I read newspaper archives in search of stories to add to my family history. A distant cousin from Galveston got a wee mention at the top of the page under "Folks and Events." But soft, read what's written elsewhere:
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Sidney was in good company that day in January 1961. Have a walk down memory lane and see familiar names: Angie Dickinson, Gregory Peck, Don Ameche (whose face I see whenever Anonymous activists appear wearing their signature masks), Oklahoma's own Ben Johnson (from Pawhuska. Quick, stream The Last Picture Show NOW!). Gladys Parker was named "Checker of the Year" down at the local supermarket. I see that champion of the loin-cloth, Charlton Heston, and poor Elsa the Lion's obituary. Scotland Yard spying on strippers. And a friendly termite company ("Howdy, Neighbors!").
See what's playing at the movie theatre? How in the SAM HILLS did D. H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers get past the local stuffed shirts?
Galveston, oh Galveston.
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