State wage rules under federal pay scales debated
Brown said highway department surveys were improper and not enforced properly. Greer cited federal wage scales as higher than state levels and argued against federal wage controls. He noted 40 percent of highway costs are wages and compared Texas figures with federal pay data, outlining 1954 and legislative versions of federal funds for Texas highway projects.
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H. L. Arno
Highway Department
Texas
Creer
Allan Shivers
John Hen
Sheppard
Senate
May
Commencement Address Urges Responsible American Living
Driskin urged Drinkill High School graduates to embrace responsibility beyond cattle and shopkeeping, stressing the complex modern path to success. He warned that understanding human worth centers life, and a lifetime study helps relate to country and world, urging college or productive work with faith and effort.
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Drinkill
D.D
Successul Living
Wa Cat Bops
Driskin
Ali
Boys Apprehended After Drug Store Break In
Patrolmen R Barrera and Richard Churchwell arrested two 10 year old boys who broke into Hernandez's Drug Store in San Felipe Thursday night through a back window. They named another boy who guided them to the entrance. The juveniles were turned over to Juvenile Officer F L Enckhausen for questioning. The implicated youth was found to have committed several other local drug store break-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Barrera
Richard Churchwell
San Felipe
Et Wag
F 11
Enckhausen
Junior Staff Members Leave For Camp Fawcett
Junior staff members depart for Camp Fawcett this Thursday for Boy Scout camping. Named attendees include Tommy Wilson Jimmy Ward Gary Kyle Barry Baly Gordon MacGonigill George Vernor R J Patterson G W Nelan Jimmy Shmmons Ray Dune van and Randy Cooper. They will stay at Fawcett through June.
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Fawcett
Aite
Tommy Wilson
Jimmy Ward
Gary Kyle
Barry Baly
Gordon MacGonigill
George Vernor
R. J. Patterson
G. W.nelan
Jimmy Shmmons
Ray Dunevan
Randy Cooper
Dunes
Twelve Year Old Wins Sidewalk Cattlemen Contest
A twelve year old from Madisonville Texas wins the latest Sidewalk Cattlemen contest held in town. The event showcased youth participation with local families and sponsors noting growing interest in agricultural heritage.
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Sidewalk Cattlemen's
Underwood family moves after city secretary change
Fred Underwood trained his wife as city secretary and moves to Del Rio from Ballinger where he filled similar post. BL W. Merlowe left February 23 for Carrizo Springs to become city manager. Mayor A Kennedy has performed duties since. The family will reside at 100 Ricks Drive. Hal, ten, and daughters Mrs. John Stanton of San Angelo and Miss Bally Underwood, 18, will stay in Ballinger.
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Dhbwit
A. de Kehmeay
Prteay
Tlt
Underwood
Wielters
Fred Underwood
Hla Dustes
Miday
del Rio
Bal
Unger
Elaht Yenfa
Underwood Mudeets
W. Mer
Lowe
Carrizo Springs
A. ©. Kennedy
May Rain Barely Dented Del Rio Weather Record
May brought virtually no rain in Del Rio with only 0.03 inch observed for the month. Through May 31, rainfall totaled 0.70 inch since January 1, far below normal, while May temperatures averaged 81.3 degrees. Maximums reached 99 on several dates, with a low of 57 and frequent cloudy days. winds peaked at 30 mph from the southeast on May 28.
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del Rio
Hyl L. Molyneux
United States Weather Bureau
Aly
Otter
del Rilo
Molyneux
Grees
Wal Sieh
Aunt Of Del Rio Woman Dies Thursday In Temple
Mrs. Wiliam Capps a 43 year old aunt of Med W W Anderson of Del Rio died Thursday at 1 30 pm at Scatt end White Clinic in Temple after two weeks treatment Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am in the Church of Christ in Mason with Mr and Mrs Anderson and family invited to attend
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Wiliam Capps
Med. W. W. Anderson
del Fito
Scattend White Clinic
Temple
Church of Christ In
Mason
Anderson Jef
Del Rio Weather Summary for West Texas region
Partly cloudy with possible isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms in Del Rio and West of Pecos Meridian. Cooler tonight. Yesterday high 88, low 74. Sunrise 5:48 am, sunset 7:39 pm. Humidity 85 percent at 6:40 am, 48 percent at 12:30 pm. West of Meridian forecast notes scattered storms in Pecos Valley area.
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del Rio
Pecos Valley
Russians Denounce U S Fingerprinting Policy
Moscow June 1 Khrushchev told Russianborn American violinist lause Stern that no Soviet citizens will submit to fingerprinting to enter the United States. Premier Bulganin and Foreign Minister Molotov backed the protest urging Congress to change the law. The staged opposition spread from a Queen Elizabeth garden party to embassy circles as Washington allowed some nonofficial Russians to enter, while state talks continued on the Moisseyev folk dancers trip to New York. In Brownwood Texas Cassy Graves, 52, cafe operator, died from gunshot wounds to the head. officials say the wound appears selfinflicted after months of illness.
