hall
Denton
Dallas
Loos Stadium
Belt Line Road
Midway
Addison Police
Fly Your Flag on New Year's Day
January 1 is an official flag day as we reflect on the year and resolve to make 1973 better by flying Old Glory tomorrow.
Richardson Schools to Reopen Tuesday After Holidays
Richardson public schools will resume on Tuesday January 2 ending the Christmas and New Year break. Students spent days before departure decorating rooms and participating in charity activities, including making stuffed animals for Toys for Toys and other aid programs.
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Richardson
Richardson Forecast Calls for Fair Cool Sunday
The Richardson area weather will be fair and cool on Sunday with a high around 55 degrees in the afternoon and a nightly low near 30 degrees. The outlook suggests light winds and dry conditions through the day.
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Richardson
Richardson Daily News office closes for New Year
The Richardson Daily News will not publish on New Year’s Day. Business and editorial offices at 101 West Main will be closed Monday and reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Normal deadlines apply for Wednesday edition. Staff wishes readers a happy and prosperous New Year.
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Richardson Daily News
West Main
The
Daily News
Bank Evacuated As Bomb Hoax Tied To Extortion Demand
A bomb threat at Citizens State Bank in Richardson caused police and fire responders to evacuate the building. Bank President Douglas Pond described the call as precise and tactical, later deemed a hoax after the FBI took charge and the bank reopened within 20 minutes of evacuation. The incident involved Pond’s wife, a prior call to his home, and security procedures that averted harm. Both police and federal investigators coordinated to confirm the hoax and ensure safety.
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Citizens State Bank
Richardson
FBI
Douglas Pond
Pond
Spring Valley
Waterfall
Marylou
Richardson Police Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Attempted murder revealed in Richardson shooting
Richardson police investigate an attempted murder after Ray mond J. Rigutto, 30, was shot twice in his home by an unknown white male. Rigutto, in critical to fair condition, had a .38 pistol found at the scene. motive unknown.
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Richardson
Raymond J. Rigutto
Firestone
Rigutto
Richardson Police Department
Presbyterian Hospital
Richardson Symphony announces Young Artist Competition
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra launches its fifth annual Young Artist Competition open to all U S elementary to senior high students. Three divisions piano strings woodwinds brass. winners perform with the orchestra or its guilds. Final auditions open to the public. one winner earns 100 dollars and a May 1 subscription concert appearance. Applications to Mrs Robert M Kuhne in Richardson 75080.
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Richardson Symphony Orchestra
Richland Community College
Richardson
United States
Richardson Symphony Orches
Chris Xeros
Richardson High School
Robert M. Kuhne
RSO
Shenandoah Place
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Margareta Descher
Japan
Howard van Zandt
UTD
Meiji Shrine
City of
Ponce
Taerck
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