Mothers, Children in Fitness Controversy in 1950s Debate
New York AP report surveys the President's Council on Physical Fitness and a Bonnie Prudden study arguing mothers could improve family fitness faster than children. Expert notes teens, adults and even high school students vary in performance and adherence, with claims of differing failure rates and the need for structured training.
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Fornedy
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Bonnie
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Johnny
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Rye
Dallas State Fair 1962 Bigger And Better Report
Mary Hartman profiles the Dallas State Fair of 1962 as bigger and better, highlighting the Torch Light Parade, new exhibits, and the success of the musical Sound of Music starring Florence Henderson. The piece notes crowds, tourist interest, and festive downtown activity surrounding the fair. It also weaves in broader civic pride and invites readers to enjoy the event.
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Jack Jacobs
Dallas Fair
Washingtons
Texas
Fair Grounds
Florence Henderson
Broadway
Maria
Captain van Trapp
Trapp
Austria
Miss Henderson
John Myhers
Capt
Exploitation By JFK Charged By GOP Reporter
Washington AP report says Republican National Chairman William E Miller accuses the Kennedy administration of censorship and using reporters as propaganda conduits. He cites delayed disclosure of the President's ailment and a secret September Washington press meeting as crass attempts to push a favorable line.
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Kennedy
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New York
Freedom of Information Committee
The
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Sigma Delta
Chi
Eisenhower
Los Angeles Times
Dallas News
Detroit News
Chicago Tribune
Kansas City Star
White House
Cor
Apples Selling Very Cheap In Baytown Stores
The peak of the apple season brings wholesale prices lower than last week as large harvests drive volume shipments. USDA advisory notes include cheap apples along with grapes and Texas Valencia oranges. Cabbage, carrots, celery, peppers, lettuce, potatoes, radishes, and tomatoes listed as good buys with some items like celery and dry onions higher. High protein items such as turkey beef and cheese abundant while pork supplies rise with the spring pig crop.
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Associated Press
Usda Agricultural Marketing Service
Gas Buys Total 1.8 Trillion Feet
The Federal Power Commission reported interstate pipeline companies purchased over 8.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas from independent producers in 1960 at a cost of about 1.27 billion dollars. Texas accounted for 44.2 percent and Louisiana 29.5 percent of sales.
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Washington
Comepanies
Federal Power Commission
Prodosese
Texas
Louisiana
Interstate
Pecan Loss from Carla Estimated at 1.5 Million
The article reports an estimated 1.5 million dollar pecan crop loss caused by Hurricane Carla. It notes impacts along the upper coast and surrounding areas with many trees down and limbs broken, citing Department of Agriculture estimates and regional damage across central fears and East Texas.
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Ugo
Fyu
North Contra
Eas
Rice Production Faces Sharp Texas Decline
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department forecasts Texas rice production at 11,676,000 cwt, down from 13,657,000 cwt last month due to Hurricane Carla. Other crops hold steady: corn 26,264,000 bushels, sorghum 729,635,000, flaxseed 7,610,000, wheat 96,856,000, orange 3,700,000 boxes, grapefruit 6,500,000.
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Washington
Texas
Agriculture Department
Mr X Wins Large Soccer Pool Jackpot in UK Wager
An anonymous winner known as Mr X takes 493 515 20 pounds in a treble chance soccer pool. The pool offers eight games with ties possible on the weekly English and Scottish programs. Payouts are tax free and bets are priced per chance in small denominations.
Waco Begins Renewal Plans For Four Blocks
Waco city council designated four blocks as an urban renewal area. Urban renewal director Hank Corwin said federal approval would make it the first commercial district project in Texas. The plan aims to attract investment and revitalize a distressed area.
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Spre
Hank Corwin
Federet
Texas
AAR
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