Texas must upgrade schools to retain industry and talent
In an Oct 7 1962 Tribune-Herald opinion two Texas educators argue Texas must rapidly improve public and private education from elementary to graduate level. They warn Texas loses brainpower as top industries favor other states and better schools lure graduates away.
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Texas
Harry Ransom
University of Texas
Earl Rudder
A&m College of Texas
New England
California
New York
Topnotch
United Gas Board Declares 40 Cent Dividend
The Board of Directors of United Gas Corporation Shreveport La met today and declared a fourth quarter dividend of 40 cents per share on common stock. The dividend is payable January 2 1943 to shareholders of record December 10 1952 as announced by president Ed Parkes.
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United Gas Corporation
Shreveport
Ed Parkes
Uncle Dan Reflects On Women Magazine Trends
A reader laments modern women magazines and feminist academia in a humorous letter to the editor. He jokes about gossip, surveys, and pickle census references while planning to show the piece to his congressman. The note ends with a wary warning about his wife discovering the letter.
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Wimmen
Department of Agriculture
New York
Agriculture Department
Uncle Dan
Singing convention praised by Holly Springs correspondent
The writer reports an ideal day with a large turnout at a gospel singing convention. The Gospelaires quartet from Dallas and attendees from Tyler Athens Marshall Terrell and Van Zandt County were well represented. The President was praised and gratitude expressed for support.
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Gospelaires
Dallas
Mr. Williams
Tyler
Athens
Marshall
Terrell
van Zandt County
Gratitude for sympathy after loss of Mrs. W. R. Harris
The family thanks friends and neighbors for food flowers and sympathy after the death of Mrs. W. R. Harris on November 23. They express appreciation and blessings for thoughtfulness from Mrs. J. W. Vaughn Mrs. J. A. Pruitt J. T. Brannon and W. R. Harris.
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W. R. Harris
Cod
J. W. Vaughn
J. A. Pruitt
J. T. Brannon
Dear Jan Webster Advice Column Parody in The Worrier's Guide
The Worrier's Guide letters discuss domestic strain and political voting confusion. A reader asks about a wife's behavior and another about underage dating and pre election schooling. Jan Webster counsels focusing on home duties and informed voting, noting age considerations for teens.
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Athens
Fort Worth VA Office to Close Along With 34 Others
The Veterans Administration will close the Fort Worth VA Office on December 28, joining 34 similar offices nationwide. Edward P. Onstot, manager of the Dallas Regional Office, notes the 35 closures end a postwar network once used to assist veterans with benefits. Veterans may obtain information by correspondence, phone, or visits to Dallas for continued record access.
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Veterans Administration
Fort Worth
Edward P. Onstor
Dallas
Congress
Onstot
County Wide 4 H Christmas Party Set in Canton
Van Zandt County 4 H clubs plan a December 8 party at the Canton Women's Building on the Fair Grounds with the theme Christmas at the Country Store. Members should bring canned goods or clothing for the Welfare Office. Assistants urge attendance and note two Channel 7 Tyler programs on December 7 and 14 at noon outlining 4 H history and growth.
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van Zandt County
Canton Community Club
Tyler
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