The Other Side Nixon Hasn't Got the Power
An excerpt from the Texas Good Roads Association argues against Nixon's call to reduce highway speeds. It explains federalism limits on setting speed limits, the Texas governor and Legislature role, local safety authority, and potential costs. It notes a 60 mph compromise might gain more observer compliance than 50, while noting tax revenue implications from lowered fuel use.
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Texas Good Roads Association
Nixon
United States
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Highway Department
Texans Pride in Agriculture and Port Galveston Impact
Dobie notes Texas agriculture contributes over 10 billion to the economy and sustains about 30 percent of the labor force. He cites 141 million of 168 million acres in farm use, Port of Galveston handling about 90 percent of local agricultural docks and 60 percent of the city’s economy. Mentions commodity leaders and regional producers, urging appreciation of efficient American farming.
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Texas City Rotary Club
Ben Baisdon
Texas Department of Agriculture
Austin
Galveston
Galveston County
Bob Nesbitt
UT studies two day conference on man medicine and marine
University of Texas Medical Branch hosts a two day conference titled Man, Medicine and the Marine Environment, sponsored by the Marine Biomedical Institute and the Texas Coastal and Marine Council on campus January 17 and 18. The event aims to integrate education and science for the academic community and the public.
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The
Marine Biomedical Institute
Texas Coastal and Marine Council
University of Texas Medical Branch
Conference on Sea Studies Attracts Officials And Public
Notable figures Lt Gov William Hobby and Senator Babe Schwartz are slated to speak at a two day conference focusing on marine biology and health. The event will cover diving physiology marine organisms human regulation mechanisms health hazards pollution monitoring aquamedics education and drug discovery with exhibits for attendees.
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Gulf of Mexico
Stewart Wolf
Marine Biomedical Institute
William Hobby
A. R. “Babe” Schwartz
La Marque Times publication details and staff
Che La Marque Times is listed as a second class matter with a September 19 1947 post mark in La Marque Texas. It is published weekly on Thursdays. Subscription rates are $4.80 per year within Galveston County and $5.50 outside. The notice lists the XAS FRESS ASSOCIATION IN as publisher with roles including Chairman of the Board managing editor society editor and sports editor photography.
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la Marque
Texas
Galveston County
XAS Fress Association
Abn Sho Ge
Santa Letters From La Marque Jaycee Ettes Draw Kids
The La Marque Jaycee-Ettes offer personal handwritten letters from Santa for 35 cents each. Each order must include parents’ name and address, child’s name address and age. multiple children can share a letter with a separate mailing fee. Co chairs are Mrs Larry Duckworth Mrs Jerry Woodward and Mrs Dennis Payne.
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la Marque Jaycee-Ettes
Santa Claus
Santa
la Marque
Santa Letters Project
Larry Duckworht
Jerry Woodward
Dennis Payne
Radio drama sparks kids on trip to grandmother's
A family road voyage becomes a live listening party as Ray Bradbury's X Minus One captivates two teens and a ten year old. The mother notes radio drama's power to ignite imagination in a television saturated era and plans to share future schedules.
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Ray Bradbury
Janet
Stroke club collects gifts for Richmond State School
Galveston Stroke Club launches its annual drive for the 800 residents at Richmond State School for Retarded Children. Volunteers seek clothes, toys, deodorants, shaving cream, wallets, pipes, tobacco, cosmetics, records, radios, and cash donations. Mrs. Della Randall at 935-3522 handles donations.
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Galveston
Stroke Club
Richmond State School
Galveston County
Della Randall
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Terri Lockhart
Leroy Lockhart
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Hitchcock
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Pioneer Club
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Texas City
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College of the Mainland
Winters
Che la Marque Times
la Marque, Texas
Orlando Blackbuf
R. J. Grimes, JR
Cathy Gillentine
Anna Marie Black
Claudia Taylor
Lillian Poule
Maxine, Johnston
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