Economist education plea urges more high school economics
Dr. Galen Jones of the Council for Advancement of Secondary Education urges broader study of economics in U.S. high schools. He notes under 600000 of over 10 million students receive even one semester, saying economics is essential to understand the economy and make informed decisions.
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Washington
Galen Jones
Council For Advancement of Secondary Education
United States
Jones
New Santa Ornament Lights Up Home For Christmas
A new Christmas decoration promises a safe easy to install Santa ornament that glows at night and fills the neighborhood with holiday warmth.
Snelson seeks 29th District Senate seat in Democratic primary
State Representative W. E. Pete Snelson of Midland announces his candidacy for the Texas Senate from the 29th District in the May 5 Democratic Primary. The 38 year old businessman and four county resident highlights his public service, education work, and military record. He is married to Susan Sutton and lives in Midland with their 17 month old son Gene.
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W. E
Pete) Snelson
Midland
Ward County
Senate
Ward
el Paso
Ector
Luke R. Snelson
Grandfalls
Fred P. Snelson
Monahans
Snelson
Democratic Party
Texas
House of Representatives
Grandfalls Gazette
Texas College of Mines
Texas Western College
el Paso Times
U. S. Army
Europe
44Th
Counter Intelligence Corps
Army
Northwestern University
Odessa College
Womack-Snelson Advertising
Odessa
Susan Sutton
Denver
Colorado
Shell Avenue
Gene
Baseball Nights in Eastland Texas in the 1920s
Editor recalls late nights producing the Eastland Daily Oil Belt News and the lighter side of town life. He describes a local baseball team led by Big Boy Davis and pitcher Rawley Fairbairn, a loud fan at Connellee Park, and a sudden Texas Norther that turned a warm evening to a chill as the game wore on.
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West Texas
Eastland Daily Oil Belt News
Majestic Cafe
Connellee Park
Davis
Rawley Fairbairn
Fairbairn
Eastland
Water hyacinth pests Florida waterways
In Florida the violet and white water hyacinth is praised for beauty yet treated as a severe pest. The state spends thousands fighting the floating plant as it forms dense mats that block boat traffic and regrow from hidden buds and long dormant seeds.
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Florida
Eastland Country Club Dances by Ranger Orchestra
The Eastland country club hosted semi annual tournaments and dances with music by an out of town Ranger orchestra. When Ranger held a dance the visiting orchestra typically came from Eastland.
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Eastland
Ranger
Change of Life Women See Relief With Lydia Pinkham’s Medicine
An old advertisement claims special women's medicine eases hot flashes weakness and nervousness from change of life. Doctors tested Pinkham's compound reducing hot flashes calming nerves and letting women smile through life again. Doctors endorse relief and renewed vitality for women feeling half alive.
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Lydia Pinkham
Pinkham
E. Pinkham
The Beautiful New Chevy II Nova At Your Chevrolet Dealer
Luxury and value blend in the Nova with roomy interior and rich comfort. Practical, convenient, and inviting, it invites you to buy now and hit the road as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet
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Economics
Santa
America
Pete Snelson
Womack-Snelson Advertising Agency
Paso, Odessa
Midland Chambers of Commerce
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Clayton Frost
U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Southern Union
Company
Republican Club
Alice
Ts OS CO
Tallahassee, Fla
Lynn Sampson
New York City
Golden Chevrolet Company, Inc
E. Sealy
Monahons, Texas
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