Legion backs amendment to narcotic drug act in Texas
The American Legion endorses the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act amendment in the Texas Senate and House. It aims for strict enforcement with first convictions leading to prison terms from two to ten years, rising to twenty five years on second and ten years on third offenses, and leaves sentences to court and jury discretion for aggravated cases.
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Legion
American Legion
Senate
Abraham Karen, Jr
House
Bill Allen
Albert Brown
Karen
Dallas
Texas
Brown
Lightning Hammers Salem House Burning and Damaging Wiring
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Law in Salem was partially destroyed by a lightning strike Saturday about 11:30 am. The bolt melted the telephone receiver and damaged siding while firemen from Cameron quickly extinguished the blaze.
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Roy Law
Salem
Cameron
Scouts Plan Summer Jamboree Delegation From Heart Council
Heart Council groups rush to reserve spots for the 1953 National Boy Scout Jamboree at Irvine Ranch near Santa Ana California. Fifty six Scouts and Explorer Scouts already booked with a 140 total allowed for Heart Council. Delegation leaves Waco July 9 by train with stops at Royal Gorge Salt Lake City San Francisco and Grand Canyon en route to the jamboree July 13 to 24.
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Texas Council
John Solomon
Boy Scouts
Irvine Ranch
Santa Ana
Calif
Jay Harrison
Council
United States
Heart Council
Waco
Royal Gorge
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Grand Canyon
Valley Forge
Central Texas
Clifton
Gatesville
Fort Hood
Teague
Hico
Killeen
Belton
Cameron
Rockdale
Air Force Officers Resignificant Education Level Rise
About 12 500 to 13 000 active duty Air Force officers hold masters or doctorates. Two percent lack high school completion and 21 percent have high school diplomas. Fourteen percent have less than two years college credits while 20 percent have more than two years but no degree. Over 32 percent hold BA or BS degrees.
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AIR Force
Henry Griffin Conducted Business Friday Afternoon
Henry Griffin of Marlow trans acted business here Friday afternoon in readable notes from the local listing.
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Henry Griffin
Marlow
Little River Philosopher Questions Need for New Laws
A letter from Ji Bee on his Johnson grass farm in Marlow questions why Texas lawmakers pass more laws. He notes 120 bills proposed, argues supply and demand apply to laws, and jokes about pausing legislation for two years while urging readers to think before acting.
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Little River
Johnson Grass
Marlow
Census records offered as birth certificate substitutes
The U S Census Bureau provides transcripts of personal census records as substitutes for birth certificates for those lacking legal evidence of citizenship age or family relations. In 1952 over 100000 Americans used this option for jobs security and other official needs.
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James M. Hamilton
U. S. Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Armed Services
Hamilton
T&p Building
Fort Worth
Texas
Bureau of the Census
Washington
D.C
Mrs Margaret Horstmann Home Visit Highlights San Marcos Faculty
Mies Margaret Horstmann of the San Marcos faculty was visiting her parents Mr and Mrs O B Horstmann over the weekend.
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Mies
Margaret Horstmann
San Marcos
0. B. Horstmann
Polio Vaccine Announced By NFIP Expert
An Associated Press report credits Dr. Harry M. Weaver with announcing a safe new polio vaccine at an NFIP trustees dinner. Human trials are planned in 1953 to confirm antibody development and duration of protection, with gamma globulin still as a temporary preventive.
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Associated Press
Harry M. Weaver
National Foundation For
NFIP
Britton Couple Visit Rockdale Friends
Mr and Mrs Jess Britton of Rockdale visited friends here Friday.
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Jess Britton
Rockdale
Basic Dress Pattern Demonstration At Yoe Adult Class
A demonstration on making one basic dress pattern into various designs will be the feature of the Yoe adult group meeting at Yee High School. The session is set for Wednesday February 4 at 2 pm in the clothing laboratory of the homemaking department. Women may bring children under school age and the home making girls will assist.
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Yee High School
Sewing Demonstration Invites Local Crafters to Join
Residents are invited to a sewing demonstration this afternoon. Bring a sewing project to work on during or after the demonstration and share tips with fellow crafters.
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National Ibank
Cameron, Texas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Barton
Springs Road
Austin
Black Barton Springs Road
P. O. Box
Ji Bee
Gensus
Roger Billings
Beltone District
R. H. Higgins Company
Waco, Texas
South Street
Renee
Pearl Ray Lester
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