Letters From North America by Peary Perry
An exploration of American language quirks seen through foreign eyes. A Beijing student, a German dinner guest, and a Chinese émigré illustrate misread phrases like hold on tied up and lighten up, revealing how American tact and slang perplex visitors and sometimes provoke unintended humor.
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North America
Peary Perry
France
China
Russia
U.S.A
Moscow
Ivan
Igor
Beijing
America
Germany
Cedar encroachment blamed for aquifer harm in Texas letter
A Texas reader cites a Texas A&M hydro study on rainfall return to the Edwards Aquifer and argues cedar infestations across central Texas threaten water supply and wildlife. The writer challenges Fish and Wildlife protections for the golden cheeked warbler, urging cedar control to protect aquifer and habitat.
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Texas A&m
Sonora
Texas
Tom Theron
Travis County
Bexar County
Edwards
Barton Creek
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Barton Springs
F&w
Pedernales Falls State Park
Cedar encroachment spurs SOS ordinance criticism in Austin
Mrs. Coni Ross argues that Travis County aerial maps show cedar over impervious cover along Mopac, challenging a city rule that bans building a house, a barn, or rebuilding businesses along the corridor. She labels the ordinance ridiculous and cites 67000 acres of cedar canopy as evidence.
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Austin
Mopac
Travis County
Coni Ross
WISD tax rate meeting urged in school budget letter
Dear Editor, on Monday September 19 the WISD Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. to disapprove their proposed tax rate for 1994 1995. The letter compares the year’s proposal to last year’s, notes increases in revenue budget and expenditures, and questions tax levels versus inflation. Shea Casey urges taxpayer input and checks on cost control.
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WISD
Daydreamers Acknowledge Hidden Realities Of Thought
A reflective line notes that daily dreamers perceive numerous details unseen by those who dream solely during the night. It highlights awareness arising from daytime imagination and its contrast with nocturnal dreaming.
Why Do Kids Want to Use Drugs Anyway
A diary style piece explores parental responsibility for youth drug use through a hypothetical morning in a family. It presents unnamed questions and blanks to prompt readers to consider how everyday routines and substances influence a child's decisions about drugs.
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Mark Uraves
Hays County
Dad
Joe
Mary
Mom
Grammy
Dan
Cost analysis urged on GTE ballot for Kyle Buda San Marcos
A reader urges voters to calculate the value of the GTE extended calling plan for Kyle, Buda and San Marcos. If monthly calls average 50 minutes, the 3.50 fee may be justified. under 50 minutes, vote against. The note cites 7 cents per minute from current bills.
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Ear
Kyle
Buda
San Marcos
Angela Sembera Hovis
WISD tax penny worth and figures cited
At the September 6 WISD board meeting officials quoted a tax penny generating about 25 000 to 27 000 dollars while Laurel Gold stated 25 000. Emitt Herod gave 26 197 62 with note reappraisals could raise taxes. Auditor Bill Herzog cited a 353 million adjusted tax base yielding a penny value. See Penny, page 5.
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WISD
Laurel Gold
Emitt Herod
Hays County
Bill Herzog
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Wimberley
Mary Saunders
Manacine
Harrell
Stone Park
Suite
Compuserve
Wimberley View
P.O
Wimberley, Texas
Shea Casey
Edgar Allan Poe
Spiro
Dana Steinheimer
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