Birth of a national coinage and its fragile start in America
The article traces the move from colonial and state currencies to a standardized decimal system under the Coinage Act of 1792. It notes the adoption process, key figures Jefferson Washington Hamilton and the 1793 coin issues, including the half cent, its bulk and unpopularity, and eventual 1857 discontinuation. It cites collectors’ guides and example values for rare pieces and 1814 half dollar turban heads.
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Government waste cited by GAO and GAO findings on treasury losses
The text highlights GAO discoveries of waste in federal spending, including $127.6 million advanced by the Department of Agriculture in 1966 causing $790,000 in lost interest and $2.2 billion in currency and interest losses over 12 years from mismanaged currency dealings. It notes blame across administrations and questions firing bureaucrats.
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Indonesian cabinet cuts holidays to 14 to boost efficiency
The Indonesian Cabinet announced a reduction in national holidays from 22 to 14 to improve government employee efficiency.
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ATWAYS READY SAN FRANCISCO Seat belt advice for naps urged
The National Automobile Club urged travelers to wear snug seat belts even when napping aboard motor cars. The warning stressed persistent safety for long trips and emphasized proper belt fit for adult passengers.
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Unclear Item Mentioned as Valued by Dealers
The fragment notes a supposed valuation range of 12 to 20 dollars and advises checking with a reliable dealer. It lacks context on what is being valued and by whom, making firm identification difficult.
Services Held Today for Sidneon Fox
Funeral services for Sidney Thomas Fox 90 a farmer and longtime resident of Lockney were held at 2 30 p m at First Baptist Church Lockney with Rev Gene Hawkins officiating Interment followed at Plainview Cemetery arranged by Carter Funeral Home of Lockney Fox died Wednesday in Lockney General Hospital He was born in State Springs and married Eustacia Pryor in 1901 in State Springs They lived in Childress County and the Tell community before moving to Lockney in 1944 Survivors include his wife three daughters Mrs Sid Thomas of Lockney Mrs Joe Page of Euless and Mrs W C Payne of Red Oak six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
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Snowfalls Across Major Texas Cities Reported
Snow fell Wednesday in Waco Dallas Fort Worth Mineral Wells Abilene San Angelo Tyler Longview Lubbock Amarillo Childress and Wichita Falls with precipitation generally under a tenth of an inch across the region.
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Marines face heavy losses as battles rage in Vietnam
Government reports show 234 killed and 629 wounded this week with 26 missing. US forces clash with Viet Cong near Tuy Hoa and in Denial Zone sands and bamboo country, while the 101st Airborne sees its first combat with 2nd Brigade suffering 2 dead and 8 wounded. Mortar attack at Dau Tieng leaves 50 Americans wounded.
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Heart Institute tests device for activity resumes
National Heart Institute reports successful test of an electronic device allowing some invalid heart patients to resume normal activity by pressing a button. The device promises safer, steadier exercise for those with limited heart function.
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Deadly Botulism Hits Ducks in Tulare Basin
Botulism has killed thousands of ducks resting in ponds and ditches across the Tulare Lake Basin near Corcoran California. A separate Fresno report notes a recent survey of the condor habitat in Central California finding only about 46 of the nearly extinct birds remaining.
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Inside job suspected in Almart security theft
An Almart store theft is blamed on an inside job. Officials said two guards from Youngstown James Lockhart and Steve Sulik were in the store briefly to leave money and return to the truck. Lockhart 17 years with the firm Sulik 18 years.
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Miami Police Clash Amid Civil Rights Tensions
Neal Adams and Mrs. Alchie Range critique a policy as targeting a Negro area amid murders. Headley vows action against youths 15 to 21, defending police brutality claims while McKhissick of CORE accuses Headley of fascist moves in Miami.
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