House Rejects Bid to Raise Pay Ahead of Elections
The House refused to consider a Senate-passed bill to raise pay for congressmen, federal judges, and top officials every two years. Critics urged the move during a period of inflation while President Nixon faced wage controls and labor demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
D—Mass
Nixon
David W. Dennis
R-Ind
John J. Rhodes
R-Ariz
Rhodes
Morris K. Udall
D. Ariz
Senate
Gifts to the Library Building Fund in memory of Mr A M Woods
A list of donors to the Library Building Fund honors Mr. A M Woods with gifts from numerous individuals and families. The notice also notes memorials for Mrs Bess Davis and Herman King, plus gifts to the library including detective tales and novels by Dell Shannon, Zane Grey, and Edward Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Teague
Library Building Fund
A. M. Woods
Charlies Baker
Clyde Privitt
Wilbur Withey
Vida Withey
Ruth Curd
L. T. Bussey
Preston Mills
James E. Turner
Lisa
A. J. Johnson Sr
Virgil Brewer
J. W. Green
Vera Ward
Roy Powers
Nettie Weems
Avia Merritt
Flannie Neeley
Charlene
Joe West
Cecil Gardner
Charles P Boyd
Almarene Bean
Elizabeth Huggins
Nell Rogers
Carrie Mae Diggs
Russell Gross
Jimmy Williamson
Charles Christy
Girl Scout Service Unit
Murray Cartlidge
Sterling Buster
H. Cristler
Woodall Rodgers
Maude Stewart
John D. Barkley
George Hatherill
J. A. Steed
Dell Shannon
Zene Grey
Edward Thornton
Thanksgiving Day 1789 Proclaimed by Washington
The first official Thanksgiving Day under the new republic was celebrated on November 26 1789 marked by President Washington proclaiming a national day of thanksgiving for the Constitution’s adoption. Jaipur India is known as the Pink City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republic
Washington
U.S
Gospel Echoes Booked For Calvary Baptist Church
The Gospel Echoes are set for a single performance at Calvary Baptist Church on Thursday at 8 p.m. Rev. Truett White says the group has earned recognition as a leading spiritual gospel team in California and Arizona, with members Omer Reaves Shirley Reaves Phylliss Conner and Marv Conner.
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Gospel Echoes
Calvary Baptist Church
Omer Reaves
Shirley Reaves
Phylliss Conner
Marv Conner
Retiring Early: Social Security Office Guidance in Vernon
Vernon Texas residents are advised to apply for Social Security benefits two to three months before retirement to avoid payment delays. Henry Chustz explains early applications speed processing and urges Medicare enrollment before age 65. Applicants need age proof and earnings statements. self employed must provide tax returns. Applications may be filed in person or by phone at 1701 Cumberland Street, Vernon. The Castaneda brothers from Bogota Colombia are 22 year old Marco and 16 year old Kelly.
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Social Security Administration
Henry Chustz
Vernon
Chustz
Social Security Office
Cumberland Street
Texas
Texas Focus on Clean Air Push and Local Cooperation
John Tower outlines the Clean Air Act goals and deadlines while praising Borger Texas efforts to clean up carbon black plants. He stresses state led plans, flexibility for localities, and avoiding economic disruption as Texas commits to reducing air pollution nationwide and avoiding a Los Angeles future.
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Washington
Capitol
Congress
Environmental Protection Agency
Borger
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
Texas Air Control Board
Los Angeles
Summer Is Delightful In Leningrad
Leningrad enjoys near round the clock daylight in summer with white nights from June 11 to July 2. The city’s teenagers grill and roam near Neva embankments while fishermen and promenaders fill the riverfront and Nevsky Prospekt before the sun fades again.
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James R. Peipert
Associated Press
Leningrad
U.S.S.R
Seward
Alaska
Hermitage Museum
Griboyedov Canal
Nevsky Prospekt
Leningrad State University
Neva
Peter the Great
Arts and Craft Demonstration at Hollis
Mrs. Bonnie Rippetoe Bennett will demonstrate arts and crafts at Hollis Library Monday August 6 at 1 30 p m. The event is sponsored by Harmon County Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Committee and invites participation. A council meeting precedes the program at 11 a m followed by a sack lunch.
