United Military Training Plan Backed by Survey
A 1955 survey shows three of four favor universal military training for youths with reserves after training. The plan, discussed by House Armed Services leaders and President Eisenhower, would extend the draft four years and create stronger reserve forces to meet manpower needs. Public opinion varies by gender age and occupation, with women slightly less favorable and older people more supportive.
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Houston Subscribers To Get Southwestern Bell Refunds
In Houston area Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. will issue refunds to telephone subscribers. The refunds relate to rate differences set last November 19 and rates from November 26 after an order by District Judge Wilmer B. Hinton. J B Patterson, district manager, stated the project.
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John H Cox Rites Slated Here Today
Funeral services for John Henry Cox, who died Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs Alva Marrs in Sterling City, will be held at 2 pm today at the Panera Temple. A former Labhor resident, Cox had lived in Sterling City with his daughter for seven years. He was born in Mississippi. Survivors include his wife and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial will be in the City of Lubbock Cemetery.
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Thinly-Clad Father Saves Family From Burning Farmhouse
In Sheboygan Wisconsin January 1 Arsene farmer risked his life to wake his wife who had just given birth and lead their children to safety through the flames. Barefoot he guided them outside before the house burned to the ground as a vehicle struggled to reach the scene.
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Quanah Physician Dr Earl Vestal Dies After Heart Attack
Dr Earl A Vestal 48 year old physician and surgeon died Friday night after a heart attack. He earned degrees from the University of Texas and its medical branch at Galveston. Vestal interned at El Paso City County Hospital and began practice in Chillicothe before moving to Quanah in 1911, where he was associated with the Quanah Clinic and named an outstanding citizen by the chamber of commerce.
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Veterans Administration reports surge in GI loan applications
The VA announced December activity for GI home loan applications and appraisals rose to more than double 1953 levels. Spokesman said requests for appraisals on existing and new dwellings remain high, with no anticipated drop in activity. About 5.8 million loans totaling $26 billion have been issued across home farm and business purposes, including roughly 3 million for homes.
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Home Loan Appraisal Requests Jump in December
The VA report shows 73,279 appraisal requests for proposed and existing homes last month, up 122 percent from December 1952. Actual home loan applications reached 52,171, up 119 percent year over year, with May through September typically the peak period for guaranty applications and appraisals.
Nobel Prize Winner Schweitzer Turns 80 in Africa
Dr Albert Schweitzer Nobel peace prize winner marked his eightieth birthday in the jungle hospital he built at Lambarene on the Ogowe River in French Equatorial Africa. He left philosophy theology and music to devote his life to medical care for natives in the remote African village.
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