Fort Parker State Park Busy With Summer Plans
Park Superintendent Murphy Walton notes high attendance at Fort Parker State Park as visitors from Mexia and nearby towns plan weekend stays. Group camp facilities are booked for most of summer, with churches and family reunions eager to use the scenic campsites. The Mexia Chamber of Commerce and Mexia Daily News help publicize park facilities and attract travelers.
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Army Probe Resumes As Stevens Aide Recalled In Hearings
In Washington, D. C., Francis P. Carr testified that Army Secretary Robert Stevens proposed on Oct 2 to place Pvt. G. David Schine as his personal observer in Army intelligence schools. Carr said Stevens urged Nov 6 that McCarthy drop the Army and probe the Air Force and Navy. Carr, subcommittee executive director, filled McCarthy’s chair during the inquiry. The Army accuses McCarthy Cohn and Carr of pressuring for Schine special treatment. The hearings resume after weekend moves stabilizing the leadership of McCarthy’s counsel and a Chicago forecast of Thursday close.
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Lewis M. Seay Sr Named Assistant To County Attorney
Lewis M. Seay Sr. has been appointed as an assistant to the county attorney. The announcement names Seay as the new aide and notes the county administration will support his duties in legal matters and prosecutions.
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Historic Shiloh Cemetery Cleared and Restored
Plummers cemetery near J. D. and wife in Shiloh, a 125 year old burial ground with 115 graves, is cleaned up. L. T. M. Plummer and Rachael Plummer are tied to the site. J. D. Plummer and spouse organized the effort, first memorial service May 29 with 75 attendees and plans for annual reunions.
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Methodist Pastor Replaced in Mexia by Ennis Minister
The Rev. Cecil Ellis of Ennis is named to succeed the Rev. Joseph I. Patterson at Mexia First Methodist. Ellis has led Ennis Methodist for three years and will move this week to Mexia and preach Sunday. He and his wife have three daughters aged six twelve and fifteen. Patterson will go to Olney where he will replace the Rev. W. J. Shelton who moves to Waco. Central Texas Methodist Conference appointments were announced in Fort Worth yesterday.
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Texas GOP Candidate Defends Segregation Policy
Dallas report says Todd Ke Adams GOP gubernatorial candidate asserts Texas schools will maintain segregation if elected, defying Supreme Court stance. He criticizes Northerners and claims Democrats lack a firm stance. notes party officials’ certification and ongoing political debate over Brown v. Board.
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End of Segregation In Washington Will Be Orderly
Washington moves to orderly racial integration of its 165 public schools over 15 months following the Supreme Court ruling. The system serves 57,716 Black and 43,100 white children with 3,588 teachers, including 1,895 Black instructors. Eisenhower urges smooth unification planning to proceed.
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Enemy Air Attack on 42 U.S. Cities Reports Texas Points
Reported imaginary atomic bombs dropped on Houston Dallas and Fort Worth during a nationwide alert drill involving 42 major cities including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Neutral military training exercise aimed to test defense responses and surprise strike readiness.
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