Texas Storm Toll Shows Wind and Hail Risk
The Texas storm record includes Beulah in 1967 and a major Amarillo hailstorm last June, with tornadoes striking Texas 636 times from 1964 to 1968 causing extensive damage. The Texas Insurance Association urges rapid, fair claim settlements and provides guidance for victims on reporting losses, temporary repairs, and dealing with contractors.
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Beulah
Lone Star State
U. S
Amarillo
TIAA
Texas Insurance Advisory Association
IRS warns taxpayers on choosing tax advisors for 1969 returns
The IRS seeks careful selection of qualified professionals as taxpayers may delegate return preparation but remain liable for all entries and penalties. Avoid blank returns, pencil drafts, guaranteed refunds, and advisers who claim omniscience or mail refunds to their address.
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A. P. Andrews
Internal Revenue
Temple
Outboard Starters and Best Boating Practices
Outdoorsmen prize the first start of an outboard motor and the sense of hosting a guest on the boat. Proper end-of-day care includes draining the gas from the carburetor by disconnecting the tank and running the engine until all fuel is used to prevent trouble on the next outing.
Proper Care for Outboard Motors and Gasoline
The passage explains that infrequent use causes gasoline mixed with oil to gum engines. It advises shaking the tank to distribute oil, disconnecting the hose at the dock to conserve fuel, and noting that smaller motors use fuel more slowly. It also warns that oil separates from gasoline as the supply dwindles, increasing gum buildup.
How To Live And Die With Texas Probate
Condensed chapter explains probate basics in Texas, the role of wills, and how a will directs minor inheritance. It covers types of wills, guardianship needs for minors, and how courts appoint an estate administrator to manage property, debts, and distributions.
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Texas
Gulf Publishing Company
Gulf Publishing Co
P.O
Houston
Postal Strike Echoes a National Crisis in Mail Delivery
The piece notes New York postal workers strike over an $8,500 to $11,000 pay range while President Nixon weighs Army involvement and an area embargo. it argues the strain reflects a broader, aging postal system under budget and automation pressures, with Cameron and New York highlighted as vulnerable nodes.
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Henry Litzman, Jr
Cameron Post Office
New York
Nixon
Cameron
Temple
Silent majority buys movie tickets to wholesome hits
The article notes the silent majority votes with dollars at the box office, with 1969 top grossers Funny Girl 2001 A Space Odyssey and Oliver all rated General Audience and free of pornographic content. It asserts this wholesome trend echoes their political choices.
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Tures
Oliver
Ode to the Cameron Courthouse Bell
A Cameron reader offers a tribute to the old courthouse bell. The rusted bell once rang from the courthouse steeple and marked hours for Cameron people. Custodian Make Inson oiled its chimes, now its voice is stilled, yet the old timer remains on the square.
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Cameron
Will and property planning for Texas families
The article explains why both spouses should have wills in Texas. It notes that community property rules mean wives often own half the family wealth and that without a will children inherit the mother’s share as well as the father’s. It emphasizes that a husband’s will alone is incomplete for family planning.
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Texas
Divorce Nullifies Spouse’s Share Without Updated Will
The article explains that divorce removes a former spouse from a will under Texas law and that the estate then follows state succession rules. It notes posthumous children can complicate validity and urges timely, careful wills aligned with current family situations.
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