Historic Texas Churches and a Rural Faithful Past
A reminiscing review of Cordelia Brown McFall’s Historic Texas Churches describes Texas country churches as simple white structures with kerosene lamps and family-centered worship. It notes the decline of rural churches, the rise of permanent city structures, and highlights Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Corn Hill near Georgetown as an enduring example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Ford
Associated Press
Texas
Branch-Smith
Fort Worth
Cordelia Brown McFall
Alamo
Richland Baptist Church
McFall
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Corn Hill
Georgetown
St. Vitus
Prague Castle
Czechoslovakia
Matt
Editorials Peking's tough stand on Nixon war plan
The piece notes Senator Muskie and Chou En-lai criticizing Nixon eight point Vietnam proposal. Chou insists the war must continue if Nixon won't modify, aims to push for American troop withdrawal and prisoner release. It highlights Jackson's bid for bipartisan support and China’s stance on Taiwan and Korea, with pressure on Hanoi to end U.S. involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Muskie
Chou En-lai
Nixon
Vietnam
Muskie
Chou
Hanoi
Saigon
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Peking
Taiwan
Taiwan Straits
South Korea
Red China
China
Financing schools and the value added tax debate
The nation faces court-driven reform of school funding ending local property tax dominance. A value added tax could raise about 16 billion dollars to equalize funding, reduce homeowner burden, and possibly end local control. Critics warn about revenue distribution and political feasibility.
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Nixon
Europe
Today in History February 16 1972 highlights
On this date Fidel Castro was sworn in as Cuba's premier in 1959. Other notable events include the 1804 burning of the U S Navy frigate Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor and the 1871 end of the Franco Prussian War. Federal and military figures are cited through the years.
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Associated Press
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Tripoli
Philadelphia
France
Ft. Donelson
Tenn
Dover
Aruba
Dutch West Indies
U. S
South Vietnam
Melvin Laird
Nixon
Laos
Speedy trial rule frees 500 criminals in Florida
More than 500 people accused of serious crimes including murder have been freed without trial in Florida. The state Supreme Court ruled suspects must receive speedy justice or be released.
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Florida
State Supreme Court
Regulation blamed for high consumer costs in cargo transport
The President's Council of Economic Advisers argues strict rules on railroads trucks and barge lines distort cargo movement and raise prices. It cites inefficient branch lines and regulated rates that favor costly transport while lowering returns for railroads and reducing funding for improvements, harming consumers.
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Council
Things we could all do without by Hal Boyle
A parade of pet peeves and social foibles from the fifty cent cups of restaurant coffee to suburban lawn envy. The column calls out marriages arranged by computers, uniform cheese, and loud political speeches. Radio City Music Hall is noted as the world’s largest indoor movie theater with its famed Rockettes and organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Radio City Music Hall
New York City
Pecos Yesterday Highlights Social Visits and Local Events
Miss Artie Day and Miss Ruby Henson visited Pecos for weekend stays with Artie at Arno while Miss Vera King visits Pecos. The B Y P A met February 18 with talks on politeness in business led by several members. The new American Legion post house warms Pecos as organizers plan events. Local religious groups back youth athletics forming The Allied Sunday School Athletic Association with officers O T Norwood chairing and Charles Manahan as secretary treasurer.
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Artie
Arno
Ruby Henson
Vera King
B.Y.P.A
Hardgraves
Sadie Collings
Gratius
Wheeler
Mimms
Brother Key
American Legion
Pecos
Charles A. Young
Charles Manahan
Steve Georgan
Allied Sunday School Athletic Association
O. T. Norwood
W. P. Meredith
Ranchers Gather for Reeves and Ward County Committee Elections
February 1937 meeting set by County Agricultural Agent Ted Johnston at Pecos Reeves County Court House for February 22 at 2 p m to discuss the government range conservation program and choose two committee members from Ward County and two from Reeves County. Seventy-two guests attended the Pecos El Paso Chamber goodwill event at Jack's Oasis with Harry Hines delayed by an emergency car operation as main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Johnston
Pecos
Reeves County
Ward County
el Paso
Sullivan Motor Company named IH dealer for Reeves and Ward
The Sullivan Co of Pecos led by O H Sullivan was announced this week as the International Harvester dealer for Reeves and Ward counties. It will handle the complete IH line including Farmall tractors trucks McCormick Deering farm implements dairy equipment and power units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Motor Company
Pecos
International Harvester Company
Reeves and Ward Counties
Sullivan Co
O.H. Sullivan
McCormick-Deering
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Oklahoma
Mike Oestreicher
Peggy McCracken
South Cedar Street
TEXA
Ress Association
Ray Cromley
Boyle
Sylvia Sandoval
Pecos Lions Club
J. F
Pop) Biggs
O. W. Larson
Johnnie Hayes
Max Stool
Clyde Bennett
South Oleander
Bennett
Hayes
Nancy Rae Reed
Alton Reed
Bill
A. Z. Hart
Lincoln
Trans-Pecos Cotton Association
J. T. McKinney
J. B. Kirklin
L. D. McNeil
Dee Patrick
Frank Crews
Harv Bradley
Paul Armstrong
Bill Mattox
J. W. Waldie
M. C. Nobles
Ernest Scrimshire
Paul Dowling
W. C. Cowan
W. S. McCree
W. D. Turpin
J. E. Pattee
Harrison Beauchamp
Jerry Jenkins
W. W. Douglas
Joe Pouns
W. A. Nobles
Samuel H. Lee
Texas Tech
Pecos High School
Lee
Ohio State University
Morton Salt
Shell Oil
Amoco Chemicals
Monahans
Monahans High School
Kermit
Jim Miles
Ted Painter
Curtiss Ryan
Bill Sprinkle
Wayne Grable
Boy Scouts of America
Rotary Club
Grable
L.M.R. Rogers
Buffalo Trail Council
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Blackwell
Chamber Board of Directors
Chamber
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