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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
10
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The piece outlines conversational types that bore listeners. It identifies the Gloomy Gases, fault-finders who complain about politics, religion, editors, and life, and the Hobby-Hals who trap discussions in narrow topics. It notes three causes: egotism, lack of interesting content, or listeners interrupting with no attention.
Texas earns an 84 point grade from the National Safety Council for 1961 traffic safety the best state score in history. Texas reports 2314 highway deaths in 1961 the second lowest since 1949 and ties Illinois and Ohio for third among big states. Gov Damiel notes fewer deaths per 100 000 miles despite more traffic. The piece also covers new industry attraction efforts and insurance rate hikes after Hurricane Carla with a 27 percent rise in dwelling rates along the seacoast.
A sprawling 1942 era county bulletin notes a string of local items: a Ringgold post office burglary with only footprints found. Bowie Montague county tire and salvage drives. resignations and relocations in Saint Jo schools. motor vehicle tax changes and a kiddie party by Tip's milk bar. Ford showroom displays. insurance rate trends. and state park debates tied to a Blanco County ranch offer.
The News backs Howard Middleton as sheriff candidate to fill the late Tom Lindsey’s unexpired term. Middleton has served as deputy and acting sheriff, earning praise for his even temperament, public relations, county knowledge, and steady leadership during Lindsey’s incapacitation. He stresses resisting favoritism and serving the public.
The Congo continues under UN control with 17 320 foreign troops and a small civilian team of 420 technicians guiding refugee operations public works housing and economic policy. An Argentine heads the administrative support while a Pakistani manages the vast civil and military operations.
Bowie Texas weekly newspaper published Thursdays at 205 Smythe Street offers annual and semiannual subscription options for local zones across multiple Texas counties and Jefferson County Oklahoma. Established February 9 1922 and consolidated with Montague County Times on April 1 1953.
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