Johnsons rise traced from youth to Senate leadership
A biography outlines Lyndon B. Johnson born 1908 in Texas, early work and education, service in World War II era, entry to Congress in 1937, Senate leadership roles, and 1960 election as Vice President with Kennedy. It notes Johnsons children Lynda Bird and Lucy Baines, and quotes a saying by E Russell Innes.
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Eisenhower
Johnson
United Nations
U. S
Senate
Texas
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Sam Johnson
Pedernales
Johnson City
California
San Marcos
Southwest State Teachers College
South
Ant
Congress
New Guinea
House
Democratic Policy Committee
Democratic Steering Committee
Democratic Conference of the
Senate Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee
Armed Services and
United States
Johnsons
Lynda Bird
Lucy Baines
Lady Bird Taylor
Marshall
Clampitt Named JA Board Chairman
Maxwell Clampitt, Dallas civic leader and president of Clampitt Paper Co., was named chairman of the Board of Junior Achievement of Dallas at the Thursday board meeting. Zech announced he will head Dallas County JA policy activities. The program is funded by businessmen to give high school students practical economic training. Nationally JA includes over 5,000 companies.
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Maxwell Clampitt
Junior Achievement of Dallas
Robert F. Zech
Clampitt
Dallas
Clampitt Paper Company
Dallas County
R. L. Turner
Stamp honors Sam Houston at Houston post office
A special e cent stamp honoring Sam Houston, hero of Texas Independence, will be issued through the Houston post office on December 13. The stamp size is 0.34 by 1.44 inches and may be purchased at the Carrollton post office on December 14.
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Sam Houston
Texas
Houston, Texas
Carrollton
Businessmen Send Telegram of Sorrow to Mrs Kennedy
The Carrollton Downtown Business Association sent a telegram to Mrs. John F. Kennedy expressing sympathy for the loss to the nation and world. Local firms closed all day Monday in respect to the late president.
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Carrollton Downtown Business Association
John F. Kennedy
Statn
Carrollon
Local Observance Marks Funeral Closures and Half Staff
Public buildings and the American Legion Post lowered flags to half staff during funeral hours. Government offices, businesses, and social events canceled all activities to observe the service.
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American Legion Post
Drive-In Quote From Gordon Cooper Stirring Town Talk
Lam burtville New Jersey residents quoted astronaut Gordon Cooper in the Record sharing a wry remark about drive ins and marriage. The line drew laughs at a social gathering as neighbors recalled the remark and echoed it in casual conversations.
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Gordon Cooper
Lambertville, N. J
Record
Hamblen Store Propertys Grounded in St Augustine 1875
The C. F. Hamblen Store in St. Augustine Florida traces its origins to 1875, marking a long history of business in the city. The note highlights the historic shop as a landmark from late 19th century commerce.
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C. F. Hamblen
St. Augustine
Fla
Auto Liability Takes Teen, Senior in Dump Truck Incident
A local report outlines an auto liability case involving a teenager and a senior citizen linked to a dump truck incident. The case references a DWI context and mentions a monthly payment plan through CH 7-2651 for settlement options.
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Houston
Richard M. Kleberg
Washington
Georgetown University Law School
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Youth Administration
NYA
E. Russell Innes
Utah
Lyndon B. Johnson
Edward M. Quintana
Inca Metal Products Corp
Ernest Parsons
United Fund
Inca Metals
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