Tanks Tested Under Atomic Burst At Hood Nevada
Army plans an actual atomic test near the Nevada proving ground mid April using 55 M4A tanks from Camp Irwin and Fort Hood with 220 soldiers to assess armor protection and maneuver ability two miles from detonation. The experiment aims to show how close troops can operate to the blast and battlefield survivability in nuclear warfare.
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Washington
T Army
Camp Irwin
Fort Hood
Texas
Nevada Proving Ground
Army
Reasons Listed For 1954 Income Tax Refunds
F. J. Schultz of the local Internal Revenue office urges taxpayers to file early to receive refunds quickly. Prompt filing speeds processing if withholding was not exact, if a new dependent exists, if exemptions on Form W-4 differ, or if December 3 exemptions were higher than at the start of 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Schultz
Internal Revenue Office
Uncle Sam
Internal Revenue Refund Process Guidance
The text explains that deductions exceeding ten percent of adjusted gross income lead to a potential refund after the government verifies the figures. It urges filing promptly with the Director of Internal Revenue and notes quick refunds evidenced by greenish blue checks mailed from the district director in Texas.
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Director of
Internal Revenue
Internal Reve
Tin
Texas
Rabies Deaths in Texas 1944-55 and Control Measures
Texas health officials say rabies controls are not fully effective in eliminating dog rabies though human deaths are down. From 1944 to 1955 there were 29 reported human rabies deaths, with morbidity statistics showing protection against human cases while canine infection remains high. Local authorities are urged to lead abatement efforts.
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Bureau of Laboratory
Texas
County urged to expand rabies control across counties
The state health department notes dog vaccination and stray-animal collection are unevenly enforced in cities during rabies spikes. It cites wildlife rabies rise in foxes and skunks, urging permanent state or federal funding for predatory-trap programs to curb epidemics and support county-wide cooperation.
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Harris County
Son of Texas Arrives at Fort Carson for Basic Training
Pvt. Lee Diver Jr. arrives at Fort Carson Colorado for eight weeks of basic combat training with Company H of the 8th Infantry Golden Arrow Division 13th Regiment. He hails from South Burleson Cameron Texas and is the son of Mr and Mrs Lee Diver.
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Pvt
Lee Diver, Jr
Lee Diver
South Burlerson
Cameron
Texas
Fort Carson
Calo
Pike’s Peak
Diver, Jr
8Th Infantry
Golden Arrow
Fort Carson Training Promises Soldier's Full Readiness
The program outlines classroom and field instruction in rifle use, bayonet drill, parade and cross country marches, bivouacs, and calisthenics. It covers mine detection map reading and chemical biological radiological warfare plus subjects like sanitation first aid military courtesy and supply economy. Fort Carson near Colorado Springs trains scouts dogs and mules and hosts Mountain and Cold Weather Training Command. Young Diver previously studied in Rockdale before moving to Cameron.
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Fort Carson
Kit Carson
Colorado
Roc Mountains
United States
Young Diver
Rockdale
Cameron
April Plentiful Food List Topped By Pork
Slumping pork prices appear in meat markets as supplies grow. Slaughter rates run 20 to 25 percent ahead of last year, signaling ample pork availability despite rising production.
April price list shows pork beef and fish in stock
Miss Smith notes season and April lists include pork for April along with beef fish such as shrimp haddock and halibut and canned tuna. Pinto beans snap beans corn and citrus remain plentiful. Rice eggs dairy also near record levels with lard fats and oils completing the list.
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Mae Belle
Miss Smith
Staggered Sudan Grass Plantings Aid Farmers and Livestock
Staggered plantings of Sudan grass help farmers and livestock producers address grazing shortages. The first planting should occur as soon as the danger of a killing frost has passed.
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Sudan
Cameron Host After Year Brings Visitor and Honor Students
John Batia of Thornaaie Maure 4 was a business visitor in Cameron this week. Two Cameron students were named distinguished students for the fall semester 1954 at Texas A and M College. A distinguished student must have a grade point ratio of 2.25 or better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Batia
Thornaaie, Maure 4
Cameron
Texas A. and
M. College
Gause man L A Matula visits Cameron
L A Matula of Gause was a recent visitor in Cameron. He toured local sites and met residents during the stay.
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L. A. Matula of
Gause
Cameron
Henderson Thompson Visited Sister in Bryan
Henderson Thompson spent a pleasant weekend with his sister Mr and Mrs John Blasienz at Bryan.
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Henderson Thompson
Mrs
John Blasienz
Bryan
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Fi. Hood
State Department of Health
Lee Diver, Sr
Cale
S. Quartrans
Esso Extra
P.O
J. A. Florida
Oleo
Tide Lund
Ene
Peach Raven
Gulf Stream
Charmin
Alka Seltzer
Mendrik
Cameron Texas
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