Townsend's Low Mood Cure Sparks Nationwide Club Boom
Townsend, a Texas born physician and Long Beach health inspector, promotes an Old Age Revolving Pension Plan offering $200 monthly to everyone over 60. With a two percent sales tax, supporters flocked to Townsend Clubs across the nation, aided by salesman Robert E. Clements. The program influenced debates and helped shape Social Security while Townsend avoided firm alliances with Coughlin and Long.
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Gerald L.K. Smith
Clements
William Lemke
Union Party
Texas
Mosque at Ground Zero sparks New York controversy
A Texas writer argues against building a Muslim mosque near Ground Zero, warning it would inflame tensions and invite terrorism and racism. He urges common sense and suggests locating the mosque elsewhere to avoid further conflict and harm.
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Allah
Texas
Ground Zero
September memories and autumn joys amid Internet cautions
A reflective note on September as the start of fall with birthdays and holidays, memories of a sister who died in September, and the growing need for caution online. The author notes autumn weather, seasonal activities, Halloween in Clifton, and November family gatherings including selling trees at Radde Tree Farm.
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Clifton
Radde Tree Farm
Reflections on Facebook Use and Internet Boundaries
A personal essay recounts cautious social media habits and growing restraint. The author describes limiting Facebook to close contacts, blocking excessive updates, and learning to manage online input while balancing family connections and privacy concerns. The piece framing fall as a season of renewal ties digital life to personal growth and reflection.
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Facebook
Correction issued on sports photo caption
A correction states that Kase Thomas is not related to Dakotta Thomas, despite initial captions implying a sibling link. The paper apologizes to both families for the error and clarifies the accurate familial relationship.
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Kase Thomas
Dakotta Thomas
Clifton High School Class of 1937 Reunion Inquiry
Dear Editor seeks information on Clifton High School Class of 1937 members and potential reunion. Dorothy Jenson Watson, now 90, and sister Dorene’s contact lost. requests help via Sharon Moffett at 972-556-9350 or 972-556-9348. Also mentions Meridian restaurant confusion with another China Wok chain ownership by a new Meridian restaurant owner.
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Clifton High School
Dorene
Waco
Meridian
Clifton
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