Bentsen call for foreign aid rethink stirs Texas debate
Editorial praises Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. for proposing replacing foreign aid with a $150 million yearly program to bring 100,000 students to U.S. colleges. It argues training youth abroad strengthens allies, cuts costs, and could end costly aid, urging a shift toward self-sufficient economies and noting Soviet education of satellite nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte
Bentsen
United States
U.S
U. S
Eisenhower
Congress
Sians
Russia
Western Alliance
Germany
County politics shift ends GOP control and bootleg crackdown
A county long led by Republicans saw their grip weaken after a reform wave. A new sheriff, a farmer and coal dealer, launched a clean up against bootleggers and gamblers, prompting arson, court actions, and a state raid that shut a downtown night club before new management reopened. The governor backed by public opinion ordered enforcement, signaling a major turnover in law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grib
Aircriff
State Highway Patrol
Bessie Sawyer Builds Independence with Home Telephone Service
Orange resident Bessie Sawyer, born in California, runs a home telephone answering service for seven years. She offers 2¢-hour service using 29 telephones, proving determination plus practicality can yield self sufficiency and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Sawyer
Orange
Miss Sawyer
Try And Stop Me By Bennett Cerf
Anne laments Tony's overfamiliar taste in risque songs and his habit of whistling melodies, prompting a witty exchange with her Vassar roommate about his behavior and attitude. The humor centers on social nuance and campus commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Anne
Vassar
Bille Verse Emphasizes His Pubert on the Law of the Lord
A religious verse from an unspecified source highlights the law of the Lord as a central guide. The wording centers on obedience and reverence, framing scripture as a moral compass for life. The fragmentary text suggests devotion and doctrinal focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Reds Fear Food Shortage Hits Communist East Germany
United Press reports a wave of panic buying in East Germany as shortages strike basic foods like bread and sugar. Agriculture Minister Scholz is described as removed from his post amid a worsening supply crisis affecting the Soviet bloc and China, with authorities seeking explanations for failed quotas and policy failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charim
McEcann United Press
East Germany
Red
Poetory
Paul Scholz
Soviet Russia
China
Germany
West Berlin
Red Zone
Communist Central Comninition
Camia
Reis
Dany
Mersenurg
Scholz
Georgi M
Enkov
Fragmented knowledge quiz mixes history and trivia
A jumble of questions and names spans Connie Mack and Jeremiad usage, US ambassadorship to the USSR, presidential term counts, historic quotes, and notices of births and birthdays. It mentions Edward Hyde Clarendon, Patrick Henry, and various figures, with dates and biographical hints interwoven.
Washingtons rubber monopoly sale seen widening control
Washington news column by Drew Pearson outlines how postwar port Neches and government plant sales could hand over synthetic rubber to Goodyear Gulf Texan U S S Chemicals. It argues the plan consolidates power with four big firms and oil partners, eroding competition and boosting price control. The piece cites Yates and Vincent Vinson under scrutiny of FTC and Commerce bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Washington
Aoe
Truman
Federal Trade Commission
Shell Oil
Firestone
Goodyear
Shell
Eisenhower
Harvey Firestone
Charley Willis
White House
Sherman Adams
Harvey
Ike
J. Edward Howrey
Chesterfield Oppenheim
FTC
Saehairman
Justice Department
Ed Howrey
Senate
Ald Trust
Federal Communicatons Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Civil Aeronautics Board
Yates
Port Neches
Texas
Goodyear-Gulf Chemicals
Texan+ U. S&S. Chemicals
Gulf OU
Texas Oil Co
ESSO
Atlas Tires
General Motors
du Pont Corp
Illinois
Ethyl Corp
Standard
New Jersey
Standard and
du Pont
U. S
U. S. Rubber Co
Atlas
Goodyear, Gulf
Texas Co
U. S. Rubber
Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Stanley Barnes
Barnes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
West Lobit
Robert Augur
Grandpa Augur
West Loirit
Hartman
Switzerland
Salina
Kan
Fails
Marlin
By Fred Hartman
West Lobbit
THE
Houston Press
Baytown
Harris County
Precinct No. 2
Tme
Baytown Sunt
By Preston Pendergrass
Republican
Central
Tence
Maquor
Eaming Lawn
Elmer Wheeler
Aiteh Kay
Jericho
Abingdon
England
Buda
By Bennett Cerf
Communist
Central Press
Connie Mack
Jeremaid” Ingle
Ussr
Namie
Edward Hyde Clarendon
Trymouth
Tags
Patrick Henry
Rapny Tirthads
Vierence FB
Allen
Ohio
Egan Petri
Tom Crawford
Motion Plettra Star
Europe
New York
Aeolian Hall
Music Institute For Foreigners
Wiesbaden
South America
State Conservatory of Music
Saarbrucken
Norwich
Conn
West Indies
General Armstrong
Fayal
Louisiana
Cornelius McGillicutdy
Charles Bohlen
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Grover Cleveland
William McKintey
Woodrow Wilson
Chester Reni
Congressman Yates
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!