Life difficult for stutterers
Dear Ann Landers recalls a 46 year old wife and mother describing the stigma and embarrassment of stuttering, the impact on daily life, and the need for respect. The letter cites millions affected, outlines historical treatments, lists famous stutterers, and offers the Stuttering Foundation of America for help.
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Ann Landers
Waco hearings thrust Zeliff into national spotlight
Bill Zeliff, NH Republican and co chair of the Government Reform subcommittee on national security, leads House hearings into the April 1993 Branch Davidian disaster at Waco Texas. The hearings follow the deadly ATF shootout and the deaths of 81 Davidians, including leader David Koresh, as federal agents moved to end the siege. Zeliff says supporters and press crowd his office as he faces intense scrutiny.
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Waco
Zeliff
House
Texas
David Koresh
Concealed Gun Instructor Seminar Opens in Austin
In a packed Austin auditorium 160 trainees from across Texas began training to teach concealed handgun courses under the new law. DPS Sgt. Starlane Riddle said the group includes certified instructors, law enforcement officers, and civilians. applicants pay 100 dollars and undergo 25 to 40 hours of instruction plus exams to earn instructor certification.
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Austin
Department of Public Safety Training Academy
DPS
Starlane Riddle
Davis
Terrell Hills
Community notices and events in Galveston and Texas City
Local bulletin items include library readings with Cowboy Pickus at Hitchcock Library, bird protection programs, and a Christy the Clown appearance with a bird feeder craft. Also listed are a memorial service for three children, living trust seminar details, Small Business Development Center courses, a band meeting at La Marque High School, and the Miss Black Ebony Beauty Pageant at Sanders Pool. Also road closure on Harborside Drive with alternate routes and a call for notices to Texas City Sun.
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Archie
Erica Garrett
Eric Johnson
Michael Williams
Grand Camp
Sanders Center
Texas City
Dwyan Anderson
Moore Memorial Public Library
Cowboy Pickus
Hitchcock Library
Christi the Clown
Scholarship banquet and fund drive planned in Barbour’s Chapel area
The Greater Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church Educational Fund Department holds its annual scholarship banquet at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Nessler Center with a $10 donation. A car wash and bake sale to support Amber Carpenter’s Ms. Texas pageant bid runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in front of Texas City High School.
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Greater Barbour’s Chapel
Amber Carpenter
Texas City High School
Tailgate Sale at Aldersgate Church Rescheduled for Saturday
Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 13217 FM 1764 rescinds to a tailgate sale running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Dealers invited. pickup loads of store inventory including baskets artificial flowers jewelry toys caps and more. Call 925-2552 for details.
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Aldersgate
La Marque Chamber Luncheon Set for Wednesday
The La Marque chamber luncheon will be held at 11 45 a m Wednesday at Firemen's Hall 230 Laurel. Benitos will cater fajitas for 8 dollars RSVP to 938 0527.
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la Marque
Firemen’s Hall
Laurel
Benitos
College of the Mainland invites child lab school applications
College of the Mainland will take applications from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday for full time slots in infant toddler and 3 to 4 year rooms. Interested parties should call Jennifer Whitted to apply.
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College of the Mainland
Jennifer Whitted
Cinderella musical at Mall on Saturdays through Aug
Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals presents a Saturday morning and afternoon production of Cinderella at Factory Stores of America near Corning Revere. Local teen to young adult performers star in a Texas twist version with audience interaction. Tickets cost 6 dollars at the door. part of proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Call 1 800 54 SHOWS.
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Texas
Galveston Island
America
Children’s Miracle Network
La Marque Rotary Arts and Crafts Festival at Mainland Crossing
The La Marque Rotary Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday in the Phar Mor Building at Mainland Crossing. Vendors are welcome. Call 938-2675 for booth information. Spaghetti supper Dickinson Optimist Club is having a spaghetti supper and auction at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Video Street.
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la Marque Rotary
Phar-Mor
Mainland Crossing
Dickinson Optimist Club
Knights of Columbus Hall
Video Street
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