Editorial: Red Cross appeals after Celia disaster in Texas
The editorial urges generous support for the American Red Cross after Hurricane Celia's devastation along the Gulf coast. It notes 64 600 homes damaged or destroyed and 65 000 affected families, praises Red Cross relief work and asks readers to contribute to aid recovery efforts and medical costs.
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Celia
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American Red Cross
Gulf Coast
Red Cross
Red Cross National
Roland Harriman
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Nixon's Thumb in Dike Standoff Over Inflation Powers
The piece argues Congress overstepped Nixon by funding education and housing bills beyond his vetoed amounts citing inflation. It says the president blocked growth, warns of fall elections, and stresses national security over partisan politics amid Soviet naval buildup and arms talks.
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Nixon
Senate
Soviet Union
West Germany
United States
U. S
Russia
Ours
GM Develops Dashboard Test to Block Drunk Driving
General Motors tests a dashboard device that flashes a two second sequence of numbers or symbols after ignition. The driver must repeat the sequence in six seconds to start the engine. If the test is failed three times, the car will not start for about an hour or so.
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General Motors
Barbershop misfire and capybara fact mix in column
William Chaze recalls a country barber who misinterprets a regular haircut creating a shaggy result while noting the capybara is the world's largest rodent. The anecdote blends small town jitters with a surprising wildlife fact about a South American mammal.
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South America
Cowboys Misunderstood by American Housewife
In Madisonville Texas rancher Bobby Samuel explains beef costs and margins as he and partner Pete Smith tend 2000 head near the Trinity River bottom. He details production costs and profit small while lawmakers debate producer blame amid rising meat prices.
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Tex
Coffeyville
Laredo
Cheyenne
America
Barbara Lynch
Dallas
Agriculture Department
Bobby Samuel
Samuel and Samuel Land and Cattle Co
Texas
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser’s Association
Samuel
Houston
Trinity River
Pete Smith
Back to School Changes and Public Education Plans Declared
Texas prepares for a large school year with 190 days of classes 10 additional non teaching work days and new programs. First graders and 30 000 kindergartners enter a state funded program as districts test special education and language support. Courts may review desegregation plans for 16 districts while rail service faces cutbacks and a September draft call increases.
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Austin
Tyler
Texas Education Agency
EAGLE
Railroad Commission
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
St. Louis Eagle
Texarkana
Laredo
Charles M. Duncan
Selective Service
Duncan
Lyndon B. Johnson
Stonewall
Ranch Road
LBJ
Abilene State Park
Col
Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
Speir
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Texas A&m
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Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Wyoming
John Wold
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Jerry Sadler
Crawford C. Martin
Calhoun County Navigation District
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