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Moscow
Nikits
Khrushchev
Lause Stern
United States
Congress
Nikolai Bulganin
Communist Party
Tulaanin
Mir Molotov
Moisseyev
New York
U. S
State Department
Polio Cases Rise Across Texas and Nation
Texas reports 32 new polio cases for the week with 17 paralytic and 14 non paralytic cases, amid a nationwide increase. Public health officials caution it is too early to predict the full season, noting Texas and California account for over half the weekly total and 1,744 cases had been reported by May 20.
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Austin
Texas
State Health Department
Aiseace
Washington
Dune
Public Health Service
Californa
Acc
ToXaa
California
Interracial Council Moves To End Boycott Strife
In Tallahassee Florida an unofficial white and Negro leaders committee seeks a permanent interracial council to calm a boycott now in its fifth day. Spokesmen say the goal is to establish communications and resolve disputes through orderly discussions and private and official talks. The bus boycott issue remains outside the council’s immediate scope.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Tallahaasee
Stureate
Florida A&m University
Lee
Dus
Ahek
Subscription contest offers 1956 Buick and $750 prize
The News Herald promotes a seven week subscription drive in Texas with top prizes including a 1956 Buick and $750 cash. Early entrants can enroll now and aim to boost earnings by signing new and renewing subscribers for The Pal Bla News Herald, with contest rules and dates outlined.
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BUICK
Texas
Unis
Land Leveling Near Quemado Completed On Farm
Mrs. Rue Brockman finished leveling 22 acres on her 40 acre Quemado area improving irrigation efficiency and yields. J D Booker produced a topo map for future fall leveling while local conservation staff assisted. Tests show root plowing improves moisture conservation, with results varying by area and prior tillage.
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Rue Brockman
Quemado
Irrigaon
Brockman
J. D. Booker
Booker
Bell Conservation Rerview
Range Planta
de Bona Ranch
Eagle Pass
Thurmond Ranch
Bill Brown Taken To San Antonio For Treatment
Bill Brown a 13 year old injured in a cap wreck was taken by ambulance Friday morning to San Antonio for treatment at Santa Rose Hospital. He is conscious only occasionally after a crash on East First Street and Avenue no KR. Six others were injured in the collision. He suffered a fracture of his right leg near the hip and was thrown from the convertible he was riding in.
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Bill Brown
San Antonio
Derash
Banta Rose Hospital
Bill
Camp Brown
East First Street
Aveno KR
Bil
Texas Capitol Dome To Get Lit Up
The Texas Capitol dome will be lit like never before on Monday night. Sixty two on eighty, each cypped with 1000-watt lamp, will open the illumination system which employed 110 lights with 500 watt lamps. Incandescent lighting was denied after a brief trial of mercury types.
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Austin
State Capitol
Frank BR. Allen
Grand Jury Continues to Probe Big Story Case
Harris County grand jury resumes investigation into a 250000 burglary at a bakery owner’s home. Witnesses include Will A Smith and Lloyd Gregory, who back Dan Cook and Jimmie Parks amid alarm over alleged robbery tied to a journalist's big story plan.
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Houston
Jilnie 1
Jack Heard
Harris County Criminal Courts
Genias
Wollston
Will Int A. Smith
Lloyd Gregory
Dan Cook
San Antonio
Cook
Jimmie Parks
R. H. Kamlett
Harvey Marley
Sen Ansonio
Arthur Eckert
San Anetonio
Safe
Paul Denny
Cook Bid Parks
Hamlete
Jimmy Hicks
Parke
Hicky
Denny Burrglary
Hes Galt
Parks
Brand
Smith
Victoria
Rye Kiown
Gregory
The
Houston Post
jCook
Hous
Tony
Thomas High Bchool
Gregory Wid
McCall to face term for election fraud probes
McCall urged broad powers for attorney general to investigate conduct of elections and impounded records. He defended a plan to give the attorney general authority to probe suspected fraud in cities with machine control, aiming to curb local corruption and ensure action. The speaker, a McCall ally, discussed processing a case involving a family case and past indigenes’ home.
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Collapan and ‘Guaranty’ Co
McCall
Aine
Torney
Boleves
Masgania
Or Owth
Harry
Indigenes Homie
Makonig
Baylor
Yalv
Water Paper Co Delays Deliveries Across New York
In June, New York water paper company reports total deliveries at 175 units with value due due to rising demand and ongoing inability to meet orders. The note highlights continued supply strain and payment timelines impacting customers and distributors.
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New York
Water Paper Co
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