Public Campground Guide Released for Texas
The Texas Highway Department released the Texas Public Campground Guide detailing about 450 public campgrounds in Texas. The directory covers primitive sites and elaborately modern parks with directions to undeveloped gulf beaches and other camping areas.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Gulf
Gulf Coast
Extension Service
Texas A&m University
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
U.S. Corps of Engineers
National Park Service
National Forest Service
Chambers of Commerce
Highway Department
Travel and Information Division
P. O
Tex
A J Wood 40th Anniversary at ER&E Baytown
Longtime Esso Research and Engineering Baytown employee A J Wood was honored for 40 years of service. He began in 1929 in the Baytown Refinery labor department, moved to the laboratory as a tester, and joined the old DC clerical forces in 1934. A designer and photographer, Wood produced visual aids, ran projection equipment, and showcased films in the Research Center Cinema. He and his family reside at 506 Pamela, with interests in jazz, antiques, and classic cars. He also served as a Democratic executive committeeman for seven years.
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A. J. Wood
Esso Research and Engineering Co
Baytown
Wood
Jimmy
Research Center
Goliad High School
The Making of the President 1968 by Theodore H White
Mary Campbell reviews Theodore H White's The Making of the President 1968 noting it clarifies much about the last campaign, with lively writing and thoughtful analysis of Wallace, McCarthy, and Johnson. The critic views the book as a strong, readable account despite partisan debates.
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Theodore H. White
White
George Wallace
Eugene McCarthy
Lyndon Johnson
Mary Campbell
United Nations Unveils New Dress for Girl Guides
The United Nations showed a new uniform for its 100 girl guides after months of work. The outfit features a royal blue miniskirt, white blouse, and a gold sleeveless tunic with brass buttons, made from dacron and wool. Some guides call it deglamorizing and worry about tailoring to fit.
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United Nations
Soheila Garrett
Vast underground water in Nebraska described by Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica states Nebraska contains about one billion acre feet of underground water. If pumped out it could cover the state with a lake twenty feet deep, illustrating vast groundwater reserves.
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Nebraska
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Raccoons Prepare for Winter in Cold Regions
Raccoons fatten themselves for the winter months but do not hibernate. In cold country they take long naps with ring tails curled over, sharp muzzles and black button noses.
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Winthrop
Dick Cavalli
Freckles
Henry Formhals
Sov
Mes. Kramhackle
Bazoo
oFfrereo US
Beng
Eek & Meek
Howie Schneider
Raju
Chauae
Pat OO
Mary
Priscilla
al Vermeer
Captaias
Me Mom
Carlyle Gan
Jun Gee
Leds Tian
Short Rius
Frank O'Neal
the Born Loser
Art Sansom
Captain Easy
Leslie Turner
ODP
Wienight
Loabing Mim 2
Pdiares Anl
OLS AE
Alley Oop
Ve Te Kamlin
Apo
Ness
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Ralph Heimdahl
Er&e
Southport
England
Rex
America
Hearing Aid Service Center
Gil Penton
Holiday Inn
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Houston
Carol Evans
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