Back Home At Last Kitty Graham Recalls Panama Trouble
Kitty Graham, nine months pregnant, spent time in Panama with husband Travis while he served at Fort William E. Davis. She describes humid conditions, poor roads, no hot water, and pests, noting poverty, dangerous police, and a life far from American comforts. The family cherished home and Dad’s reaction at Jason’s first sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Owen
Kitty Graham
Panama
Houston
Pacific
Limus
Alantic
Travis Graham
Army
Fort William E. Davis
Kitty
Colon
Deer Park
Travis
Mr. Rat
John Wiley
Jason
Dad
Political reform drive spurs Texas intergovernmental commission
A blue ribbon study panel urged constitutional revision and broad government restructuring. Gov. Preston Smith created a 17 member Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to follow up on a Vandergriff led report. The package calls for consolidated urban services, stronger governor budgeting power, local revenue expansion, reform of special districts, and coordinated land planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Boykin
Texas Press Association
Austin
Tex
Texas Urban Development Commission
Preston Smith
Smith
Texas Advisory Commission On
Arlington
Tom J. Vandercriff
Earl M. Lewis
Trinity University
San Antonio
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Dallas
New
State
Pesticide Advisory Committee
Environmental Protection Agency
Perry Adkisson
Texas A&m University
Texas Department of Agriculture
POOL
State Board of Insurance
Seacoast
Shell Oil Posts 6 Percent Q3 Earnings Rise
Shell Oil Company reports third quarter 1971 net income of 63.3 million dollars or 94 cents per share, up 6 percent from 59.7 million dollars or 89 cents per share a year earlier. Nine month earnings total 155.6 million dollars or 2.31 a share, down 10 percent from 173.9 million dollars or 2.58 a share in 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oil Company
Harry Bridges
Shell
Bridges
Houston
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas Holiday Events Favor Coastal to Border Towns
Texas Tourist Development Agency highlights December events across the state from Mission poinsettia exhibits to Starr County Christmas Fiesta in Rio Grande City. Festivities include the Eleventh Christmas Boat Lane near Clear Lake NASA area and the Southwestern Sun Carnival in El Paso with basketball and football showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Austin
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Travel and Information Division
Starr County
Rio Grande City
la Escuela Secundaria Federal
the Historical Society Committee
Clear Lake
NASA
Lakewood Yacht Club
Seabrook- Kemah
el Paso
Discover America
Box
The Hidden Risks of Fine Print in Insurance Policies
A public service piece explains how small or typed print in policies can alter benefits and rights. Courts uphold clearer language even when benefits are printed large, urging readers to read entire policies and compare handwritten or inserted terms with standard provisions. Will Bernard wrote this ABA Texas bar collaboration in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Association of Insurance Agents
Short Snorts
Martin
State Code of Ethics
University of Tex
The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Christmas Seal Story Sparks Health Crusade Since 1907
A Philadelphia newsboy sparked the Christmas Seal movement to aid TB care and prevention. Emily Bissell and Leigh Mitchell Hodges helped launch the first campaign, raising 3000 dollars and launching ongoing efforts through the San Jacinto TB RD Association, which now serves twelve counties with screenings, tests, and health education. The 1971 campaign runs from November 11 through December, urging continued support to fight TB, emphysema, asthma, air pollution, and smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Emily Bissell
Miss Bissell
Red Cross
Einar Holmar
Philadelphia
Leigh Mitchell Hodges
San Jacinto TB & Respiratory Diseases Association
San Jacinto Tbrd Association
Deer Park Seeks Bids for 1972 Half-Ton Pickups
Notice to bidders from Deer Park Texas calls for sealed bids to buy one 1972 half ton ten stepside pickup. Bids due 5 00 pm November 30 1971 at City Hall. Bid bond 10 percent required. Bids opened at 7 30 pm. City reserves right to reject or accept any bid.
Deer Park to Accept Battery Supply Bids by Nov 30
Annual supply of batteries will be received at Deer Park City Hall Texas until 5:00 p.m. November 30 1971. Bids opened publicly at 7:30 p.m. Council Meeting the same date. Bid bond ten percent of greatest amount bid required. Proposals must be on file with City Secretary. Mayor W E Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Texas
Harris County
Center Street
City of
W. E. Black
Dorothy S. Martin
Deer Park Seeks Rotary Mower Bid To City Hall Dates
The City of Deer Park Texas will receive bids at Deer Park City Hall 1302 Center Street until 5:00 p.m. November 30 1971 for one commercial 60 riding rotary mower. Bids opened at 7:30 p.m. council meeting. Mayor W Black signs.
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New York
Roy Cohn
Moody Foundation
Shell Oil
San Jacinto Battleground
Mission
Paso del Rio
Alamo City
Albany
Perry Carter
Elsie Moore
Ronnie Hughes
Press Association
Seases
Denmark
Holmar
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