Mexia Coolidge road work may start soon
Local officials report planned improvements near Mexia linking Highway 171 to highways 39 and 84. Specs call for a 1.3 mile re routing and two bridges to ease traffic bottlenecks between Dallas and Houston. Construction to begin later this year per Limestone County records.
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Jones marks 18th year as Mexia State School leader
Vernon Jones completes seventeenth year at Mexia State School where he started with 73 students in 1946. The state institution has grown to 2,118 students with 639 staff and a projected payroll over 2 million as permanent buildings approach a 7 million value. The school, once second in Texas, aims to be the South’s largest, with 720 more pupils arriving this year.
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Town Fighting Nature And Nature Is Winning
In northern Tamaulipas Mexico the Alazan community of 79 faces severe drought and heat that leaves residents ill with tuberculosis diarrhea and malnutrition. With no rain crops fail and families lack corn beans or cash for basic needs, forcing health teams to reach isolated villages by four wheel drive as Rio Grande aid efforts intensify.
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Texas House votes to force Moore rights amendment report
The Texas House approved 109 to 32 a motion to require the House Constitutional Amendments Committee to report Moore of Bryan's proposed amendment within six days. The measure would place equality under the law for women on the 1964 general election ballot, with rival views that it could upend Texas property laws and court systems.
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Market opening gains mixed among blue chips
New York market rose in active trading at the opening. DuPont gained 2 to 25 34, Standard Oil New Jersey up ½ to 67 ½, General Motors up 44 to 68, U S Steel unchanged at 49 cents.
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Senate confirms Bowles as ambassador to India
The Senate confirmed by voice vote President Kennedy's nomination of Chester Bowles to be ambassador to India. Bowles previously served in diplomatic and policy roles and now takes the post in Washington. The decision reflects ongoing U.S. engagement with India during the Kennedy administration.
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Senate Committee Reviews $33 Million Texas Tax Measure
The Senate State Affairs Committee will act on the $33 million tax bill soon, aiming to clear the way for potential floor action Wednesday. A conference version could shape the $3.1 billion spending bill as lawmakers move toward final reporting.
Oilman H. L. Hunt backs Billy Graham for 1964 GOP nomination
The Dallas Times Herald reports oilman H. L. Hunt is keenly interested in supporting Baptist evangelist Billy Graham for the 1964 Republican presidential nomination. Hunt could not be reached for comment. Graham was in Switzerland for his daughter's wedding. political ties are not known in Baptist circles. Both men belong to Dallas' First Baptist Church.
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Lonnie D Wright services set for Forest Glade area
Funeral services for Lonnie D Wright 71 lifelong Limestone County resident will be Thursday at 2 p m in Corley Chapel He died at home in Forest Glade after a heart attack Tuesday night He was native of Mexia a former Forest Glade store operator and retired farmer stockman Burial will be in Forest Glade cemetery Pallbearers include Herman Focke Bill Sullivan Elmer Henry John Bates Raymond Dillard Louis Stanford and others Surviving are his wife two sons and nine grandchildren
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Cuban exile allowance cut by United States
The Curi ban Revolutionary Council reports the United States has halted the 341000 dollar per month allowance to Cuban exiles in Miami Florida.
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New PKU Pilot Begins in Mexia With Birth Test Kit
Mexia joins a Texas statewide PKU pilot to screen newborns for phenylketonuria. The program, launched April 28 in twelve areas and lasting six months, provides free test kits at General Mexia Hospital and kits include two paper strips and reporting postcards.
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Martin Dies Becomes Texas Governor for a Day
U S Sen Martin Dies Jr of Lufkin served as governor for one day in Texas taking the oath from Associate Justice Clyde Smith. Dies canceled a large celebration and instead held a simple public reception at the governor’s office with friends and family from his East Texas district.
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Scouting Pageant Set for Mexia Field Saturday Night
The Trinisota District Spring Scout Pageant themed Fifty three Years of Scouting will unfold at Black Cat Field Mexia starting 7 45 p m Saturday. Twenty two units from Trinisota District join in three acts tracing Boy Scout history with diverse acts including Pack 414 Centerville Pack 224 Mexia Pack 68 Fairfield and Troops 563 91 and 65 among others. Proceeds fund Camp Tahuaya development with 300 to 400 Scouts expected to sing around a campfire to close the show.
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Gifts and volunteer totals for Mexia State School period
The Mexia State School reports gifts totaling 6446.10 during February and March and lists 226 regular volunteers contributing 2577 hours plus 282 occasional volunteers adding 934 hours. Donations include 409.10 from 39 organizations, 1783 for clothing, 358 for food, and 100 in gifts and prizes to students.
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Counselor Joins Staff of Mexia State School
Morris Williamson of Snyder has joined Mexia State School as a vocational rehabilitation counselor with the Texas Education Agency. He holds a B S and a master’s in counseling and psychology from Texas Tech. Williamson completed a year internship in Longview and began with TEA on April 1. He will place children in jobs, track working students, and monitor progress. Mrs Williamson is a Leverett teacher.
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Navy seeks severe tests on sub equipment after Thresher loss
The naval court of inquiry into the loss of the submarine Thresher said it has asked shipyards to perform severe tests on equipment similar to that aboard the Thresher.
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New Record Set By Cave Sitter In Australia
Busselton reports a cave sitter known as Wyndham Kendell 20 claims a new world cave endurance record. He has stayed underground in Yallingup Cave for over ten days and plans to remain underground longer.
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Thundershowers Forecast for Mexia and Bi-Stone Area
The U S Weather Bureau predicts scattered showers tonight and Thursday for Mexia and Bi-Stone. Expect a low around 8 and a high near Nh as the system moves through.
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