Nation's Social Security at 35 Years Again Stays Youthful
Brownwood area social security official Glen McNatt notes the system remains robust as it turns 35. He cites amendments, rising benefits, and broader coverage including retirees disabled workers and families, with taxes rising to 4.8 percent. Brown Comanche and Mills counties report over 9,100 monthly beneficiaries. Veterans GI Bill attendance requires Certification of Attendance cards to be returned for education payments.
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Glen McNatt
Brownwood
McNatt
Social
Veterans Administration
Jack Coker
Waco
Coker
Mental health reform urged for Texas institutions
A column urges Texans to support public mental health reforms at the Austin State Hospital and broader Texas system. It calls for stronger supervision, outreach, higher funding for hospitals and community programs, and decisive governor action to modernize care. It also notes alcohol as the leading undisputed drug problem and urges personal responsibility to curb addiction.
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Austin State Hospital
Don Cavness
Austin
Texas
Jesus
Arts and Crafts Show Slated For Stephenville
Stephenville hosts its fifth annual Art and Crafts Sale at Recreation Hall City Park Friday and Saturday November 6 and 7. Entries include handmade or hand decorated items from preserves and jellies to oil paintings and driftwood decorations. Booths cost five dollars for 32 by 8 feet with proceeds supporting the Parks Program. Reservations contact Mrs. Fred McCleskey or the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Fred McCleskey
Parks and Recreation Board
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche County Displays Veteran Totals and Veterans Affairs Notes
The county lists 1470 veterans, with statewide Texas totals of 1 354 000 and Vietnam era veterans at 181 000 nationwide. Comanche County contributed 220 of the Vietnam era, 200 Korean War veterans, and 150 WWI veterans, with 190 between Korea and Vietnam. VA encourages inquiries and GI Bill or home loan eligibility for qualifying service. Local visits from Houston and Austin families over Labor Day are noted.
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Comanche County
Texas
Veterans Administration
America
Card of Thanks for Elbert KigoreFamily
The Kigore family expresses sincere thanks for kindness during illness and passing of Elbert N Kigore. Special thanks to Western House for care and to Dr Roy Mims and Mim Hospital nurses. Gratitude to those who sent flowers food and sympathy and to Rev Horton Rev Teague and Mr and Mrs Forter Franks and staff. May God be with you all.
Farm real estate vane climbs 64 percent since 1958
A historical market note reports farm real estate values rising sixty four percent from 1958, indicating continued inflation and shifts in agricultural property pricing over the period.
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