Optimism Grows for Creek Watershed Flood Control Works
Milam County Commissioners Court endorses maintenance for the Creek Watershed project and prepares financial steps for about 40 flood control structures, including 16 in Milam County. The plan follows flood damage along Elm Creek and aims to reduce losses in Bell Falls and Milam Counties.
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Milam Commissioners Court
Milam County
Elm Creek
Bell, Falls
Milam
Bell and Falls-McLennan
Missiles in North Vietnam Raise Cuban Showdown Fears
The State Department notes ground to air missile sites built in Russia near Hanoi. Reports point to possible medium range ground to ground missiles and B 52s over the D Zone as reconnaissance scouts reveal deeper armament. With about 69,000 U S troops in Vietnam the United States risks a major confrontation under President Johnson's policy amid European criticism. The piece warns of a potential swift showdown in the coming days without an outright missile war.
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Viet Nam
State Department
Russia
Hanoi
State
D-Zone
Viet-Nam
U.S
Johnson
France
Navy aircrews fly 129 sorties against Viet Cong
Gunner's Mate Third Class David C Weber, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Weber of Buckholts, serves on USS Bon Homme Richard with the Seventh Fleet off Vietnam. Navy planes from Bon Homme Richard and Oriskany dropped about 19 tons of bombs and rockets, destroying or damaging over 100 buildings including a battalion HQ, storage area, Arctic station, and a communist fortification.
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Uss
Bon Homme
David C Weber
USN
Jesse Weber
Buckholts
Arctio
Texas Water Policy Pace Surges as Irrigation Expands Across State
A Texas water study by USDA and state agencies notes irrigation rose from 1258 to 1964 with water use up about one third to 12 00 acre feet per irrigated acre and irrigated land up 15 percent. High Plains and Rio Grande basins saw gains while some areas face water shortages. future plans seek new surface supplies and desalinization to meet 2020 needs. The state faces a nearly 100 million dollar surplus in the new fiscal biennium before adjusting to a 4.2 million dollar balance. The state also prepares a major hospital transition moving tuberculosis and mental health services under new departments and boards.
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Austin
US Department of Agriculture
High Plains
Trans-Pecos Ranges
USDA
Texas Water Commission
State Soil Conservation Board
Texas
Canadian
Colorado, Brezos
Red River Bas
Rio Grande
Nueces
John Connaily
State Health Department
Department of Mental Health and Retardation
Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools
Old Philosopher Dismisses New Lawn Grass Scheme
A humorous piece discusses a dreamt new lawn grass that stays three inches tall without mowing and questions the impact on the lawnmower industry. The narrator critiques the economics of mowing services and suggests renting the grass and related devices to boost the economy amid tax cuts.
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Great Society
Memories of Cameron Park Pavilion and Civic Life on the Park
Mrs Don Lewis Arriett remembers Cameron Texas early 20th century life at the City Park and Pavilion. She recalls speakers like Jim Hogg and Tom Conally, the firemen’s picnics, barbecue led by Mose Lott, Chautauqua and revival meetings, playground ideas, and a 1920 swimming pool addition.
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Cameron
Texas
Jim Hogg
Charlie Culberson
O. B. Colquitt
Tom Conally
Tom Ball
Waco
Monta Moore
Mose Lott
Worcester
Mose
Arthur Paskin
Nozzleman
Mendrcks
Jinks
John C. Wolf
Ernest Sharpe
Main Street
the Baptist Church
Baskin's Corner
Ham-Romney
Will Triggs
Civic League
Ben Baskin
A. J. Dossett
League
Don Lewis Arriett
New Orleans
Ford Galaxie 500 Series Promises No Extra Cost Upgrades
Ford touts the 1965 Galaxie 500 XL and LTD with no extra charge features. Highlights include a 289 V-8 engines, Cruise-O-Matic transmission, deluxe interiors, extensive comfort and safety options, and generous room and trunk space. Dealers invite test drives.
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American Institute of Interior Designers
Rolls-Royce
U. S
Auto Club
Insects in Stored Grain Targeted by Texas A&M Expert
Extension entomologist Max Meisch from Texas A&M University urges farmers to prevent grain pests. Local county agents can provide detailed information on preventive measures to save money and protect stored harvest.
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Max Meisch
Texas A&m University
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Martin Dies Jr
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Houston
Falstaff Distributing Co
Cameron, Texas
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