Support Grows For Study Of Metric System In U.S.
Washington report notes increasing interest in congressional action on a three year, 2.5 million study of adopting the metric system. Senate hearings cited costs, trade impacts, and the ease of teaching metric while noting deep roots in U.S. mass production and industry.
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U.S
Concreational Quarterly
Washington
United States
Republic
Britain
Canada
Reventhy
Senate Commerce Committee
Claiborne Pell
D-R.i
Secretary of Commerce
Pell
National Bureau of Standards
George P. Miller
Calif
House Science and Astronautics Committee
Medicare plan moves forward with AMA input and tax funding
The text outlines a Medicare proposal from 1945, later adopted in part through Social Security tax funding. It notes Hill Burton Act precedents and AMA discussions with Johnson on a compulsory hospital insurance for those 65 and older plus optional medical insurance. Beneficiaries will see pension increases and new taxes begin January 1 ahead of a July 1 program start.
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Congress
Truman
White House
AMA
Johnson
Siesta Habits and Sleep Needs Explored by Authorities
A Reader's Digest August feature examines siesta practices and how naps aid mothers with children. It cites authorities who argue busier people require more sleep and discusses tension buildup related to sleep deprivation.
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Reader’s Digest
Dinner In Ohio To Honor Party Dinner In Ohio To Honor Party
Miss Judith Pool and Robert Rodgers will be honored at a rehearsal dinner at 9 p.m. today in the Jefferson Room of the Shelby House Sidney Ohio hosts Mr and Mrs C A Rodgers of Lubbock parents of the prospective groom. Aqua and white decor will feature at the event with Texas guests including Mr and Mrs Johnny R Rodgers Lubbock and Mr and Mrs George W McGraw Odessa. Wedding vows are set for 7 30 p m Saturday at Greene Street Methodist Church Piqua.
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Piqua
Ohio
Judith Pool
Robert Rodgers
Jefferson Room
Shelby House
Sidney
C. A. Rodgers
Lubbock
Miss Pool
Texas
Johnny R. Rodgers
George W. McGraw
Odessa
Greene Street Methodist Church
Pique
Dr Rose Leads Tech Health Service to Modern Center
Dr. Rose, longtime director of Texas Tech Health Center, recounts growth from a wooden infirmary to a 32 bed air conditioned facility beside the Student Union. He recalls a 2 a.m. rescue of a poisoned student and notes cooperative care with Lubbock doctors before retirement to Indiana with wife.
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Tech
Dr. Rose
Rose
Lubbock
Fred Kallina
Linton
Ind
Women’s Missionary Council Reports At Assembly
The Women s Missionary Council of First Assembly of God met in the church chapel. Mrs Melvin Hull led singing and Mrs Elmer Newton directed worship. Reports covered the American Indian Missionary family from Casa Blanca Ariz and mission project offerings. Mrs Sam Sanders presided and gave benediction. Weekly meetings resume after the West Texas District Camp Meeting Aug 3 to 12.
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Women's Missionary Council of First Assembly of God Church
Melvin Hull
Elmer Newton
Assemblies of God American Indian
Casa Blanco
Ariz
Mission Project
L. A. Garner
Sam Sanders
Boston Oak Tree Transport Study Cited by Audubon Society
The Massachusetts Audubon Society says a large oak tree drives off as much as 40 000 gallons of water into the air each summer through a transportation process.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Mrs Eastwood Hosts Shower For Mrs Dutton
Mrs Danny Dutton formerly Miss Dana Jarmon was honored with a miscellaneous shower Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Ken Eastwood 4007 42nd St Hostesses included Miss Sally Eastwood Miss Janie Fisher Mrs Mary C Fisher and Mrs Eastwood Special guests were Mrs Lorraine Jarmon mother of the honoree and Mrs O L Dutton mother of the groom One hundred guests attended The serving table featured white tulle over taffeta carnat ions stock and lemon leaves with silver candelabra and blue candles Mr and Mrs Dutton exchanged vows Saturday at Sunset Church of Christ.
