Safety seats urged for children this holiday season
Dr Walter Kemmerer of the Galveston County Health District urges parents to use approved child restraint systems as over 1,000 children under four die annually in crashes. He notes that mothers laps are unsafe and outlines weight based seat types and safety standards to protect kids, advising locks and labeled seats and to contact the Department of Highway Safety for details.
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Galveston County Health District
Tance
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Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory
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Department of Highway Safety
New Sign Aims to Ease Traffic at First and Oak
At the request of the city council, a sign was posted at the corner of First and Oak near the bank to alleviate congestion at the intersection. Drivers on First Street heading west are urged not to stop in the middle of Oak Street during red lights.
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First and
Oak
First Street
Oak Street
R Marque Mble Nostalgic Musings on Songs and People
Cathy Gillentine reflects on how music shapes memory and mood. She recalls hymns and 50s 60s songs linking them to friends family and moments, while joking about teenagers and boogie woogie. Her piece ends inviting others to share songs that remind them of people.
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Jesus Christ
Glenn Tobleman
Max
Nellie
Tommy Dorsey
Andrews Sisters
Bette Midler
Oswald Tharp
David Mitchell
Slow down if you dare drive Nixon style poem essay
An ode argues for slower driving to save gas amid an energy crisis. It contrasts rush with a 50 mph pace on Gulf Freeway, suggesting slower speeds cut fuel use and injuries. It notes officials resist signs yet could recoup costs via tickets. It ends urging safety and conservation to extend fuel supplies.
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Nixon
Gulf Freeway
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Students finish six weeks in cement masonry class
College of the Mainland aims at job placement for students in a nine week on the job training program. Participants will train with Albert Chabarria Span Glass Construction Co David Rice Houston Lighting and Power Plant Randy Hamilton Union Construction Co Dwayne Haddock Bert Penn Don Tarpy Construction Co Daniel McGagy Sam Penn Penns Construction Co. Training is under the Cement Masons Joint Apprentice Committee Program of Galveston County. Pay starts at 4.29 dollars per hour with a five percent raise every six months for three years if performance remains satisfactory. Local 177 and the Union thank employers Al Morales Stelly Bradshaw Pete Blankenship and others.
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Mainland
Cement Masons and Operative Plasterers
Galveston County
Texas Employment Commission
Albert Chabarria
Span Glass Construction Co
David Rice
Houston Lighting and Power Plant
Randy Hamilton
Union Construction Co
Dwayne Haddock
Bert Penn
Don Tarpy
Daniel McGagy
Sam Penn
Penns Construction Co
Cement Masons
al Morales
Stelly Bradshaw
Department of Labor
Pete Blankenship
M.D.T.A
Portland Cement Association
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International
Crisis affects mail, too Nov 27.
A crisis spreads to postal services with delays and disrupted routes. Officials warn of slower deliveries, noting impacts on towns and cities across regions as carriers adjust schedules and operations.
Thanks to Paper and Helpers After 4-H Dance
A reader letter thanks the editor and staff for coverage of a 4-H dance. Cathy Gillentine is praised for her patience with 4-H groups, and La Marque Firemen receive gratitude for venue and assistance at the event. Mrs. Jean Burd and adult leaders are thanked for organizing. Proceeds and lessons are noted, with plans for another dance in early 1974.
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Cathy Gillentine
la Marque
Jean Burd
4-H
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