Big Bend Park delays curb Texas tourist dollars, NPS head says
Fort Worth Aug 27 M R Tillotson Santa Fe regional director of the National Park Service says delays in establishing the Big Bend National Park hurt Texas revenue. He cites widespread inquiries from across the United States and notes for each park site accepted 100 are turned down. Tillotson plans a tour of the Big Bend area and compares the park to other national attractions.
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Santa Fe
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Affectionate Martha Smith Checks Bank Over Note
Mrs Martha Smith of Chicago spent a hot day at a cool alehouse reading and writing letters. She paid with a check and days later the bank recognized her handwriting and called her about it. She had signed the check Affectionately Martha.
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Martha Smith
Chicago
Martha
Chicago man cited for signpost crash cites blindness as excuse
Warren Odett of Chicago was arrested after knocking over a signpost and driving off without a license. He claimed near blindness and a blind pension from the state, saying even if he applied he could not obtain a license.
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Warren Odett
Chicago
Local banter on presidential grandparent claim
The passage records light chatter aimed at President Morelock about becoming a grandparent. Morelock reportedly said he did not mind being a grandfather but disliked the idea of something unspecified, reflecting a playful exchange in the campaign context.
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Prexy Morelock
Editor thanks A N Engle for Bartlett pears
The editor expresses gratitude to Mr A N Engle for Bartlett pears grown on West College Ave. He notes he raised plenty this year and mentions a pear weighing 15% ozs. The writer adds a light remark about liking fruit as much as venison.
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N. Engle
West College Ave
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