Is There A Future For The Disabled Vietnam Veteran
The La Marque Times discusses the 225000 plus disabled Vietnam veterans and future staffing needs. It urges using Veterans Administration education and training programs, stressing the importance of meaningful employment to prevent perceived sacrifice waste and promote progress.
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The
la Marque Times
Sade da Yee Ban
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
America
Veterans Administration
District considers quarterly curriculum plan for schools
The discussion centers on a quarterly plan enabling faster graduation but limiting large class offerings. The superintendent notes tradeoffs between enrollment size and feasibility. A December hearing will address the proposal as the board reviews state-recommended textbooks for adoption at the November 13 meeting.
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Tenney
Texans Learn Hawaii Lessons From Windward Tour
A traveler notes Texans visiting Honolulu observe unique architecture and superb landscaping. They frequent the International Trade Center near their hotel, claim seasoned traveler status, and describe shops as treasure houses before heading home on a 747 flight next week.
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Honolulu
International Trade Center
William Glenn paralyzed but employed at Walgreen's in Hitchcock
HUMAN TEC highlights William Glenn a 26 year old from Hitchcock who after a high school injury and three months in hospital now works as a trainee in Walgreen's food management. He checks deliveries, supervises kitchen tasks and assists in orders while pursuing a degree in food service. He lives with his mother and remains active in church and community.
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TEC
Hitchcock
William Glenn
Walgreen’s
Highway 1765
Glenn
Lorraine Crosby High School
Tom Johnstone
Ole Johansen
Prairie View A& Mt
John Sealy Hospital
Lamar Hotel
Houston Club
Greater St Matthew Baptist Church
Ae Ge
Mattie Glenn
Highway 6
Eleanor Spells
Patty Glenn
Don Glenn
Committee On Employment of
Turned On Crisis drug series airs on KUHT evenings
The Turned On Crisis, an eight part series on drugs, features Arnold Palmer, Fred Rogers, and other notable figures. KUHT will rebroadcast the programs each Monday and Wednesday in October at 6 p.m. to explore drug abuse causes and parental and teen coping strategies. Local leaders and volunteers coordinate program support and new club members are listed for the year.
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Arnold Palmer
John
David Susskind
Big Brother
J. Simpson
U. S
Fred Rogers
KUHT
Personal tales of credit mixups and old coin standards
A reader recounts misdirected credit card issues with American Express and a dented dented bill chase, plus a long anecdote about a Washington DC dentist bill mixup and credit bureau trouble. He recalls John D. Rockefeller tipping with a silver dime and laments the shift from silver to modern coinage and the prevalence of pewter alloys in coins today.
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American Express
Carmen Villareal
Harvey Travel Bureau
Jim
Credit Bureau
Austin
Texas City
Center of
Austin Credit Bureau
Washington
District of Columbia
Law of the Land
Texas Credit Bureau
Washington District of Columbia
John D. Rockefeller
United States of America
United States
Nore
First Class Ceremonies Honor Three Girl Scouts
Three Cadette Girl Scouts received First Class Awards at a Scout House ceremony on Monday October 4. Regina Bettison Karen Calvert and Jennifer Fewell completed oral challenges with Anne Gossie La Marque Girl Scouts Service Team Director. Mothers presented the awards as the ceremony marked a busy month for Troop 642 with a candlelight rededication and bridging event on September 27.
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Scout House
Regina Bettison
Karen Calvert
Jennifer Fewell
Anne Gossie
la Marque Girl Scouts
Voter Registration Drive Ends in Galveston County
Kirkpatrick announced a 1972 campaign marking the last big voter registration push in Galveston County due to Texas law changes. Beginning 1972, annual registration ends. voters are registered permanently if they vote at least once every three years, aiming for strong national and state recognition.
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Kirkpatrick
Texas
Galveston County
Johnson Honors Scholarship Winners Ceremony March 1972
Johnson announces Achievement Scholarship selections based on academics leadership and personal achievements. Participants listed include Lisa Aymes Linda Block Laura Duitscher Minda Duitscher Dawn Dunlap Judy Everling Jan Freeborn Janet Gillentine Cathy Graugnard Kathy Lessa Marilyn Macik Linda Newlin Tammy Porter Cathy Pravel Mary Kathryn Selzer Janette Smith Nanette Waggonner Edith Weiser. Cadette patrols led by Ellen Lessa Gail Macik Nannette Waggonner. others include Marilyn Macikscribe and Minda Duitscher treasurer. A surprise come as you are Slumber party planned September 24 for new scouts and leaders Mrs G L Lessa and Mrs H Je Byerline hosted at Spout House.
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Lisa Aymes
Linda Block
Laura Duitscher
Minda Duitscher
Dawn Dunlap
Judy Everling
Jan Freeborn
Janet Gillentine
Cathy Graugnard
Kathy Lessa
Marilyn Macik
Linda Newlin
Tammy Porter
Cathy Pravel
Mary Kathryn Selzer
Janette Smith
Nanette Waggonner
Edith Weiser
Ellen Lessa
Gail Macik
Nannette Waggonner
Marily Macik Scribe
H. Je- Byerline
Spout House
Remember Our Servicemen Oct 15 Deadline For Red Cross Boxes
Hundreds of Galveston County men in Vietnam will receive a Christmas box from the American Red Cross. Contributions are requested by October 15 to ensure Christmas delivery, with items like pens, flashlights, lighters, soap cases, writing paper, address books, kit bags, and other small essentials packaged for mailing.
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Galveston County
Vietnam
American Red Cross
Co. V. Rice
Rosadele
la Marque Times
Bayou
U.S
C.B. Rice
Susan Wells
Patricia Wells
Pat Donoho
Gwen Holley
Kathy McGarvey
Hereford Assi Fall Sale Set in Columbus
The 19th annual Fall Sale of the Gulf Coast Hereford Association will be held at the American Legion Bark in Columbus Texas on Tuesday October 26. Eighteen breeders offer 73 registered Hereford bulls with 71 horned and 2 polled, acclimated to local conditions. Dr Harold Franks of Texas A&M will judge at 9 a.m. and Col Walter Britten of Bryan will auction at 1 p.m. Catalogs are available from B C Gatewood P O Box 91 Purton.
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Gulf Coast Hereford Association
American Legion
Bark
Columbus
Texas
Gulf Coast Area
Harold Franks
Texas A & M University
College Station
Walter Britten
Bryan
Asmo
B. C. Gatewo P.O
Purton
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