Sun Editorial on Gun Law Controversy and Second Amendment
The Sun urges readers to weigh gun control, defending Second Amendment rights while acknowledging crime and assassinations. It endorses constituent letters to Congress, urging views to be sent to Ray Roberts and Senators Yarborough and Tower in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Belden
Gallup
Marvin E. Wolfgang
U.S
The
Sun
People
Ray Roberts
Ralph Yarborough
John Tower
Washington
Endorsing Candidates and Public Crime Awareness
A compilation discusses political endorsements urging minimal cost to taxpayers and selects a candidate likely to deliver value. It quotes Poseyville News on freedom as active use and Huntington Herald-Press noting rising crime rates, urging public determination to curb crime with meaningful action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contovers
Poseyville, Inc
Huntington
Ind
Herald-Press
FBI
Department of Justice
America
Veterans and Civil Service Privileges Raise Court Questions
A column discusses how internships and job qualifications intersect with veteran preferences in civil service. Courts strike down blatant favoritism but uphold modest veteran advantages if applicants are otherwise qualified. The piece cites police and fire service cases, reinstatement for a shipyard worker, and notes 1988 law and policy context by Will Bernard.
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Vetera
Civil Service
Tion
The
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
FRUITVALE Community Notices of Nearby Visits
Mr and Mrs Wilburn Clowers of Dallas visited Mrs C C Reed Monday. Jerry Clark and family visited in Dallas. J C Swaff and children from Forney came Saturday night with his parents. Billy Bob Burdett and children from Carrollton spent weekend with Carroll and family. Mrs Robert Goode of Randlett Oklahoma visited her sister Hallie Randall Thursday. Velva Carroll and Mary Shields visited Carroll’s sister Macie Harley in Grand Saline Saturday. Loyd Brown of Dallas visited sister Henry Watson and family last Sunday. Velva Carroll and Mary Shields visited Nat Wade in Will Point Tuesday. Jane Randall visited Al Burnley in Medical Center Hospital Tyler Sunday. A B Burkham and children of Mesquite visited Japie and Willie in Grand Saline Sunday afternoon. Carter Elliott and family of Grand Saline visited Barney Elliott Sunday. Jerome Savage accepted a position in Maywood and his family will be leaving soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn Clowers
Dallas
C. C. Reed
Jerry Clark
Dalla
J. C. Swa
Forney
Billy Bob Burdett
Carrollton
D.F. Carroll
Robert Goode
Randlett
Oklo
Hallie Randall
Tied
Velva Carroll
Mary. Shields
Carroll
Macie Harley
Grand Sa
Loyd Brown
Henry Watson
Mary Shields
Nat Wade
Will Point
Jane Randall
al Burnley
Medical Center Hospital
Tyler
A. B. Burkham
Japie
Willie
Grand Saline
J. H. Pi
Carter Elliott
Barney Elliott
Jerome Savage
Fenton
Maywood
Uncle Dan Finds Pollsters Stare Down US Politics
Doolie’s Uncle Dan and Ed Doolittle discuss pollsters shaping public opinion, television influence, and political advertising. They critique campaign spending, celebrity culture, and the presidency, noting post tenure limits and the odd lure of running. Local voices reflect skepticism toward modern politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mixina Nannua
Clem Webster
Clem
Notady
Ed Doolittle
Poltics
United States
Zeke Grubb
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Immediate
Zeke
Dan
Market Report From Athena Commission Co in Athens Texas
Shippers offered 735 cattle and 62 hogs to 74 buyers including packers and butcher buyers. Prices varied by class from good to choice butcher calves 25.00 to 27.50, fat cows 17.00 to 19.50, bulls 19.00 to 22.00, stocker and feeder cattle from 21.00 to 26.00, stocker cows 140.00 to 225.00 per head, and sows and feeders 14.00 to 20.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Commission Co
Athens
Texas
Shippers
Aluminum Furniture Proving Popular in Outdoor Living
Aluminum furniture grows in popularity due to light weight and low prices. Bonny Lay notes ongoing improvements in construction, safety, color options, and easy replacement components like vinyl cord and straps. The range now includes innerspring chaises, gliders, recliners, folding chairs with trays, tables with umbrellas, and camping gear such as cots and stools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonny Lay
Texas A&m University
Mariner
Mis Lay
Granddaughter of Grand Saliners Tours Europe This Summer
Virginia Crocker granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W J Crocker of Grand Saline travels Europe this summer on a TCU sponsored organ tour. The trip runs June 6 to August 14 with stops in Germany England Denmark Holland Belgium Austria Italy and Switzerland. She will gain master class instruction and hours toward her music degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Crocker
Dall
W. J. Crocker
Grand Saline
Europe
T.C.U
Germany
England
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Virginia
TCU
New York
Frankfurt
Nuremberg
St. Lawrence Cathedral
Munion
Innsbruck
Jazz0ure
Salzburg
Linz
Vienna
Austria
Nice
Monte Carlo
Lyon
Italy
Florence
Rome
Bologna
Venice
Milan
Lucerne
Switzerland
Bonn
The
Grou
Michael Schneider
London
Southampton
Emmet G. Smith
Military enrollment near peak during World War I era
Fragmentary report notes near peak military enrollment in the World War I period with references to Washington figures and Pentagon descriptions. Mentions high manpower demands and building up forces, hinting at large-scale mobilization and future projections.
