The Slice archive for April 24, 2012
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
Of course, the reverse is also true
www.historylink.org Ever heard anyone use the "Power City" slogan? Probably not. According to www.historylink.org this button dates back to 1909.
Newcomers unlearning the old ways
There's something people do here that those in certain other parts of the country simply do not do. I'm speaking, of course, of standing under the front porch light after dark with the door held open. In parts of the U.S., that would invite an…
Remembering the airport bear, pre-9/11
"Yes, I, too, miss the giant polar bear," wrote Joan Williams. "Another thing I miss is standing by the windows and getting to watch the planes depart and arrive. "Way back, when I was a single mom of six little ones, my oldest son (who…
He wanted to see Stephanie Vigil naked
Years ago, The Slice column asked what local person readers would like to see naked. One caller, who had been in my column before and who identified himself on this occasion, named the Q6 anchor. He was quite straight-forward and matter-of-fact about it. No heavy…
This date in "Twilight Zone" history
"Stopover in a Quiet Town" first aired on April 24, 1964. A couple who assume they are just hung over from too much partying discover that they have been on an altogether different sort of trip. www.fanpop.com
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