SST Should be Built to Keep U S Aviation Supremacy
Senator John G. Tower argues in favor of developing a United States built Super Sonic Transport. He cites 122 current purchase orders vs 74 for Britain France and about 20 for the Soviet design. He says SSTs boost balance of payments, economy and living standards while supporting jobs.
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United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Soviet Union
U.S
Abilene
John G. Tower
Texas
Good Kids Grow at La Marque Boys Club National Week
La Marque Boys Club joins 900 plus Clubs of America in National Boys Club Week March 28 to April 3. Tommy Works notes local program at La Marque City Park aims to promote Juvenile Decency with activities including ping pong, pool, dominoes, and tennis for about 800 members. A decal sale this Saturday March 27 fundraiser offers a $6 prize for top seller and supports club operating expenses.
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la Marque
Boys’ Clubs of
Tommy Works
Boys’ Club
la Marque City Park
National Youth Guidance Organization
Works
February Voter Registration Deadline Clarified
Galveston County Tax Office explains that February voter registration applications are not eligible to vote before April 1 due to a State Secretary of State directive. Registrants filed in February will receive certificates by April 1 and February poll lists will be delivered to officials on or after that date.
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Galveston
Secretary of State
la Marque
E. Wilson
Printing Through the Ages and a Local Offset Upgrade
The article reflects on Gutenberg's movable type, the shift to offset printing, and a local publisher recalling gains from an 8 page Goss press. It explains hot type versus offset, describes galley composition, and notes improved paper quality and throughput, praising the move away from hand fed methods. It mentions a Daily Sun operation and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Texas Press Association
Linotype
Goss
Margaret
Daily Sun
Remediation League Seeks Lighting Upgrade at Junior High Field
League auxiliaries urged the district to repair and replace lighting at the old junior high baseball field to enable summer recreation. About 70 fixtures vary in age, with a mix of original installations from a joint district and league effort. A cost estimate for upgrades will be presented at the next board meeting.
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Anderson
Fred Ryman
Bank personnel shifts across branches announced
Lester C. Calhoun moves from assistant secretary to assistant vice president and manager of the La Marque branch. James A. Hayley advances from loan officer to assistant secretary and loan officer. Robert S. Skinner becomes assistant vice president and assistant manager of the Houston branch. Arthur B. Foster rises from assistant secretary and manager of the Dallas branch.
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Lester C. Calhoun
la Marque
James A. Hayley
Robert S. Skinner
Houston
Arthur B. Foster
Dallas
Absentee mayoral race and council slate in La Marque
The article lists nine candidates for four council seats and opposes reelection for the La Marque mayor. Position 1 includes R Whelton Harold K Choate. Position 2 Dan West Dennis Payne. Position 3 Lester Ingram Robert Sterling. Position 4 C Fedder son R Robinson and George Freeborn. Whelton West and Ingram are incumbents.
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la Marque
C, Whelton
Harold K. Choate
Dan West
Dennis Payne
Lester Ingram
Robert Sterling
Fedderson
We All Do National Wildlife Week 1971
A brief notice announces National Wildlife Week running March 21 to 27, 1971, sponsored by the National Federation and its state affiliates. The item highlights nationwide participation and prompts reader involvement through activities and awareness campaigns coordinated by the federation.
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National Wildlife Federation
City Council debates flood policy and audit costs
City Manager questions $15 flood service feasibility without city survey. Council to contact John Conn of Houston to clarify responsibilities. Auditor fee for 1970 noted as $2,250 higher than last year. Members favor local firms for audits next year and look to alternatives. Mayor Crowder cites 13 month prior fiscal year due to September 1 change. Council approves Galveston County Health District nine member board. THD to stripe First Street and Cedar Drive. Cedar Bayou turn lane surveyed, minor water line impacts. Council expresses honor in serving.
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Jack Treaster
John Conn
Houston
National Flood Association
Lester Ingram
Ingram
la Marque
Council
Dan West
James Crowder
Galveston County Health District
Galveston County Mainland Cities Health Department
Wiley Carmichael
Texas Highway Department
First Street
Cedar Drive
Treaster
Cedar Bayou
IRS Explains Tax Exemptions and Dependents
IRS official Joseph E H Wall of Galveston outlines common errors in claiming exemptions. The law allows three $625 exemptions per taxpayer for personal, age or blindness, plus the same for a spouse, with additional exemptions possible for dependents meeting support, income, relation, residency, and filing criteria. Details are in Publication 501, available free from IRS offices.
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Joseph E.H. Wall
Internal Revenue
Galveston
Texas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Panama
Canal Zone
IRS
Librarians Promote Cancer Awareness for Teens Sun Safety
Librarians coordinate leaflets and films to reveal the seven warning signs of cancer and urge teens to limit sun exposure. They also inform youths about lung cancer statistics linked to cigarette smoking to raise awareness and caution.
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Len
Lamarque School Board
Bill Eldred
Beraa
James € Crowder
Pho ~Tew Fe Lester Ingram
OO c Mahan
A Cee
Jack E. Treaster
Hayley
Mary Elizabeth . Baker
Westgate
Myrtle McFarland
Linda Foxworth
Anne. Coates
Janet Stone
Tillie Smith
Wayne Cox
Norma Key
Mary Jane Gen~til
Robert Dy’ Walsh, Jr
Wildlife
WB Ree
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