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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1959
Page
4
Editorial argues cancer deaths rose 91 percent since 1900 while other diseases declined. Calls for more research, funding, and public education. Urges support for the 1939 Cancer Crusade by Americans and the American Cancer Society to conquer cancer with unlimited effort and resources.
The Eagle Lake Headlight marks its fifty fifth year of service and pledges to continue providing news of the people of Eagle Lake. The editors reflect on a decade of progress and express pride in the city and its accomplishments as they enter year 56 with renewed enthusiasm.
Eagle Lake volunteers warn of an off night and urge all firemen to attend the upcoming monthly business meeting. They emphasize inspecting equipment and wiring now to prevent fire hazards when summer uses air conditioners later. Dr and Mrs Laughlin spent the weekend in San Antonio at a medical convention.
The district judging committee visited New Bielau and Zimmerscheidt to review activity reports and observe community improvements. Members included County Agents Charles Murphey and E M Weaver, Home Demonstration Agent Vivian Goodrum, with district extension staff Silver Whitsett and Leota White. The district winner advances to Texas A&M for state competition with eleven other district winners.
Warren Jennings explains that hospitable towns attract travelers who may become residents or investors. Negative attitudes deter industrial prospects. friendly reception, knowledge of the area, and good services convert visitors into benefactors. The piece also notes state budgeting basics and legislative actions on hospital licensing and truthful advertising.
The Rice Theatre in Eagle Lae announces Separate Tables starring David Niven Oscar winner, with Deborah Kerr Rita Hayworth Wendy Hilier and Burt Lancaster. The production, produced by Harold Brooks and directed by Delbert Mann, opens Apr 29 30 and May 1, a poignant drama of love and loneliness in a seaside hotel.
Governor Price Daniel proclaimed April 26 to May 2 as Mental Health Week and urged Texans to join Operation Friendship to bring 16 000 visitors to Texas mental hospitals. He cited mental illness as a major health problem and noted about one in ten people will face it at some point.
The piece questions why inflation persists while calls grow for larger foreign aid programs. It notes about 3 billion dollars in foreign aid funds spent, over 2 billion in reserves, and U S Treasury holdings of 1.5 billion in foreign currencies plus half a billion from sales by foreign governments. It argues Europe’s postwar economies aren’t as torn as America’s.
The Texas Department of Public Safety will hold competitive exams on May 19 2021 to fill 125 vacancies across the Texas Highway Patrol Drivers License Motor Vehicle Inspection and License and Weight Services. Applications must be filed by May 11 1959 with the Personnel and Training Division in Austin. Major Glen Rasé Houston regional commander outlined requirements: age 21 to 35, high school education or equivalent, good physical condition, minimum height 5 8 and weight proportional to height.
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