Galveston Weather Office marks a century of service
The Galveston weather office reflects on its 100 years of climate records and advanced radar, radio, and telecommunication links. It notes the Gulf Coast warnings that saved hundreds of thousands during hurricanes, and describes its role issuing alerts from Port O Connor to High Island and radar coverage across Southeast Texas. The unit partners with NASA and Shell for wind and sea data, and highlights its position near the Gulf for ongoing weather surveillance.
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Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Galveston
Texas
South
Midwest
Gulf Waters
Gulf of Mexico
Brownsville
Florida
National Weather Service
NASA
Shell Oil Company
Weather Office
Port O’connor
High Island
North West
Drinking drivers deserve swift punishment say FBI chief
In a stark editorial J Edgar Hoover argues that drunken driving kills tens of thousands yearly and prompts lawmakers to enforce stern penalties. He urges swift enforcement, lengthy license revocation, heavy fines, and substantial jail terms to protect the public from lethal, intoxicated motorists.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Headstart Parade Plans Advance for April Event
Plans for the 3rd annual Headstart promotional parade to honor Mainland Full Day Full Year Headstart Center. The event features a parade on April 24 with participants meeting at 9 AM in the Mainland Mall parking lot.
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Mainland Mall
Drouth relief urged for 60 Texas counties by senator
Senator Lloyd Bentsen urged President Nixon to grant emergency federal drought relief for 60 Texas counties after Governor Smith requested help. He cited white house coordination and potential expansion as drought surveys show more areas affected, noting Florida’s relief precedent and possible program triggers for farmers, stockmen, and agricultural workers.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Nixon
Texas
Office of Emergency Planning
White House
Smith
Florida
UT Students Faculty On Road to Morocco
A UT Austin summer institute titled off on the road to Morocco runs May 30 with fifty students and seven faculty members. They will study in Casablanca under a grant from the U S Office of Education and the Department of Health Education and Welfare, using agricultural surplus funds pledged not to be moved out of Morocco.
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University of Texas Center For
Communism and Its Strategy Dinner Meeting in Houston
Dr Fred Schwarz of the Christian Anti- Communism Crusade speaks at a Houston Holiday Inn dinner on April 17. General chairman Gene M. Austin announced the talk on Communism and its Strategy to Conquer the United States, reviewing communist appeal to students, groups aiding communism, and broader strategy including Soviet might, Red China, Latin American rebellion, and related social issues.
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University of Texas Medical Branch
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Houston
George Tindall
ATMB
UTMB
Association
Fred Schwarz
Holiday Inn
West Loop
West Loop South
Gene M. Austin
Dr Schwarz
United States
China
Latin America
Angela Davis
County Crusade Urges Action On Cancer Death Toll
Galveston County Crusade Chairman Gerry Marza appeals to all adults in Galveston and Galveston County to help reduce cancer deaths. He urges stopping smoking, sun protection, regular dental exams, and annual health checkups, noting rising cancer figures and urging community involvement. The piece profiles Marza, a Galveston native and funeral director, and mentions local affiliations.
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Galveston
Gerry Marza
Galveston County Crusade
American Cancer Society
Gerry
Ball High
Alvin Junior College
Commonwealth College of
Police Report Notes Burglary And Auto Incident
Police continue coverage of incidents including a car crash through a service station driveway into a sign and house, with Sadberry released on bond. La Marque School Administration Building at 1101 Delmar reported a burglary with office entry, extinguishers removed and spray marks. A G E Solid State Radio was stolen from 2522 Boss apartment 3, with Officer Locklin investigating.
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Forman
Sadberry
Bond
la Marque
Delmar
Red Goolsby
Walker
Erma Lee Tezeno
Officer Locklin
Basses Skip During Intermission For Beer Run Then Stage Shuffle
The last movement of SWABBING von's 9th Symphony ends with a chorale as intermission begins. Basses cross the street to a beer joint while stage crews rearrange to gain space. The conductor's score is dropped and tied with string. A witty remark likens it to baseball's score tied in the ninth. Mark Sumrall, 17, takes six subjects, plans College of the Mainland, and holds three summer semesters to build credits. He is the son of Paul and Mrs Sumrall of 624 Honeysuckle Drive.
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Von
Mark Sumrall
Mark
Paul H. Sumrall
Honeysuckle Drive
Public Water Operators Attend LM Math Seminar
The Gulf Area Water and Waste Water Operators Association with Galveston County Mainland Cities Health Department and the Texas State Department of Health sponsor an intermediate mathematics course for public water and wastewater plant operators. Taught by J W Hayes Jr of Texas A M University Engineering Extension Service, the program runs Mondays at 7 p m for two weeks, offering twenty hours credit toward certification. Sessions meet at the County Health Center Building 1207 Oak Street La Marque. Guy Wilkinson R S serves as secretary treasurer.
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Gulf Area Water and Waste Water Operators Association
Galveston County - Mainland Cities Health Department
Texas State Department of Health
J. W. Hayes, Jr
Texas A & M University Engineering Extension Service
County Health Center
Oak Street
la Marque
Guy K. Wilkinson R.S
Counting F's Riddle From Report Card Turns Into 13
The narrator recounts a test method using letter F counts on a report card. They describe reading once yielding five F's and a second time six F's, totaling 13. The anecdote links the counting approach to solving the problem and mentions teacher grading.
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Madelyn
Cheryl
Verna
Woody
Doris
Sue
Jean Anna Marie
Lynn
Elouise
Jim
Jesse
Julia
Margaret
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