Two Centex Seniors Win $3,000 Alcoa Scholarships
Darrell Jacob of Rockdale and Kathy Keng of Giddings won $3,000 four year Alcoa Foundation scholarships. First alternate is Janice Cartwright of Elgin and second alternate Claire Hart of Lexington. The awards support students from Centex Alcoa families with a $1,000 unrestricted grant for the chosen college each year.
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Darrell Jacob
Rockdale
Alcoa Foundation
J. M. Moorman
H, LD. Maxwell
Giddings High School
Kathy Keng
H. D. Maxwell
Giddings
Don Slocomb
Central Texas
Maxwell
Janice Cartwright
Elgin
Claire Hart
Lexington
W. W. Jacob
Darrell
Rockdale Works
Kathy
Alcoa
T. W Keng
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
Elgin High School
Lexington High School
Milam County Vet Service Officer Talks Veterans Pen sions and Care
Marvin Petty Milam County Veterans Service Officer told Cameron Noon Lions more than 1 million in veterans pensions pass through his office yearly for Milam County residents. He noted 27 million World War II veterans nationwide and Milam County's high veteran percentage with 20 000 population. He cited 15 Spanish American War veterans in the county and two Confederate widows, and discussed VA hospital procedures noting adequate facilities but doctor shortages impacting care.
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Marvin Petty
Milam County
Veterans Service
Cameron Noon Lions
United States
Petty
Veterans Administration
Veterans Medical
Alcoa First With Picturephone Computer System APRIS
Aluminum Company of America integrates Bell Picturephone with its computer system forming the APRIS. John D. Harper says Alcoa plans to market this MIS breakthrough. APRIS gives top executives direct picturephone access to a corporate data base with secure passwords, rapid status reports, and confidential data. Harper made the initial call to Mayor Peter Flaherty.
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Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
Bell Telephone
Alcoa Management Information Services
Alcoa
John D. Harper
Alcoa Board
APRIS
Harper
Peter Flaherty
New Scout Explorer Post Opens in Cameron
A new Explorer Post 752 sponsored by Knights of Columbus No 2328 is organized in Cameron with Indian lore as its focus led by Roy L Boutwell. They plan to participate in the Explorer Olympics at Ft Hood April 23 to 25 and meet March 21 at Ledbetter Park Scout hut. Registration is 1.20 dollars.
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The
Knights of Columbus
Cameron
Roy L. Boutwell
Ft. Hood
Mr. Boutwell
Ledbetter Park
Turkey Dinner Set at Marak Parish Hall
St Anns Altar Society of Marak hosts a turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday March 14 starting at 11 am at Marak Parish Hall. Advance tickets cost 1 per plate and are available at Dusek's Pharmacy in Cameron and at Svetlik's Grocery in Buckholts. At the door price is 1.25.
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St. Anns Altar Society of
Marak
Dusek’s
Cameron
Svetlik’s
Buckholts
IRS Tax Help Q&A on Estimated Taxes and Deductions
The memo explains why estimated tax forms are mailed to those with balances due and when to file for 1971. It covers student sons in combat zones, strike benefits as taxable, Medicare premium deductions, spouse signing on joint returns, and mileage versus actual expenses for salesmen using personal cars.
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IRS
Vietnam
Texas
Consumers pick Fords as best buys in mid size and compact
Consumers shop carefully and favor Ford Torino for space and handling at mid price. An independent survey finds Maverick has the best repair record among American cars, helping it claim the title of America's best selling compact.
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Ford
Maverick
America
Rep Kubiak Explains Vote Against Texas Tax Bill
State Rep. Dan Kubiak said he opposed the $439.1 million tax package as unbalanced and excessive. He cited sales tax increases and new levies on auto, stock, hotel, admissions, jet fuel, and corporate taxes with an 85 to 59 vote in the House. He urged taxing out of state users of Texas products to relieve Texas residents.
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Rep. Kubiak
Dan Kubiak
House
Senate
Kubiak
Texas
Fay's Offers Quality Hair Dressing Over Sale Hype
Our first interest at Fay's is what best suits your hair not sponsoring table grabbing sale. Fay's offers only the highest quality merchandise and hair dressing that you will be proud of. After all that's a real bargain.
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Fay;s
Fay’s
Buckholts School Menu Weekly Highlights
School menu list for Buckholts covering March 15 to March 19 with daily meals. Includes items such as Weiners with cheese, meat patties, hamburgers, fried fish, and hamburger steak plus sides like buttered potatoes, green beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and rolls.
FTC Findings on Consumer Complaints Across Cities
The FTC studied 8 800 complaints in five cities over six months and found main issues: failure to deliver paid merchandise and Truth in Lending violations. Other problems included defective services, false advertising, refunds refusals, and lack of clear return policies.
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United States
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
THDA District Meet Set For March 16 In Brownwood
The Texas Home Demonstration District meeting will convene March 16 at the Brownwood Coliseum Brownwood. Miss Annie Lucy Lane of Stephenville will introduce guests. Mrs. Bill Hardy, THDA vice president, will speak and a training workshop will be held for all attendees. New officers will be elected. Miss Bertha Strange, retired home economist with 30 years in the Department of Agriculture, will be guest speaker. She will present a photographic safari to Central Africa and has studied at John Tarleton College Texas Womens University and Columbia University. She lives in Bangs Texas.
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Texas Home Demonstration District
Brown County
Brownwood Coliseum
Brownwood
Annie Lucy Lane
Stephenville
Bill Hardy
THDA
Egypt
Israel
Korea
Kenya
Zambia
Central Africa
Miss Strange
John Tarleton College
Texas Womens University
Columbia University
Bangs, Texas
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Phil Collins
Bernard Johnson Engineers
Eb, A. Perrin
Elizondo
Cameron Urban Renewal Board
HUD
N. Jackson
Beauty Shop
Judy Simpkins Dorthy Bright Fay Kohutek
Sainy
Coleslaw Jello
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Moody's Industrial Manual and Poor's Register of Corporations
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