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Bonnie (Rippetoe) Bennett
Hollis
Harmon County Extension Homemakers Council
Bennett
New Orleans
Louisiana
Burial for Eason Child in Big Spring
Funeral services for infant Christopher Lee Eason, son of Hershal and [name], were held at 10 a.m. in Big Spring. The baby, a twin, was born July 22 and died July 23. Surviving twin sister Christy Lee is reported in good health along with the parents and siblings Twalla and Kimberly. Relatives from Childress attended, with Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Crouch visiting afterward.
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Christopher Lee
Hershal Eason
Big Spring
Christy Lee
Twalla
Kimberly
Childress
Paul Phillips
Bill Farris
Billy
Maurice Farris
Renee
David Paul
Ray Crouch
Jay
Phillips
Crouch
Navy Aviation Chief Cecil D. Goff Receives Commendation Medal
Tell, tell. Navy Chief Aviation Machinist Mate Cecil D. Goff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom R. Goff of Tell, earned the Navy Commendation Medal at Moffett Field California for outstanding performance during a Western Pacific deployment with Patrol Squadron 46.
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Moffett Field
Calif
Navy
Cecil D. Goff
Tom R. Goff
Tell
Naval Air Station
Here
Western Pacific
Patrol Squadron
Price proposal ties foreign aid to North Vietnam in farm bill
Rep. Bob Price announces approval of an amendment to bar any Food for Peace aid to North Vietnam if not later approved by Congress and opposes the Impoundment Control bill, arguing it limits Congress to curb executive power amid Vietnam War costs.
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House of Representatives
North Vietnam
Senate
Congress
House
Worthless checks prompt county action in Texas
The article explains how Texas banks issue drafts and the rise of worthless checks. County Attorneys in Travis County pursue notices, summonses, and possible jail for insufficients, with many cases resolved by restitution and probation.
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Austin
Texas
Travis County
Ned Granger
Granger
Budget Fights and Civic Ties Dominate Local Notices
The text blends political commentary on fiscal policy and inflation with a long string of social visits. It mentions supporting budget responsibility, opposing wasteful expenditures, and notes various family and friends visiting across multiple towns. The names include Carl Miller Tammy Shorty Smith Mildred Jones and many others.
Visitors gather in High Point from nearby towns
Mrs. F. E. Biddy reports weekend visits as Aubry Dean Henley and Burke of Garland stayed with his mother Mrs. J. F. Henley. They visited the Leon Henley and Bruce Parr households and were joined by numerous Kelley families and other locals from Texico Burkburnett Bovina Wellington and nearby communities.
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F. E. Biddy
Aubry Dean Henley and Burke
Garland
J. F. Henley
Leon Henley
Bruce Parr
Bill Kelley
J. E. Kelley
Albert Kelleys
Homer Kelley
Mr Kelley
Texico
N.M
Travis Loyd
Rouel Barron
Weldon Moody
Bovina
Frank Kelley
Burkburnett
R. F. Harris
Wellington
Harris
Annie Bryant
Marathon Legend Recalls Ancient Victory Run
A history feature recounts the legendary Greek messenger who ran about 26 miles from Marathon to Athens in 490 B.C. to announce the victory over Persia. It notes the distance as roughly 26 miles and honors the courage of the runner and the tradition.
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B.C
Marathon
Athens
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Old Settlers Arena
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Brenda Blackwell
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Riendly
Gospel
Calvary Baptist
Castaneda
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Belmont
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Colombia
Marco
Kelly
Kelly Castaneda
Hernando
Tracy Cagle
R. D. Cagle Jr
Clarendon
Pampa
Tracy
Clarendon High School
Roscoe Cagle
KGNC
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Eason
Bob Price
Carl Miller
Donald Miller
Tammy
Orion
Shorty Smith
J. T. Morris
E. B. Conner
Gerald Conner
Gladys King
Juanita Sims
Mildred Jones
Allen Jones
Floyd Biddy
Lillie Mae Williams
E. F. Adams
Estelline
Raleigh Adams
Lula Huddleston
Charlie Drake
Mike Wilson
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