Truman's 40th Anniversary Greeting to Boy Scouts
President Truman extends greetings to Boy Scouts of America on the 40th anniversary. He notes 2,500,000 current members and 16,500,000 since 1910, highlights plans like Liberty statues and the National Jamboree at Valley Forge June 30 to July 6, stressing liberty and patriotism. The message links Scouting to Washington era ideals and the nation’s heritage.
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Ashington
BOY Scouts OF America
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Washington
Harry Truman
New Cars Registered in Alpine During January 1950
The Alpine area reports 27 new motor vehicles registered in January 1950. Registrants include J. C. Thain, Joe T. Lane, C. W. Roberts, Ralph H. Meriwether, Grant Morriette, Ray Berry, and many others from Alpine and nearby towns. The list notes makes such as Plymouth, Willys, Cadillac, Dodge, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Buick, Chrysler, GMC, and a Terrific mix of sedan, coupe, wagon, and pickup models. The Toy Scouts Exploring program invites interested young men to join land sea and air activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Thain
Alpine
Plymouth
Joe T. Lane
Willys Kup
C. W. Roberts
Cadillac
Greet Bros
Dodge
Ralph H. Meriwether
Chevrolet
Grant Morriesette
Ray Berry
Rosa Parsons
Buick
Donnie B. Parker
Marathon
J. L. Dodd
F. C. Fulcher
Terlingua
Hervey P. Seik
L. D. Cox
Oldsmobile
Alice L
Joy Evans
Paul W. Vogt
Chrysler
Floyd L. Young
Heebe A. Jones
John M. Moore
WN. Graham Jr
W. E. Moore
Mrs. B. B. West
J. W. Shepperd
D. Hay
A. Moore
Alberto Moreno
GMC
Casner OU Co
The
Toy Scouts of America
Texas firms total 4 million in Walsh-Healey materials
Texas dealers manufacturers and oil producers received 4 060 336 for materials supplied to the federal government under the Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act in Q3 1949. Major item was petroleum and coal products at 1 500 314, with containers 12 198 and other classes including electrical equipment and machinery.
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Dallas
Texas
Walsh-Healey
William J. Rogers
U. S. Department of Labor
Nec
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New Mexico
Southwest
Rogers
Naval Electronics Unit Established At Sul Ross
Sul Ross College forms a contract with the Navy to establish a local volunteer United States Electronics unit on campus. About 15000 dollars of equipment from the Eighth Naval District in New Orleans is setup in a leased building for five years. The program trains personnel in electronics for possible national emergencies. active duty is not required now. Platoon members are unpaid unless the unit expands to a company with thirty five members then members receive a share of base pay.
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Sul Ross College
United States Navy Department
Sul Ross
United States Electronics
R. M. Hawkins
Eighth Naval District
New Orleans
Navy
William H. Perryman
United States Reserve
Johnny Powell
Naval Reserve
Texas debuts new drivers license system last week
Texas introduces a new driver license format under the Texas Department of Public Safety. The system features mailed post cards, expiration notices, and a recorded renewal copy to help motorists renew on time. Existing licenses stay valid until renewal. Cost remains fifty cents for Operator two years, one dollar for Commercial one year, and three dollars for Chauffeur one year.
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Texas
Austin
Homer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
A. F. Temple
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Truman
San Angelo
San Angelo, Texas
E. Helland
Tex
Naval Electronics Unit
L'Estrange
Henry van Dyke
Lange
Billy Ward
Coca-Cola
Ward's
Mobil Service
Packard
Westinghouse
MT A
Servel
Alpine Butane Company
Lowes
Fisher
Elland
Casner Motor Company
Aigine, Texas
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