Federal Education Grants Offer 122 Million Dollar Aid
The federal government announces Basic Grants totaling 122 million dollars to aid postsecondary students. About 500000 students may receive grants in year one with a maximum of 450 dollars for the 1973-74 school year. Applications begin at post offices and schools with a deadline of January 3, 1974.
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Office of Education
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Pinder
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Saurres
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Weinberger
Hooltz, Raventien
Weldare
Suffron County
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
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Governmort
Ciputis
Tniflan
Thean Vaale
Ruane Coranty
Choden Aehual
Verryane Administration
Boric
Basie
Sunple Tering
U.S. Office of Education
Hudson River Named After Explorer Marks Historic Event
On September 12, 1603, Henry Hudson entered the river now bearing his name. Separately, Congress authorized the first national election on September 18, 1784, marking a foundational moment in U.S. governance.
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Henry Hudson
Local notes recall 1949 area events and birthdays
Twenty four years ago Oct 21 1949 reports price levels at markets with Paine sales around 8 82 8 77 and a list of local happenings. Fifteen Lissie Boys Club members depart Eagle Lake for Texas A M College via Universal Supply Company in gratitude for club work. Memorial Hospital reports Lee Reed Johnson still hospitalized after truck auto crash on Beaumont Highway. Rice Exhibit at Dallas Fair features J Tammy Pilkington representing Lakeside Irrigation and remarks by J F Cotner of Amettean Rice Growers. Social notes include Mrs Frank O’Neil visiting, Judy Pendargrass birthday party with Halloween theme, Shirley and Dennis Thornton turning 13, and Texas State College for Women appointing Lon Ann Wright as a 1949 50 member.
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Paine
Lissie Boys Club
Eagle Lake
Texas A&m College
Veing
Universal Supply Company
Pan Gertsen
James Adkins
Lester Herman
Hatch Hermian
Victor Ray Corman
Aan Causey
Jimmy Gell
Harold Miller
Frank Gasney
Beaumont
J.t.tammy Pilkington
Lakeside Irrigation Company
Dallas
Bilkington
J. F. Cotener
Irons~ Ton
Amettean Tace Growers Association
Suster
Feip
Frank O'Neil
Mornnang
J, Mayo
J. Mes Creary
G. E. Cook
Judy Pendargrass
Judy Petk
Ben Reading
Shirley
Dennis Thornton
Bdl Thornton, Jr
Texas State College
Jidy Thomass
Ro Mi Thomas
New Four Year Farm Bill In Effect This Year
Congress enacted a four year farm bill signed by the President. It ends land set asides for 1974 for seed grain wheat and cotton while maintaining set asides and conserving base rules for 1972. No grazing or harvesting of set aside acreage without committee approval, says Daniel C Strackfus, county executive director for ASC.
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Vomitites
Daniel C. Strackfus
Agricultural, Stabilizatioon and Conservation Service
New Magazine Weed a's Digest Launches Worldwide
A new art magazine titled Weed a's Digest debuts with availability in multiple foreign languages, expanding its global reach and inviting diverse readership. The publication showcases contemporary art pieces and critical writing from international contributors.
Campaign for Constitutional Amendment One raises legislative pay
Texas leaders allied with 35 organizations push for a constitutional amendment to raise legislative pay to 15 000 a year plus 18 dollars per session day and to establish 180 day odd year sessions and 69 day even year sessions. Will Davis chairs the support group with Dal lak’s Strickland as vice chair. 35 associations join the effort.
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Gov
Daloa Briscoe
Atty, Gen
John Hill
J. Gow
Bel Hobby
Price Dante Jr
Alsq
Austin
Will Davis
PA Strickland
Dal+ lak
Davis
Stricland
Texas Press Association
Daniel
Telephone Savings Legislative Budget Board
Texas Grants Majority Rights to 18 to 20 Year Olds
Texas law change grants 18 to 20 year olds voting and other rights. Adults overnight gain ability to buy certain beverages, sign contracts, marry without parental consent, and serve on juries. The Legislature approved 249 acts last week, including a reduced penalty for first offense marijuana possession.
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Texas
Commuters 4-H Award Ceremony This Saturday
The Commuters 4-H awards event runs Saturday September 8 from 4 to 6 pm at James Asabe's arena. Trophies go to top Junior and Senior Class riders. Ribbons and special certificates will be given for first through third places in each event. Refreshments follow.
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Pam
James ‘Asabe
High Bid Soars at Eagle Lake Rice Sale
The Eagle Lake office of the American Rice Growers Association saw a strong sale last Friday as heat and rain boosted demand for La Belle rice. Top bid reached $21.35 per barrel by P&S MIA for La Belle rice grown by Wiese barns, with other bids over $21 to L. A. Guttimai and Robert Adkins. Fourteen lots offered mostly sold above $20 per barrel, while the low bids hovered around $18.28 per barrel. The Belle Fatma grade and other La Belle lots performed well, though some bids fell short of the top. The next sale is scheduled for Wednesday after Labor Day.
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Eagle Lake
American Rice Growers Association
Louisiana
East Texas
Alma
P&s Mia
Wiese Barms
Ns la Balle
Robert Adkins
la Belle
Bangkok traffic heavier than decade past strain on statue
The ancient capital's Reclining Seedh statue faces strain from fivefold traffic and pollution with daily vibration and exhaust fumes threatening its condition.
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Bangkok
Higgins Family Sports Banter and College Ties in Austin
Frank Higgins and family recount lively talk about Texas A&M and Rice High while visiting Austin to see Roger Stienke train with the Texas Longhorns. Roger, son of Mr and Mrs Strenke of Garwood, eyes a Longhorn berth. other Higgins brothers discuss Rice High and Southwest Texas State prospects. Rainy weather and a busy week wrap the installment.
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Frank Higgins
Ricky
Mark Durham
Odeaea
Texas A&m University
Aggies
Higgins
Jerrol
Allan
Rice
Mark
Austin
Roger Stienke
Texas University
Longhorns
Roger
Sam
Srvin Strenke
Garwood
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