Former 4-H Members Sought for Alumni Awards
The National 4-H Service Committee seeks former 4-H members across the United States for state and national alumni honors. Nominators should submit information on adults with demonstrated service to youth and 4-H values, with eight national winners to be chosen from state honorees for a Chicago banquet.
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United States
Clinton Chemical Corporaarticipants
al 4H
Olin
Chicago
Kenneth Anderson
National
4-H Service Committee Information Service Dept
E. van Buren St
Illinois
Treasury Department Praises City Police for Narcotics Bust
The Treasury Department commended Eagle Pass police for the February 14 narcotics case. Omas J. Dean of Customs writes appreciation to Police Chief Anders and Patrolman Freeman for alertness and cooperation that led to seizure of 101 marihuana plants and a Ford sedan and the surrender of two defendants. Mrs. Anders is praised for handling the female involved. The letter notes the department’s aid to Customs and the officers’ willingness to assist in transporting a large quantity of marihuana to another part of the country.
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Ted
Omas J. Dean
Cusgent
Eagle Pass
Charles A W
Rio
Texas
Te Anders
Anders
Freeman
Burleson Seeks Re election for 17th District
Omar Burleson veteran congressman announces a vigorous campaign for the Democratic Primary. He cites nearly 20 years in Congress, his fiscal record, opposition to wasteful spending, and defense of states’ rights. Born in Jones County, he highlights service from FBI agent to Navy, and urges constituents to review his record for continued support.
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Omar Burleson
Burleson
Congress
U. S
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Jones County
FBI
U.S
Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Texas
17Th
Anson
Stamford
Abilene Christian College
Hardin-Simmons University
Cumberland Law School
University of Texas
Ruth DeWeese
Rv. R. D. DeWeese
West
South
Let the little trees grow up not burn up
A public safety appeal urges protecting young forests by avoiding brush fires and promoting careful outdoor burning as a community effort to prevent wildfires.
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Nature
Texas Included in Study on Western River Water
The Texas Water Development Board urged Congress to include Texas in a federal study of using water from the Colorado River to serve 11 Western states. A regional plan would probe diverting water to El Paso West Texas and the South Plains if Texas joins the plan. A congressional resolution calls the Bureau of Reclamation to report within three years on diverting 8 500 000 acre feet annually from the Columbia River surplus into the Colorado basin.
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Texas Water Development Board
Congress
Colorado
el Paso
West Texas
South Plains
Texas
Bureau of Reclamation
Columbia River
Colorado Basin
Karen O'Brien To Head MYF
The Methodist Youth Fellowship elected officers for the coming year. Karen O'Brien was named president, Don Parks vice president, Leah Dudley secretary treasurer, Sue Cox MYF secretary, Dirk Jolink cluster representative and reporter Nancy O'Brien.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Karen O’brien
Don Parks
Leah Dudley
Sec.treas
Sue Cox
MYF Secty
Dirk Jolink
Cluster
Nancy O’brien
Incendiary Acts Upgrade to Felony in Texas Law
Incendiarism is classified as a felony with fines up to 1000 dollars and imprisonment up to five years in the Texas penitentiary.
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Texas
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Treasury Department
Police
Texas Forestry Assn
Bean Cancer Society
Abilene
Washington
Karen O'Brien
Knight
G. J. Gunter
Gustine
Mims
Osteopathic
Dutton’s
Texaco
Roy Dutton
GO Texaco
Tom
Dudley Bros
Gail
Comanche Co
Electric Co-Op
Comanche Hospital Inc
Flannery-Blackwood Cline
Comanche National Bank
Arthur
Chevrolet & Olds
TL P&i
Westinghouse Appliances
Hathcock’s
J. L. Newhouse
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