Return of ex prisoners of war and politics note
Ex prisoners of war will be brought home Sunday night with a celebration next Tuesday. The piece recalls WWII repatriation from Stalag IIB and delousing in Zurich before sailing to Marseilles, then to the United States aboard a hospital ship. It also covers Senator Lloyd Bentsen’s remarks on supply side economics and bipartisan cooperation with President Reagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalag Iib
Germany
Zurich
Switzerland
Marseilles
France
Gettt
Gripsholm
U.S
State Department
United States
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas Press Association
Reagan
Senate
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
JEC
America
Amen
Talent Tourney Committee Roles And Weekend Incidents
The notice lists the Talent Tourney committees with chairs Jack Dye and Verlon Leavelle and includes many members. It also reports weekend incidents including two mailboxes knocked down on Tohoka Road 1700 block and several traffic accidents such as a hit and run on S Howell and injuries near South Plains Nursing Home plus a fire on Harris Street.
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Tohoka Road
S. Howell
Holiday House
South Plains Nursing Home
Nursing Home
E. Harris
Texas Our Texas Song and the Eyes of Texas Heritage
A historical overview traces how the Texas state song evolved after Alaska’s admission, noting the Boldest wording change in 1959, the 1929 official recognition, and the continued prominence of The Eyes of Texas as the alma mater of the University of Texas. It also recounts Bonnie and Clyde’s car lore and a playful Texas towns list with quirky names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Texas
Pat M. Neff
Gladys Yoakum Wright
William J. Marsh
Price Daniel
The
University of Texas At Austin
Free Speech Rights Strain Under Right Not to Hear Debate
Paul Harvey argues that free speech must include a right not to hear. He defends open expression while acknowledging limits when speech targets or offends, urging balanced tolerance, privacy, and quiet in public life, and warning against future censorship or draconian censorship by reaction.
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American Civil Liberties Union
County Commissioners Court Actions and Budget Adjustments
The court discussed bid requirements for a new office typewriter and delayed purchase pending clarification. A refund of 10.83 was ordered to Mrs. J E Hall for personal taxes as she no longer resided in the county. They approved 705.90 dues for 1981 in the South Plains Association of Governments. Funds were transferred from General and Road and Bridge to various county accounts and four precincts. The quarterly treasurer’s report was approved and interest bearing accounts were explored. A hazardous intersection resolution for highways 137 and 62 was approved and to be sent to the Highway Department. Buried telephone cables were to be installed in Precinct Two. James Martin was absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Hall
South Plains Association of Governments
General Fund
Terry County Library Fund
Insurance Contingency Fund
Terry County Child Welfare Board
Road and Bridge Fund
Highway Department
James Martin
Prescinct 4
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Dye
Verlon Leavelle
Vernon Paul
Darwin Cargill
Rudd
Jimmy Jones
George Sommers
Wesley Meyer
L.J. Richardson
Bob Gilmore
Roger Lindsey
Otis Larner
Speedy Lindsey
C.E. Arnold
Lynn Hamalicek
Harold Jones
Charles Hamilton
James Morris
Coy Jones
G. Dewayne Pruitt
George Jameson
al Langston
C.F. Arnold
Darrell Helton
Drury Grogan
Tim Faulkenberry
DVM
Stan Dixon
Guy Britton
Merrill Abbott
O.D. Hearne
Tony Isaacs
Wes Meyer
Don Hensley
Clifford Niles
Charles Darwin
Lynn Brisendine
Mike Bayless
Eddie McNett
Dewayne Pruitt
Talk of
Jack Maguire
Alaska Statehood
Bonnie Parker
Clyde Barrow
Louisiana
Virginia City
Nev
ITV
Grossroads
ALT
J.G. Williamson
Joshua
Sam Bass
Fort Worth
Paul Harvey
Grownfield News
Terry County
West Hill Street
Brownfield
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Plains
State OF Texas
Staci Brow
Barbara White
Carol Corzine
Renee Werner
Women’s Editor
W. Hill
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