A Pittance For The Monument Fails In Texas Budget
The Game and Fish Commission receives 5000 for monument repair in a 2.6 billion biennial budget. Harris County lawmakers, led by Rep. Floyd and Sen. Baker, argued for a substantial sum to fix San Jacinto Monument, but committees rejected the request amid broader spending priorities.
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Baker
Texas
Battle of
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Mexico
Bere
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Supreme Court
Lufkin State School
Gainesville State School
Solons Tackle Teacher Bill in Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature plans a second special session to push the Hale-Aikin teacher pay raise, potentially up to 810 dollars yearly, with a projected 144 million cost over the next biennium. Gov. Price Daniel called lawmakers back after a two percent sales tax approval, and funds for Hale-Aikin were included in the 82.6 billion spending bill.
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Texas
Price Daniel
Gov. Daniel
Goose Creek
Rayburn Signals Cautious Optimism on School Aid
Speaker Rayburn of Texas expressed cautious optimism about federal school aid during a briefing. He noted work continues with President Kennedy’s administration and states, and he hopes the Ways and Means Committee can draft a bill closing tax loopholes before adjournment. He cautioned opposition remains strong.
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Washington
Rayburn
D-Tex
Kennedy
House Rules Committee
Ways and
Bible Verse About Faith From Romans Ten Seventeen
A brief scripture note quotes Romans ten seventeen stating faith comes by hearing the word of God. The passage emphasizes belief formed through preaching and the divine message.
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Tel
Baytown Sun masthead and staff details excerpt
Publication details show The Baytown Sun in Baytown Texas with editors publishers and staff roles listed. The fragmented text notes circulation, advertising, and national representation details typical of a mid century newspaper masthead.
Titov 23 Hours in Space Signals Soviet Lead in Tech
Tito v's 23 hour space run convinces Pentagon skeptics Russia dominates space tech. Telemeter data shows 17 orbits at 300 miles per minute, with Kazakhstan landing as announced. Russians develop advanced guidance and long range missile activity, while US plans lunar base tunnels. Americans vow to pursue orbit.
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Washington
Gherman Titov
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Pentagon
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United States
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Kremlin
Kazakhstan
Moscow
Siberia
Aral Sea
Kamchatka Peninsula
Na Uonal Space and Aeronautics Administration
America
Diaper Service Owner Promises 25 Cent Tip for News
Fort Wayne diaper service proprietor offers a 25 cent tip to any child who reports Mom’s pregnancy. The quirky fundraiser signals a growing business stretching into new territory as a local eccentric diary tale reveals a cryptic margin note T and F meaning Tempted and Fell.
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Bennett Cerf
Lan Macmahon
Fort Wayne
Quiz your way through a wild grab bag puzzle list
A garbled newspaper puzzle page asks ten questions about holidays WWI cemeteries explorers and monarchs, with extra clues on names like Preston and a teaser about future tense and arming royalty. It blends trivia prompts, wordplay segments, and odd tidbits without clear answers or context.
Beware inheritance can ruin your character and life
A humorous New York AP column argues that unexpected fortunes from inheritances often corrupt character and drain savings. It cites a man whose wife received a small bequest, leading to sleepless nights, creeping greed, and a net loss of 37 dollars. The moral: earn your living and stay normal, avoid dreams of sudden wealth.
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New York
Bowery
U S Oil and Gas Leases Decline in 1960
U S oil and gas acreage under lease fell by nearly two million acres in 1960, to 422.3 million, the second decline since WWII. Productive areas rose to 2.8 million acres, while non productive leases dropped to 36.5 million. Domestic crude output averaged about 6.15 million barrels per day in 1953, peaking later in the decade.
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Max B. Skelton
Houston
Api—Oi
United States
Independent Petroleum Association of America
North Dakota
Florida
West Virginia
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Montana
Kentucky
Wyoming
Missouri
Mississippi
Colorado
Utah
Perry
How Do You Stand Kennedy Berlin Crisis Opinion
Holmes Alexander notes Senator Mansfield and President Kennedy discussing Berlin as a free city under trusteeship and warns against White House moves to seek reelection. He praises Alexander’s columns on Berlin policy and urges Kennedy to prioritize freedom over political gain. He asks, how do you stand, sir.
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Holmes Alex
Kennedy
Sen. Mansfield
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West Berlin
Anata
Alexand
Manafield
God
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Hubert Suai Ee
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Avenue
Humphrey
Montana
Holmes Alexander
Spon
Capitol Hill
Alexander
World Wool Yield May Reach 5.65 Billion Pounds
The Agri culture Department says 1961-62 world wool production is estimated at a record 5.65 billion pounds, about 110 million more than last season. Prices may rise modestly by Sept 1 as Australian and South African markets open, with major surplus countries contributing much of the increase.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Australia
New Zealand
Argentina
Uruguay
South Africa
U.S
Know Your Bridge Openings And the Two Spades Bid
The text explains bidding choices in bridge, favoring suit strength and distribution over raw points. It argues opening with the higher ranking live-card suit, cautions against early heart openings that mislead partner, and discusses singletons and two spades as game-forcing, noting that distribution can outweigh high-card points in guiding the final contract.
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