Christmas Day Address by John Tower Reflects on 1973
John Tower delivers a holiday message praising American resilience in 1973. He notes no servicemen in active war, Vietnam’s end and POW repatriation, Watergate turmoil, Agnew’s resignation, and a new conflict in the Middle East, urging optimism about democracy and national endurance despite crises.
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Washington
United States
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Agnew
Middle East
Israel
Texans Reflect On 1973 Crisis And 1974 Energy Outlook
A speech urges perseverance through the energy crisis as the nation faces 1974. The speaker emphasizes unity, liberty, and prosperity, noting 1973 as a year of crisis and Christmas blessings, and expresses optimism for overcoming challenges with collective effort.
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United States
Recognition Scout Dinner Named for January 19 at Wichita Falls
The Northwest Texas Council Boy Scouts will hold its Annual Recognition Dinner January 19 at First Christian Church Wichita Falls at 6 30 p.m. Brigadier General Robert V Spencer will headline as keynote speaker with Emcee State Senator Jack Hightower. Silver Beaver and Good Turn awards will be presented and 1974 officers installed. Reservations capped at 300. tickets via Council Service Center. Ruth Laredo receives Winston Churchill Traveling Fellowship worth 4900 for nine weeks in Britain starting May.
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Northwest Texas Council
Boy Scouts of America
First Christian Church
Wichita Falls
E. E. Kersey Jr
Robert V. Spencer
832Nd Air Division
Cannon Air Force Base
New Mexico
Spencer
Conquistador Council
Roswell
Kersey
Jack Hightower
Council Service Center
11Th Street
Littering Can Cost You Money Across Texas
The Texas Public Safety Department reports littering fines range from 25 to 200 dollars with odds of ticketing high for highway litter. First half of 1973 data show Tyler and Houston districts as top offenders, with statewide arrests near 800 to 900 annually. Officials stress enforcement, deterrence, and ongoing cleanup efforts across hundreds of counties.
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Austin
Department of Public Safety
Wilson E. Speir
Public Safety Department
Speir
Tyler
Houston
Abilene
Waco
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Lubbock
Beaumont's
Midland
Amarillo
State
Nixon Charming And Friendly on Trip
President Nixon traveled aboard United Airlines Flight 55 greeting passengers and signing autographs. Passengers recounted his relaxed demeanor, concern for his dog King Timahoe, and light conversations about travel with his wife Pat and aides.
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Nixon
Richard Saltus
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
United Airlines
King Timahoe
Julie Gilkey
Fairfax
University of Oregon
Calif
Beautify Texas Council Vows Litter Cuts Through Pride and Warnings
The Texas Beautify Council aims to reduce litter by appealing to public pride while boosting enforcement to reinforce education and deter litterbugs. The approach blends civic message with potential penalties to improve cleanliness.
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Texas Council
Lyricist Sammy Cahn Named President of Hall of Fame
The Songwriters Hall of Fame elects Sammy Cahn as president succeeding Johnny Mercer who retires after five years in the post. The Nile in Africa is the world’s longest river at 4145 miles.
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Songwriters’ Hall of Fame
Sammy Cahn
Johnny Mercer
Africa
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