Wide mix of national and local notes from postwar era
The column surveys economic slowdowns, baseball labor cuts, and religious dietary shifts, noting protests about meat on Fridays and inflation fears. It recalls Kennedy assassination fallout with calls for a fuller Warren Report, and mentions letters to Congress about savings bonds for servicemen and federal workers. It also reports on Sikorsky X15 milestones, birth control safety debates, Koufax retirement rumors, a candy donation story for Vietnam, and local Thanksgiving visits and funerals in Texas communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Warren
Dallas
Washington
Capitol Hill
America
St. Louis
South Vietnam
Oes
Tomorrow Never: A Plea to Start Today
A reflective piece argues tomorrow is elusive and overused as a favorite day. It urges readers to stop procrastinating, begin tasks now, and take action today to improve finances, health, and relationships. An ironic praise of postponement contrasts with call to immediate effort.
Immunization can stop child measles says medical expert
A veteran specialist says measles could be eradicated soon if all young children are immunized. Since 1963 over 12 million American children have received the vaccine and deaths now average around 400 annually. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges vaccination at about 12 months and parents should consult physicians about vaccine type and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
American Academy of Pediatrics
Professional Society
Tp&l
County Draft Board Calls Induction and Pre Induction Examinations
Local Board No. 15 for Comanche and Brown Counties will forward a call for induction and Armed Forces Pre Induction Physical Examinations on December 1. One man is drafted for induction and 30 for examinations. Registrants from Comanche, Gustine, De Leon, Zephyr, May, Blanket, and Brownwood include Kenneth Lane Rachels, Thomas Martin Smith, Jimmie Jerrold Daniel, Donald Ray Faulkinberry, Ronnie Sane Johnson, Roy Don Adams, Tommy J. Couch, Alfredo Carrillo Rodriguez, Sidney, Ronald Roy Johnson, Ronald Dean Hood, Alan Gale Freeman, Larry Leon Majors, Alfred Braxton Burcham Jr., Richard Vincent McClain, Danny Ray Marlin, and Darrell Wayne Fisher. Buses depart 6:30 a.m. from 104 Brown St. Brownwood.
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Comanche
Brown Counties
Kenneth Lane Rachels
Thomas Martin Smith
Jimmie Jerrold Daniel
Donald Ray Faulkinberry
Ronnie Sane Johnson
Comane
Roy Don Adams
Tommy J. Couch
Gustine
Alfredo Carrillo Rodriguez
Sidney
Ronald Roy Johnson
Ronald Dean Hood
Alan Gale Freeman
de Leon
Larry Leon Majors
Zephyr
Alfred Braxton Burcham, Jr
May
Richard Vincent McClain
Danny Ray Marlin
Darrell Wayne Fisher
Brown St
Brownwood
Illinois Visitors Attend Puckett Family Reunion
Major and Mrs. Don Spencer of Mascoutah Illinois arrived in Comanche November 22 for a six day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Spencer and attended the Puckett family reunion during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Seay
Big Spring
Comanche
C. B. Baxter
Major
Don Spencer
Mascoutah
Illinois
Tom Spencer
Puckett
Sealed Proposals Sought For Comanche Sewage Plant
The City of Comanche Texas invites sealed proposals for a 727 700 gallon per day sewage treatment facility. Proposals due December 8 1966 at 1 pm in the Texas Power and Light Company room. Prevailing wages apply and bids require a 5 percent bid bond. The city may reject any bid or waive formalities.
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Comanche
Texas
Texas Power & Light Company
Johnson, Fontaine & Company, Inc
East Gooch Street
P. O. Drawer II
Palestine
Department of Labor
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Califagine Makers
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Koufax
Stephenville
Buc Higgs
Inez Sullivan
Balboa
Elbon
Burton Bros
Texas Power & Light Company Electric Heating Division
P. O. Box
Gloria
Hwp
An. Styles
Larry Graham
Red & White Grocery
E. Central
Pachaia
Gyale Pirkle Mayor
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