Show Come to Our House 'The family took a historical tour of America’s East Coast stopping regularly to read the historical markers along the roadsides When they returned home the son was asked what impressed him most about our country’s past “Well” he said “I think it was thought-f- ul of all those people to make history right — Jim Harget along the main highways” Drive east on Lone Pine Road turn right At Crescent Lane where there’s a light Then farther on about a mile Look for a big white house ranch style With swimming pool and gorgeous flowers — The house beyond is ours Dorothy R McWood six-year-- old J A gossip is a person who believes the best bargains are in debasement —Frank Mclnnis Just as a man answered the telephone lightning struck the line and knocked him to the floor He got to his feet dazedly listened a moment to the dead phone and hung up “ Who was it dear?” his wife called from the kitchen “We were disconnected” he said “But from the way the conversation started I think it was your mother” —Ken Kraft - A traveler hurried to an airline agent “I heard Just your line has been hit by a strike” he said worriedly" “Will I have any trouble flying to Los Angeles on schedule?” "Oh no” the agent said calmly “The strike affects only our pilots” ' other weed killer ! 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Before I could scream the Brazilian officer shouted something to the terrified mob and they calmed down somewhat Then Galvao said placatingly: “Be calm You’re getting off right now ” The crowd receded like a spent wave Mob violence had been averted by the narrowest of margins Even then there was no indication that we were actually getting off We went to the dining room and were about to be served lunch when we were told that we were to transfer immediately to a tug alongside Confusion had reigned to the last but we didn’t care We were escaping our prison of the last 11 days As our Brazilian tugboat drew steadily closer to the dock I cast one backward glance at the Santa Maria A lonely khaki-cla- d figure paced the bridge I think it must have been Henrique Galvao Even then I felt little sympathy for the gaunt rebel leader who had endangered so many lives And then we were stepping off the tug onto the dock Our nightmare was over about weeds ! 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