Editorials Business Brightens Texas University Index Up in January
The Bureau of Business Research reports Texas business activity rose 11 percent from December and 4 percent above January 1961. The index suggests 1963 may be a solid year for business, though not as strong as 1957. Only nondurable retail sales, nonresidential building permits, and average weekly earnings fell, while bank debits surged 12 percent and durable goods sales rose 6 percent.
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University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Texas
Building Prospects Improve in Texas February Contracts
February construction contracts in Texas reached $98,660,617 versus $117,040,507 last year, the Texas Contractor will report. The publication notes strong January and February totals, totaling $210,177,727 for 1963, marking one of the best two-month starts in state construction history.
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Texas
DNA and inheritance in education and snapdragon growth
In a Florida garden column, a Babson Park observer cites a government expert linking plant inheritance to human education. He argues DNA and RNA govern growth and talent, urging scholarship policies focus on students' aptitudes, not universal college paths, and calling for better teacher pay, selective aid, and parental insurance to fund deserved study.
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Agriculture Department
Rickover
Navy
Washington
Miami trash men adopt green and orange uniforms
Miami's 349 trash collectors debut new uniforms costing 37,000 dollars. The Department of Sanitation says prior attire varied by individual taste, causing dissatisfaction. The green coveralls feature orange lettering reading City of Miami and match freshly painted trash trucks.
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Miami. Fla
Miami
Department of Sanitation
Verse from Revelation on defilement and the Lamb's book
A Bible verse from Revelation chapter 21 states that nothing defiling or abominable, nor anyone who lies, will enter the holy city unless their names are written in the Lamb's book of life. The verse emphasizes purity and eternal inclusion for the faithful.
Baytown Sun masthead and staff list
The Baytown Sun masthead lists publication details including edition times and offices in Baytown Texas. It names staff such as Bred Hartman James H Hale Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson Robert K Gilmore and Corrie Laughlin with roles like Editor Publisher General Manager Managing Editor and circulation director. The notice also cites subscription rates and press associations.
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Bred Hartman , James H. Hale
Preston Pendergrass
Beulah Mae Jackson
Robert K. Gilmore
Weak Texas bill on open meetings stumbles in House
A Texas House bill to require open meetings for governing bodies passed without any penalties for violations. Rep. Brooks aimed to shield public records, while Rep. Shipley opposed, arguing the bill would expose records. The measure failed to gain strong support and is expected to die in the Senate.
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Austin
House
Texas
Chet Brooks
Harris County
Don Shipley
Brooks
Shipley
Baytown
Charles Whitfield
Bob Hughes
Dallas
Whitfield
Paul Floyd
Don Garrison
Henry Graver
W. J T. Miller
Herbert Shutt
Willis Whatley
Harris
F. Lee Duggan Jr
Bob Eckhardt
Tom Bass
Rep. Shipley
Senate
Rep. Brooks
Groucho Marx recalls iconic stage bit with Chico
Roucho Marx, in town for two TV shows, recalls many routines but highlights a courtroom sketch with Chico as opposing lawyers. Chico struggles with a witness and the judge commands, ask your witness a question. Groucho then places his portfolio on the judge and declares I rest my case.
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Roucho Marx
Chico
Groucho
TODAY'S GRAB BAG AND FOLK OF FAME PUZZLE MIX
A collage of trivia prompts and dated items. Questions cover Papal Avignon, Magna Carta phrasing, Seychelles ownership, US currency section zeros, and Manhattan width. It includes historical notes from 1396 Texas independence, 1849 Interior Department creation, birthdays, and a folk of fame guessing game with two figures.
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Papa
Avignon
John
Seychelles Islands
U.S
Manhattan Island St
Texas
Mexico
Congress
Interior Department
Powell Defends Puerto Rico Trips In Heated Hearings
Washington report details a bitter private hearing over Adam Clayton Powell's proposed 697000 dollar Education and Labor Committee budget. Republicans Kyl and Goodell pressed Powell on 25 Puerto Rico trips, a 2500 phone bill, and 1300 travel charges, while Powell defended legitimacy and pledged 110000 for minority staff.
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Drew Fearson
Washington
Adam Clayton Powell
WHS
Harlem
Education and Labor Committee
Administration Committee
Powell
John Kyl
Iowa
Charles Goodell
New York
Puerto Rico
Eastern Airlines
Congress
Kyl
Goodell
Rep
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Democrat
Hays
Gooder
How Do You Stand? Barry Goldwater on education aid
U S Senator Barry Goldwater argues two years after proposing tax credits for school expenditures that federal aid to education should be rejected. He says main opposition is church state controversy and taxpayer resistance. His plan would offer a $100 credit against net federal income tax for real property school taxes, expanding direct benefits to about 0 million taxpayers without federal control, letting states decide schooling needs. How do you stand, sir?
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Washington
Congress
Iowa
Open Letter to Business Community on Oyster Reef Bills
An open letter to business leaders in Harris, Chambers, and Galveston Counties urges opposition to HB 161 and HR 234. It argues removal of permanent oyster reefs from Galveston Bay could harm local tourism real estate and marine trades, and calls readers to write Sen Criss Cole and Sen A R Schwartz with impact details. The letter is signed by M. T. Waddell, president.
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Flarris
Chambers
Galveston
Texas House of Representatives
Garrison and Aliler
Harris County
Texas Senate
Bayshore Rod, Reef and Gun Club
Criss Cole
Harris
A. R. Schwartz
Brazoria
Galveston Bay
Bay Front
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Capitol Station
Austin
M. T. Waddell
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Digest
Crossword puzzle clues include Kestentay's answer 33 Jacob's som 38 Biblical name 2 Never poet 43 Blunders 45 Insect 48 Man's nickname.
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Kestentay
Jacob
Man
North East South 3NT After West Leads Spade
A bridge editorial outlines three optimal play lines after West leads a spade against 3NT. East may test diamonds or duck spades, with South aiming to secure extra tricks via diamonds and clubs. With perfect play the hand would drop one for South.
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North East South
Jedd
West
East
Tal
South
Tes Syndicate
Ing
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