Gov Smith Signs Resolution Praising Texas Travel Program
Gov. Preston Smith signed a joint resolution lauding the Texas Highway Department for its collateral program boosting recreational travel. The measure credits the department with tourism growth, 1.5 billion in 1968 economic benefits, and lists services from Travel Counselors to 100 plus boat ramps and 30 Infosites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Smith
State Highway Dept
Austin
Preston Smith
State Highway Department
Texas
House of Representatives
Vernon Stewart
Wichita Falls
Jack Hightower
Vernon
Senate
State Capitol
J. C. Dingwall
Rep. Stewart
Sen
Hightower
Tom H. Taylor
Highway Department
Department
Texas Highway Department
Roy Bean
Cactus Garden
Langtry
Area Men In Service Johnson Promoted at Fort Polk
Fort Polk Louisiana Sergeant First Class Earl Samuel Johnson is promoted to senior drill sergeant with C Company Second Battalion Third Advanced Individual Training Brigade. He leads advanced infantry training for a Vietnam oriented program. A Weldon High School Gladewater graduate, he joined the Army February 14 1955 and trained at Fort Carson Colorado. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson Route 2 Gladewater.
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Fort Polk
Earl Samuel Johnson
Johnson
Ft. Polk
Weldon High School
Gladewater
Army
Ft. Carson
Colo
Alfred Johnson
Rt. 2
Medicare costs rise for elderly patients in 1969
Medicare inpatient daily costs rose from 38 to 43 dollars between 1966 and 1967 and kept climbing through 1968. Deductibles increased from 40 to 44 per benefit period while patient shares for days 61 to 90 rose to 1 dollar and lifetime reserve costs rose to 22 dollars. Insured skilled nursing care now costs 5.50 per day after 20 days.
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Russell D. Patterson
Longview Social Security Office
Patterson
East South Street
Longview
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Texas Waterways
National Association of Travel Organizations
Don Audas
Vwiuyeust
Valentine Hearts
Pangburn
gLaAvor
Gillette
Techmatic Razor
Hairspray
Llanolin
Gladewater, Texas
Rey
Gladewater Mirror
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