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Danny Dutton
Dana Jarmon
Ken Eastwood
42Nd St
Sally Eastwood
Janie Fisher
Mary C. Fisher
Eastwood
Lorraine Jarmon
O. L. Dutton
Mrs. Dutton
Sunset Church of Christ
Draft calls rise as services seek more enlistees
Recruiters report monthly averages around 25 men with a likely quota increase next month. Air Force Sgt. Farnsley notes high school graduates drive recent signings and predicts a 50 percent quota rise. Naval Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Wilhelm cites more inquiries and one attorney interest as draft calls surge. Mrs. Avalee McGlain of the local draft board notes large calls for about 30 men over two months, with emphasis on up-to-date files. deferments may tighten but none expected to stop.
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Sgt. Farnsley
Air Force
Cmdr
I. C. Wilhelm
Naval Reserve Recruiting Office
Avalee McGlain
Draft Board
Fortas nomination faces early Republican criticism
Hall and Sen. John J. Williams challenge Fortas as a top Senate critic questions the President’s search and cites Fortas’ circle of friends. Williams notes Fortas’ achievements yet says a wiser choice was possible. Jenkins case and Baker matter briefly referenced by Hall. Tehran reports Iran’s legislature ratified oil contracts.
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Puerto Rico
Hall
Congress
John J. Williams
Del
Fortas
Williams
Washington
America
Senate
Robert G. Baker
Baker
White House
Walter Jenkins
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Hatton Bride Elect
Miss Mary Helen Hatton bride elect of John Parks of San Saba received a kitchen shower Wednesday at 4701 46th Street hosted by Mrs. Jay Eagan with co host Mrs. Bob Ford. Special guest was Mrs. E C Hatton. The couple will marry at 7 30 p m Saturday at St Johns Methodist Church.
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Mary Helen Hatton
John Parks
San Saba
Jay Eagan
46Th St
Bob Ford
E.C. Hatton
Open-Air Square Dance Set at Mackenzie Park
The Lubbock Square Dance Federation hosts an 8:15 p.m. Saturday open-air square dance at the Tennis Courts in Mackenzie Park across from Meadowbrook Golf Course. Rex Coats of Andrews headlines the event as guest caller in West Texas. The federation’s fall season starts Saturday September 4 at the National Guard Armory with Gaylon Shull of Dighton Kansas as the September caller.
Coca Cola Bottles Said to Contain Subversive Bulletins
Thousands of Coca-Cola bottles floating off northern Celebes contained material described as lies by Indonesian authorities. Antara quoted a local police commander calling the bulletins imperialist subversion and an attempt to tarnish the Republic of Indonesia. Dar es Salaam reports film showings in Tanzanian schools.
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Jakarta
UPI
Celebes
Antara
Republic of Indonesia
Four Farm Roads Pushed In Deaf Smith County Texas
Hereford County Judge H C Williams led a 12 member delegation before the Texas Highway Commission seeking four new farm roads in Deaf Smith County at a total cost of 500000. The plan is part of an accelerated farm to market program for Panhandle counties with other delegations from Hunt Johnson Reeves and Dallas counties and a South Texas group seeking a Canada to Florida highway link.
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Commission
Bazooka Shells Kill Three In Vientiane
Six bazooka shells struck central Vientiane on Thursday night killing three people and wounding eighteen, two of them critically. The blasts came from a Buddhist cemetery in the northeast and targeted near the Chinese and Soviet embassies.
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Vientiane
Laos
Nort
Bounkhong
Horseplay Not Ground for Divorce In Cruelty Claim
Janet Carrington, 31, failed to secure a divorce from Stewart Carrington in London. She testified he sprayed snow on her back during a hot shower, threw cold water on her, drove recklessly, and took nude snapshots. Justice Sir James Stirling ruled the acts amounted to no more than horseplay and denied the plea.
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London
Janet Carrington
Stewart
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