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Pentagon
Washington
Korea
Services Held For Mrs Isabella Peek
Funeral services for Isabella Rock Peek 83 of Dallas were held at Grand Salin Home Chapel with Rev Harlon presiding. Burial followed at Orville Cemetery. Died Tuesday after a long illness. Survivor list includes son Charles Calvin Rook of Mansfield daughter Otha May Moody of Dallas two brothers Roger T. Guinn of Clifton Billy Guinn of Iredell three sisters Mary Bell Alice Jeffery Ellen Reed five grandchildren.
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Isabell Rock
Dallas
Roger T. Guinn
Clifton
Billy Guinn
Iredell
Mary Bell
Alice Jeffery
Ellen Reed
Uvalde
Local students register for SFA Summer Band Camp
Carter of Grand Saline and another Grand Saline High School band member join annual Summer Band Camp at Stephen F. Austin State College on the SFA campus. Camp runs summers for junior and senior high students with dorm housing, daily study, and supervision by instructors and clinicians. Darrell Molt directs the program this year and students may perform in stunt night showcases.
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Darrell Molt
Spa
King Family Reunion Includes Wide Midwest West Coast Visit
Locals hosted a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Marvin King and group including Durwood King and boys of St. Charles Missouri, Charles King and children of Dallas, David King and family of Lancaster, Debbie and Linda King, Jack Renner of Longview, D L King of Los Angeles, and Alton King of Houston. They enjoyed a fish fry at Lake Tawakoni, the first time the family had gathered in several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin King
Durwood King
St. Charles
Charles King
Dallas
David King
Lancaster
Debbie
Linda King
Jack Renner
Longview
D. L. King
Los Angeles
Calif
Alton King
Houston
Lake ‘Tawakoni
Lions International National President A. Evans Highlight
Texas born A. Evans presides at the first Texas Lions event from June 26 to 29. Lions International, with 67 thousand members in 143 countries, is the world’s largest service club, known for aid to the blind, sight conservation, youth programs, and community service projects.
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A. Evans
Texas
Lions International
Notice of Grand Saline ISD Board of Equalization Meeting
The Board of Equalization of Grand Saline Independent School District in Van Zandt County Texas will meet at 6 00 PM at Grand Saline High School Stadium Drive to fix and equalize values of taxable property for 1968. Interested parties must appear with evidence to support their valuations. Secretary Charles L Haptonstall issued notice on June 20 1968.
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Board of Equaliz Regulary
Board of Equalization
Grand Saline High School
Stadium Drive
Grand Saline
van Zandt County
Texas
Grand Saline Independent School
Charles L. Haptonstall
Board O Equalization
Grand Saline Independent School District
Tte
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Byble
Dickerson
Lloyd Lewin
Alistoberson
Alf Hoberson
Yan Zanat Co
Fexas
Richard 1
Loughmiller
Fruitvale
Doolie
Jerry Marcus
Yee
Grand Saliners
Pat and
Nita Smith
Farmers Branch
Carl Clements
Mineola Federal Savings & Loan Association
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Mineola
Isabella Peek
SFA
Lions Hect
Board OF Equalization Meeting
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