Washington Takes Command
The Continental Congress begins military steps in 1775 with George Washington as unanimously chosen commander in chief. Initial acts include funding debates, rifle company raises from Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia, and Washington’s insistence on serving without pay.
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Continental Congress
John Adams
George Washington
Virginia
Congress
Continental Army
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Boston
Washington
Fort Duquesne
Sign Up Under Way for ACP Cost-Share Program
The ACP REA program invites farmers to join the cost-share plan. Payments cover 50 percent of eligible costs up to 2500 dollars for practices aligned with a conservation plan. Eligible actions include terracing and irrigation pipeline investments that support long term water conservation and resource maintenance for the county’s productivity.
Pledge Faith in Flag Is Not Altered by Court Ruling
A column reflects on the right to pledge allegiance under God, noting the Supreme Court rejected a 1964 challenge. It contrasts Webster’s patriotic view with modern disrespect for the flag and praises local civic efforts, the museum project, and hospital board meetings amid windy weather and community life.
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New York
Daniel Webster
Brownfield Ford Tractor
Wayne Rousseau
Dr. Pepper
Impressive Heritage Museum Ceremony Honors Flags
Sunday afternoon ceremonies at the Heritage Museum featured a Texas flag raised over the capitol, presented by Representative E. L. Short, and the U S flag by Reese Air Force Base color guard. Boy Scouts stood at attention as the crowd reflected on patriotism and pledges.
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Heritage Museum
Texas
State Capitol
E. L. Short
United States
Reese Air Force Base
Tahoka Art Show invites South Plains artists this weekend
The Lynn County Art Association stages its 2nd annual show in Tahoka at the Community Center South First and Avenue K. Entries may depict local history or Revolutionary War themes with a Bicentennial division. Admission is free. prizes total over 635 dollars. For details contact Ed Redwine at Box 1196 Tahoka 79373 or call 9984452 after 6 p.m.
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South Plains
Lynn County Art Association
Tahoka
South First
Avenue K
Tohoka
Ed Redwine
Cotton Bill HB 1528 Clears Legislature for Governor
The cotton forward contracting bill passed both houses and sits on the governor’s desk awaiting signature. It requires any forward cotton contractor to register with the Commissioner of Agriculture and imposes penalties for noncompliance.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
E. L. Short
Tahoka
Joe Hubenak
Rosenburg
Texas
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Washington Takes Command
Donald Whisenkunt
History
Progesest
ENMA
Pittsburgh
Lord Braddock
America
Adams
Adaes
Gil Ybardo
Duane Hoss
Sol Conservation
West
Celeste Thomas
Hews
Lubbock
Boy Scouts
Brownfield
Bill Noble
Terry CounTy
Ress Association
West Hill Street
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Plains
State OF Texas
Adv
Dave Cushman
Joy Chambliss
Society
Seagraves
Susan Tunnell
Hal Tunnell
Abilene Christian College
Abilene Reporter News
Miss Tunnell
University of Texas
O'Donnell
Rmer S Ézzler
Representative Short
Sterim Study Committee
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