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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1974
Page
2
Texas Office and Insurance Information Institute warn Labor Day weekend will be the worst of the year with 750 traffic deaths nationwide last year and nearly 50 in Texas. They urge motorists to limit driving, avoid alcohol, lock cars, secure homes, and have a neighbor collect mail to deter burglars.
Rain disrupted the Central Texas Fair parade but did not dampen enthusiasm for the Fair and Rodeo. The Clifton Band and Sunset Home Musicmakers performed in the wet, while organizers and volunteers pressed on with exhibits, breakfasts, and ceremonies amid plans for 1975.
A DPS organized crime series explores how football bookmaking ties to the bread and butter underworld. Police detail 360 known Dallas bookies, nearly 1 000 operatives, and raids with seized narcotics, cash, and Green Stamps.
Letters praise editorials and public notices about health clinics. Charles Jamison thanks paper for publicizing clinics and notes many learned of them through the newspaper. Mrs Moorman also expresses thanks and appreciation for a Sunset Home feature in The Record.
Senator Tower warns the nation faces a bitter dose of inflation and calls for prudent spending by individuals and government officials. The Texas Outlook notes a sign in an optometrist's window promising help if what you want isn’t seen, highlighting resourcefulness.
The VA answers that about six million veterans released from service between 1995 and 1966 may gain extra eligibility. Those not yet used their full GI education benefit have until May 31, 1976 to use it. Farm cooperative, flight apprenticeship and job training recipients have until August 30, 1977 to finish. An honorable discharge is required.
The U S Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service notes that Bosque district farmers built farm ponds this year. Ponds aid fish and wildlife, with sloped banks to limit weed growth. Leave brush and trees near the water for deer and quail cover and escape routes. Contact your local Soil Conservation Service office for more details.
Ilene Carrington of Texas A&M Extension says play is vital for children. It builds physical strength coordination social skills and emotional expression while teaching problem solving and adult role understanding through activities like dress-up and group games.
A Texas Agricultural Extension Service specialist notes the 1974 Family Code adds paperwork and reporting for divorces. Attorney Eugene McElyen cites reduced residence filing times and a no fault basis, with no rise in self help divorces. He urges professional counsel for Texans in divorce proceedings.
The $53 million Veterans Administration hospital at Loma Linda California targets completion in January 1977. It incorporates design features to withstand a major earthquake and reflects a broader VA stance on financing for GI loans.
The Veterans Administration reports 551000 female veterans with 303000 from World War II and 74000 from the Korean Conflict. About 494000 served in wartime. 426000 are married and 55000 heads of households. The largest age group is 50 to 54 with 128000.
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