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The Slice archive for July 22, 2011
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2011
Spokane 101
You probably already know this. But if you don't, you should. The late Robert Hanson, who lived in Spokane both before and after World War II, was the last surviving crew member of the storied B-17, the Memphis Belle. www.windcanyonbooks.com
Was looking for pics of Nixon at Expo
And found this. www.cognitivedissonance.tumblr.com
"Playmates of the Clouds"
There's a nice recollection of Hi-Flier kites at www.junkbox.com www.junkbox.com
Long ago and far away it was required
That you have strong feelings, pro or con, about Dr. Pepper. At least it was on my block back when I was about 12. Its fans thought of it as a zesty alternative to more mundane big-brand soda pop fare. Detractors argued that it tasted…
Higher education in the Northwest
www.rollerman05.wordpress.com
Yes, Bill Buckner played in Spokane
Did you read about his upcoming appearance in HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm"? www.1972topps.blogspot.com
When the minors weren't quite so minor
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People used to talk about this. A lot.
www.northcarolina.inetgiant.com
Anyone remember saving bottle caps?
They came with football players' pictures. And If you got enough of them, you could exchange them for junky prizes. As you can see, this was before the NFL was its current size. www.freesticker.blogspot.com
Something to be said for clean design
Have we really improved on these two looks? www.licenseplates.tv www.licenseplates.tv
It's aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!
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What was the first LP you ever bought? 8
Here's a picture of the album that was my first. From what I understand, a few other kids also purchased this record. I'd say it has stood the test of time. Better perhaps than my first .45 -- "Surfin' Safari"/ "409" by the Beach Boys.…
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