104 Year Old Learns to Read and Write in Texas
Mrs Lillie Lester, born 1862 near Terrell Texas, enrolled in Henderson Junior College adult basic education program in Athens. After five months of perfect attendance she can write her name read and do elementary arithmetic. She will be honored by officials who credit longevity and good habits.
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Athens
Tex
Lasterto
Lillie Lester
Henderson
Lester
Terrell
Congress
James A. Turman
U.S
Willie
Office of Health, Education
Mae Zaker
Congress Eyes Labor Crackdown Amid Strike Fears
Washington reports a national contractors group accuses unions of excessive wage demands and speculates the new Congress may pursue strike curb legislation. A White House task force studies protecting national interests as labor disputes worry the public and the administration.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Associated General Contractors of America
Texas
George Christian
Justice, Labor
Johnson
James J. Reynolds
McLennan to Name Successor for Solon Seat
Governor Connally ordered a special election in McLennan County for January 7 to elect a successor to Representative George Cowden of the 35th District. Cowden resigned effective Bee 31, ending his two terms in the Texas Legislature.
Allied Forces Readied to Respond If Viet Cong Break Truce
In Washington AP officials say American and allied forces in Viet Nam will use air power to defend themselves if the Viet Cong violate the holiday truce. They expect the cease-fire to be harder for Communists to sustain and warn of a willingness to resume fighting if attacked. Secretary of State Dean Rusk reiterates no basis for extended North Vietnamese operations and stresses firm resolve to shoot back if truce breaches occur.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Rusk
Chicago
Dean Rusk
Jang
North
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