Highlands Scouts Nominated For Bravery Medal
Gailen Hull and Harvey James, Highlands youths, are named for the Young American Medal for Bravery after saving five lives when their boat capsized in the San Jacinto river on April 10, 1954. Governor Allan Shivers nominated them. the award is conferred by Congress with presentation by the President.
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Harvey James
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Allan Shivers
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Annual Trek Of Migratory Workers Underway In U S
New York reports the annual trek of about two million migratory farm workers has begun coast to coast. Families travel in trucks to bean corn and fruit areas while hundred of Migrant Ministry staff and volunteers from the National Council of Churches provide health welfare and educational services in labor camps. The program operates across 25 states under 30 communion councils and local church groups.
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Perle Mesta Visits Tokyo During World Tour
Perle Mesta paused briefly Friday in her round the world tour in Tokyo. She spoke of her fondness for American servicemen and said she chats with soldiers to learn where they are. The former ambassador to Luxembourg records conversations with Americans in uniform to send home to families.
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Perle Mesta
Washington
Luxemibourg
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