Editorial critiques Texas textbook choices and warns parents
Longview Morning Journal editors urge widespread parental protest as the State Board of Education prepares to review textbooks on November 9. Elise Hopkins cites a protest letter from Mel and Virginia Gabler objecting to multiple works for promoting rebellion, cruelty, and negative influences on youth.
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State Board of Education
Texas
Elise Hopkins
The
Longview Morning Journal
State Textbook Committee
Texas Education Agency
Commissioner of Education
J. W. Edgar
Gablers
Joe
Manuel
Mateo Falcon
Gabler
U. S. Office of Education
Boyle's Column recalls memory and秋 autumn reminiscence
HAL BOYLE reflects on memory as a harvest of life from childhood to old age. He recalls rooster alarms, farmers charging motorists, rising railroading recalls, barbershop shifts, fad trends, soda pop, and wartime pinups, all framed by a nostalgic cadence.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Police Gazette
Faye Emerson
Betty Grable
Quiz Q and A from history and science tidbits
The text presents quick trivia items on topics such as a president fined for contempt during martial law in 1815, the birthplace of life in water, and the speed of walking on snowshoes. It offers concise answers: Andrew Jackson in 1815, life began in water, and speeds of five to six miles per hour with some running at ten miles per hour.
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U.S
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Conress
Rangers Unveil New Image with Uniform Change in Texas
The Texas Rangers announce a new image with two changes shown at a meeting in San Antonio. Rangers will wear a uniform of a white hat and grey brown suit. The meeting location marks their move to the new headquarters for the 13 county South Texas district after Capt. A Y Allee retired and Capt. John M Wood left.
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Texas Rangers
North America
Rangers
Clint Peoples
South
Texas
Carrizo Springs
A. Y. Allee
John M. Wood
Public trust phrase tied to Cleveland and Sumner origins
World Almanac traces the famous maxim Your every voter is a public trust to Sumner in 1872 and notes its adoption in Cleveland’s 1885 inaugural address. The article discusses Rangers reform and training standards, emphasizing equal enforcement and a long Texas legacy since 1823.
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Grover Cleveland
The
World Almanac
Sen
Charles Sumner
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Arabs wary of Soviet allies amid Middle East shifts
Washington observers fear Soviet support for Egypt and Arab regimes could provoke a U S Soviet clash in the region. Russia’s arms, advisers, bases near the Mediterranean and oil ties boost influence yet invite Arab suspicion and internal rivalries that could turn allies into enemies. Palestinian groups already oppose Moscow’s backing, while Arab politics remain highly volatile.
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NEA
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State Department
Department of Defense
Middle East
Egypt
Kremlin
Mediterranean
Europe
Israel
Soviet Union
Mideast
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Syria
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Russia
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Texas lawmakers panel seeks pay, ethics, and security study
A 150 member blue ribbon panel appointed by House Speaker Gus Mutscher met at the capitol to study lawmakers workloads and pay, facilities, ethics, and internal security. Sub committees began work while a pre session conference is planned at the University of Texas.
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Lyndon B. Johson School of Public Affairs
University of Texas
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Senate
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Houston
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