Texas Congressmen Balk At Ike Highway Plan Costs
Three Texas members on the House Public Works Committee express opposition to President Eisenhower’s highway program. Reps. Gentry, Wright and Alger say the $25 billion interstate plan and 40 year bonds would swell the national debt and push costs onto future taxpayers. They favor pay as you go or annual federal aid funding.
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Army Enlistees To Train Now at California Base
The U S Army Recruiting Station states basic training has moved to Fort Ord California from Fort Bliss. Recruits go to Abilene for exams then by plane to Fort Ord for eight weeks of basic training. Afterward they receive a 10 to 14 day leave before reporting to their chosen branch. Prospective enlistees should see the Recruiting sergeant in San Angelo for details. Veterans may select a branch from a wide list before enlisting and reserve a classroom seat at completion of basic training. In Fort Worth Mr and Mrs V V Cave visited their daughter Mrs Courtney Wells as heavy snow reached Curtis Field area on the way.
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Carrithers Insurance Agency
Hall Insurance Agency
Jordan Insurance Agency
Ruffin Insurance Agency
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