Daily Archives: April 27, 2002

Small town blues

Also in today’s Chron, a 100-year-old synagogue in the small town of Wharton (about 40 miles southeast of Houston) is closing due to declining membership. The descendants of the original Jewish settlers have moved on to big cities here and … Continue reading Continue reading

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Boyz only, no gurlz allowed

From today’sChron: Representatives of Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah reportedly asked that female air traffic controllers be barred from their duties during his flights in Texas. A Federal Aviation Administration employee, speaking to The Dallas Morning News on condition of anonymity, … Continue reading Continue reading

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