Walter Williams Story Told by His Great Grandson
Great grandson Malyvin Magers profiles Walter Williams the last Civil War veteran living, a Confederate forage master. The piece recalls his long life, hunting, fox chases at 108, love of coffee and venison, a 110 year old stamina, family ties in Texas, and his devotion to democracy despite age.
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Malyvin Magers
Walter Whama
Associated Press
South
Yankees
Walter Williams
Tom
Army
Franklin
Tex
Tlouston
Houston
Willie Mae Bowles
Walt
Bill James
Bill
Austin
W. A. James
San Antonio
Williams
Texas
James
Highway Department Lists New Roads Cost
AUSTIN AP The Texas Highway Department reports the state highway system now totals 60 374 miles and 3 200 000 spent on building and maintaining the system. Eighty percent of funds were used for construction this year and 18 percent for maintenance. The construction share has averaged around 70 percent through the department's history.
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Austin
Highway Department
Abo
D. C. Greer
Broadway Music Man Star to Pause Stage Run for Films
New York AP report notes Robert Preston, two years in The Musical Man on Broadway, plans to shift to film singing and acting. He credits the show with sharpening his voice and stage presence, while acknowledging his earlier villain roles and comic parts. He hints at future musical offers but jokes about replacing Mowara.
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Broadway
Wevs
Outlook Goon Menico City
Gonzalo Goul president of the National Chamber of the Construction Industry says the outlook for next year is excellent. The article mentions 76 million Americans own life insurance and includes fragmented quotes about acting and staying prepared in the film industry.
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Menico City
Gonzalo Goul
National Chamber of the Construction Industry
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SEARS
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