July Historical Highlights Across Western States
The article notes Pioneer Day on July 24 in Utah marking Brigham Young and followers arrival in the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1847. It mentions Frontier Day in Wyoming and festivals in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and more. It also recalls Florida joining the US in 1819 and Virginia Crater Day on July 30 commemorating Union operations at Petersburg.
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Utah
Brigham Young
Great Salt Lake Valley
Illinois
Wyoming
Colorado
Central City
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Florida
United States
Virginia
Petersburg
New Alcohol Brain Damage Theory From Medical Study
Albert Maisel reports findings by Professor Melvin Knisely and associates Herbert Moskow and Raymond Pennington at the Medical University of South Carolina. The study suggests moderate drinking harms brain cells and long term regular intoxication may permanently slow mental function, using Churchill as a cited example to illustrate the theory.
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Reader’s Digest
Albert Maisel
Melvin Knisely
Medical University of South Carolina
Herbert Moskow
Raymond Pennington
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Warming Plates to Slow Dining Pace in Homes and Restaurants
The article argues for heated serving plates as a practical aid to encourage leisurely meals. Warm plates keep meats and vegetables hot for up to forty five minutes, reduce kitchen trips, and help housewives and waiters serve second courses with the same quality as the first.
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United States
Shoes Fit for Trials and Blessings Across Bible Lands
Dr Bob Jones discusses how geography clarifies biblical phrases such as Asher’s blessing. He links Asher’s territory to olive oil production and rocky hills demanding sturdy shoes, then connects the passage to divine provision for life’s trials and temptations.
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Moses
Israel
Asher
Mt. Lebanon
Bob Jones
Lawrence Henneke Joins Goldfish Club
July 23 1950 Record Files notes Lawrence E Henneke became a Goldfish Club member. Sheriff Ray Markowsky won the Democratic primary in an easy victory to secure renomination and a second term. Mrs Kate Small returned from San Antonio where she visited relatives. Mr and Mrs C C Dowe of El Paso visited Mrs W P Dowes home.
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Lawrence E. Henneke
Goldfish Club
Ray Markowsky
Kate Small
San Antonio
C. C. Dowe
el Paso
W. P. Dowe
DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE TEXT
Daily crossword clues and a cryptoquote puzzle are presented with sample letters and hints. The note includes a sample code mapping and a past quote from Balzac as reference.
Questions on Draft Board Rules From Uncle Sam’s Selective Service
A 1970 Q and A with Colonel Morris Schwartz Texas director explains draft order shifts. Volunteers and men 26 plus 19 year olds without lottery numbers may be ordered later, with 18 1/2 to 19 year olds in birthdate order. For 1970, draft calls use volunteers and lottery group members until war changes rules.
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Morris
Schwartz
State Selective Service
W. Ninth Street
Austin
Texas
LVN Members Meet in Cuero for Area Gathering
Five Cuero LVN members from DeWitt and Lavaca counties attended the recent area meeting in Cuero. Attendees listed include Mrs. Cris Kilpatrick president and Mrs. Hogan, Rosa Lee Parks, Marie French, and Miss Marie Witte. A report on Abilene state convention was presented. Next meeting slated for Shiner on August 1.
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Cuero
DeWitt and Lavaca County
Texas League of Licensed Vocational Nurses
Cris Kilpatrick
J. H. Hogan
Rosa Lee Parks
Marie French
Marie Witte
Abilene
Shiner
Solon quits Democrats but fails to join GOP in Virginia
Virginia congressman John O Marsh Jr a conservative Democrat from the Seventh District shuns the 1960s loyalty oath and announces he will not seek renomination. He declines running as an independent after the Virginia GOP names a strong candidate and Marsh weighs risks and options.
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Solon
Democrats
GOP
Henry Cathcart
Central Press
Washington
Ashington
Virginia
John O. Marsh Jr
House of Representatives
Marsh
Appropriations Committee
Virginia National Guard
Ft. Benning
Vietnam
Congress
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Harlem
December 1969 and 1971 duty draw details debated
A portion explains that men drawn in 1969 and 1971 face altered service years. Deferrals or exemptions with 1969 numbers would enter the LA pool in 1971, making that year their maximum exposure instead of 1970, if they enter IA in 1971.
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Bers
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Socktails & the Brain
Guero Berard
Zach
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Cuero Publishing .O
Cuero, Texas
P. O
Weber
Gate Association
South Texas Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Jack Howerton
J C
Pete” Howerton
National Advertising Representatives
Texas Daily Press League
Hartford Bldg
Dallas
DeWitt
Victoria
Goliad Karnes
Gonzales
Lavaca
Jackson
U.S
DeWin Sneffeinins
Bob Jones University
Greenville, D.C
American Way Features, Inc
Daily Crossword
of Man
Axydlbaakr
Longfellow
Acedt Emhnpiw
Gpltdmismew
Honore DE Balzac
King Features Syndicate
Lippo Lippi
Insane
Uncle Sam's Selective Service
LVN
Sey
John Marsh
Independent
John Marsh Jr
Dagwl
Phil
Gorstro
Corrigan
Gorst
mMagis
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