Communists exploit Laos crisis while urging U S withdrawal
The writer argues that North Vietnamese and Cambodian actions threaten Southeast Asia and that U S bombing and negotiations should continue. He contends critics in Congress misrepresent the Laos situation, urging persistence in military pressure and a safe withdrawal for American servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Southeast Asia
United States
Laos
Paris
America
Thailand
Siam
Cambodia
Vietnam
Washington
United States Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
U. S
South Vietnam
Winters Enterprise Front Page News and Community Notes
Local paper from Winters Texas dated Friday April 3 1970 covers community notices school events and town updates. Page 8 features brief items on residents church activities and upcoming local meetings with concise reports and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters Enterprise
Texas
County Savings Bond sales total $5,034 in February
United States Savings Bond sales in Runnels County reached 5034 in February per County Bond Chairman E C Grindstaff. First two months total 14992 5 percent of the 1970 sales goal. Texans bought 16678196 in February an up 16 percent from February 1969. Series E monthly sales 15497 million vs 12940 million in 1969 up 19.7 percent. A large cigar record measures 5 ft 7 in by 26 3 4 in.
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United States Savings
Runnels
E. C. Grindstaff
Treasury
Fisher County Farmer B R Etheredge Dies at 61
B R Etheredge known as Bull died at 12 30 p m Sunday March 22 after a heart attack at his Hobbs area farm. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a longtime Fisher County resident. Funeral held Monday at First Baptist Rotan with burial Hobbs Cemetery. Survivors include his wife two sons a daughter his parents eight brothers and four sisters eight grandchildren.
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B. R. (Bull) Ethridge
Fisher County
Callan
Rotan
Hobbs
First Baptist Church
Mr. Etheredge
Sara Willie Smith
C. G. Smith
Mr. Smith of
Winters
Hobbs Baptist Church
W. S. Etheredge
Billy C
Roby
Bernon R. Jr
Bedford
George Gantt
Texline
T. E
Dallas
B. B
O. F
Waco
W. B
C. C
Roscoe
S. L
Sam
Hermleigh
Bob
Gorman
Edna Ruth Cave
Alpine
Tara Lou Duke
Boswell
Mabel Price
Faye Rinker
Snyder
Dale Sewing Club Meets at Hambright Home
Dale Sewing Club gathered Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Clarence Hambright to piece quilt blocks. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Marvin Traylor E. E. Thormeyer Leland Hoppe Ernest Smith Verge Fisher I W Rogers Clifton Davis Jack Whittenberg and Clarence Hambright.
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Dale Sewing Club
Clarence Hambright
Marvin Traylor
E. E. Thormeyer
Leland Hoppe
Ernest Smith
Verge Fisher
I. W. Rogers
Clifton Davis
Jack Whittenberg
Easter Guests Gather at Whittenberg Home
Visitors at the Whittenberg residence on Easter Sunday include Pete Wessels and Clarence Wessels, Willis Whittenberg and Ralph Whittenberg, Ervin Ray Wessels and Sherry Lynn, Dennis and Kay Lea of Monahans, Ray Prescott of Fort Stockton, Randall Watson, Terry and Lorrie DeAnn of Coleman, and Carl Turk. The Library of Congress was founded on April 24, 1800.
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Jack Whittenberg
Pete Wessels
Clarence
Willis Whittenberg
Ralph
Ervin Ray Wessels
Sherry Lynn
Dennis and
Kay Lea
Monohans
Ray Prescott
Fort Stockton
Randall Watson
Terry and
Lorrie DeAnn
Coleman
Carl Turk
Apple Dishes and Recipes From Mrs O Connor Column
Home demonstration notes on flavoring apples with spices for sauces muffins and desserts. Includes Fudgy Applesauce Cake and Apple Sauce Drop Cookies with detailed ingredient lists and baking directions.
