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Rusk

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Rusk
(David) Dean. 1909--94, US statesman: secretary of state (1961--69). He defended US military involvement in Vietnam and opposed recognition of communist China
Rusk/Palestine State Park

Location: The Rusk Unit is located 3 miles west of Rusk on Highway 84; the Palestine Unit is located 6 miles east of Palestine.
Facilities: Campsites with full hookups, campsites with water and electricity hookups, tent camping, showers, restrooms, day-use group facility, picnic areas, nature trail, 15-acre lake, fishing pier, park store, playgrounds.
Activities: Camping, fishing, tennis, train excursion rides.
Special Features: Unique in the Texas park system, Rusk/Palestine State Park consists of two separate units connected by the historic Texas State Railroad. Train rides covering the 26-mile journey are offered on a regular basis from both locations.
Address: RR 4, Box 431
Rusk, TX 75785
Phone: 903-683-5126;
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/rusk_and_palestine
Size: 136 acres.
See other parks in Texas.
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He said that was true; so he brought a large basket of rusk or biscuit, and three jars of fresh water, into the boat.
Robinson Crusoe by Defoe, Daniel View in context
A tall, bony colored woman now entered the kitchen, bearing on her head a basket of rusks and hot rolls.
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An' wuth such masters uz a captun serves--the owners, the underwriters, an' the Board o' Trade, all pullun' an wantun' dufferent thungs--the owners wantun' quick passages an' domn the rusk, the underwriters wantun' safe passages an' domn the delay, an' the Board o' Trade wantun' cautious passages an' caution always meanun' delay.
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