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Juanita O’connor
Diversity Club Met In McAdams Home
The Diversity Club met at Mrs. John Q. McAdams home last Thursday. Dr. Lois Bellis reviewed a booklet on Clear Water from the General Federation of Women's Club Library in Washington DC. Mrs. C. E. Sewell presented papers on Your Home and A Safe Use of Pesticides. Members included Mrs. Joyce Krause who reported on the District Convention in Brownwood March 21.
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Lois Bellis
General Federation of Women’s Club
Washington
D. C
C. E. Sewell
Diversity Club
John Q. McAdams
Joyce Krause
Brownwood
George Washington
C. R. Kendrick
Roy Young
Clarence Ledbetter
C. R. Billis
George Garrett
Z. I. Hale
London bookseller claims world’s largest shop
W and G Foyle Ltd, London, operates the world’s largest bookshop with over 30 miles of shelving. The massive store houses an immense range of works and attracts readers from across the region.
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W. & G. Foyle, Ltd
London
Hirakud Dam's 15.8 Mile Length Report
A measurement notes Hirakud Dam in India extends about 15.8 miles along its embankment. The figure is cited as part of technical descriptions of the dam complex and regional water projects.
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Hirakud Dam
India
Lupe Cardenas Dies at North Runnels Hospital
Lupe Cardenas 71 died at 11 10 p m Monday in North Runnels Hospital Burial followed at Wingate Cemetery under Spill Funeral Home He was born December 12 1898 in Gonzales married Longina Soto February 17 1944 and lived in Gonzales Wingate and Abilene area Survivors include his wife two sons Lupe Cardenas Jr and Theodore four daughters a step daughter and four brothers and four sisters
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Lupe Cardenas
North Runnels Hospital
Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Patrick Ryan
Omi
Wingate Cemetery
Spill Funeral Home
Gonzales
Longina Soto
Wingate
Theodore
Lupe Cardenas Jr
Mary Carol Wingate
Betty Maddenas
Betty Maddry
Gloria Esparza
Abilene
Flavino Cardenas
Jessie Cardenas
Ambrocio Cardenas
el Campo
Joe Cardenas
Louise
Juanita Montoya
Petra Gonzales
Winters
Jesusa Garcia
Tomasa Cardenas
Tur in Papyrus Map of Egyptian Gold Mine
The Tur in Papyrus dates to around 1520 B C and shows the layout of an ancient Egyptian gold mine with a labeled map indicating shafts and surface features. The artifact provides early evidence of mining planning and resource extraction in New Kingdom Egypt.
Longest Greek word appears in Aristophanes works
A purported 170 letter Greek term is claimed to appear in Aristophanes The Ecclesiazusae an ancient comic play. Scholars note whether the claim is genuine or a modern construction and discuss its place in linguistic history.
Largest encyclopedia compiled by Chinese scholars 1403 1408
A colossal encyclopedia was created by about 2,000 Chinese scholars between 1403 and 1408, totaling 11 095 manuscript volumes. The project stands as the era’s most extensive reference work, reflecting strong imperial scholarly support and vast archival effort.
Earliest Crossword Puzzle Invented by Arthur Wynne
English born Arthur Wynne created the first crossword puzzle published in the New York Times on December 21, 1913 marking a milestone in puzzle history.
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Arthur Wynne
New York Times
Oldest National Anthem Kimigayo Dates to Ninth Century
The Japanese national anthem Kimigayo traces its words to the ninth century, making it the oldest known national anthem. The lyric origins tie to imperial court poetry and early state symbolism, reflecting Japan's long ceremonial tradition.
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Japan
Lumber Insulation Claim From Texas Forestry Association
The Texas Forestry Association states that one inch thickness of lumber provides insulation equivalent to six inches of brick or twelve inches of concrete, highlighting wood’s comparative thermal performance.
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Texas Forestry Association
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Omar Burleson
North Vietnam
B. R. Etheredge
Roger Robinson
Bill Craven
Hambright
Whittenberg
Library of Congress
Farah
Koratron
FaraPress
Sann Ee
McAdams
Dacron
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