Christian Science centennial meeting draws 15000 in Boston
The 100th anniversary observance in Boston fills the Civic Auditorium and nearby venues with about 15,000 attendees for the Christian Science church annual meeting led by Editor Canham. He discusses spiritual healing, human consciousness and the Centennial era. A board message defends God’s nature against secular nihilism.
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Christian Science
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Europe
Christian Science Board of Directors
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Clayton Bion Craig
Jesus
Abraham
Moses
Jacob
Christ Jesus
Galileo First Wrote on Sunspots Observed by Eye
The note recalls Galileo's early work on sunspots noting that Chinese observers tracked sun features with naked sight. The rest appears as stray text about mustard and water not related to the science item.
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Galileo
4 H Club Camp Set for June 29 at Valley Christian Encampment
Cameron County hosts a two day 4-H club camp from June 29 to 30 at Valley Christian Encampment seven miles south of San Benito. Registration starts 9:00 AM June 29 for junior and senior 4-Hers. Themed Building Friendships Through Recreation the event features group leadership training and a 4-H Capers talent display. Contact Helen Krell or the County Extension Office by June 25 to participate.
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Valley Christian
San Benito
Ronna Mitchell
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la Feria
County Extension Office
Padre Island Spotlight Dominates Houston Post Magazine
The June 12 1966 Texas Magazine issue of the Houston Post focuses on Padre Island and South Padre Island with Curtis McGee’s lighthouse photo at Port Isabel and a top image of the Queen Isabel Inn. Louis Hotferbert and John Tompkins receive credit for extensive island publicity and coverage.
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Curtis McGee
Post
Port Isabel
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Louis Hotferbert
Day Albeanese
John Tompkins
Ag Munt
Na Loetscher
Beteach
IRS to launch compliance survey in Texas businesses
The Internal Revenue Service will begin a two month compliance survey of Texas non farm businesses to gauge awareness and filing of federal tax returns. Revenue Officers will review selected firms to check return filing and Master File accuracy, noting most firms comply while some may misunderstand complex tax requirements.
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Tax informers and the IRS rewards system
A public service feature discusses how tipsters aid tax enforcement, with rewards up to 10 percent of recovered funds. It notes 1965 payouts around $600,000 from 4,000 informers, IRS discretion on final amounts, and tax implications for informers who must pay tax on rewards. The piece cites court views and contrasts Tom Sawyer with modern tax policing.
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Congress
Tom Sawyer
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Tom
Aunt Polly
Jia Sobbi
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Velvet horn deer no longer a problem in Edwards Plateau
Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist Jack Thomas said velvet horn deer linked to a diet deficiency were only seen in males born in 1958 and 1959. The condition is no longer a concern in the Edwards Plateau.
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Valley Sportsmen Club weighs flounder gigging threat
Valley Sportsmen Club members discuss potential limits on catching flounder using lights from boats and scooters. C. L. Boyle urges legislation while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department plans night hearings in June to gather opinions from landowners and sportsmen.
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Smokey) Boyle
Harlinsen
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Valley Club
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Joe Breuer
Sheepshead
Lewis Hartwig
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Ed Cooper
Marlingen
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Tornado Safety Tips From Texas Extension Service
Civil defense experts urge Texans to identify safe shelter spots before tornado season. A few minutes planning can prevent injury or death by ensuring quick access to sturdy protection during severe storms.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Watch the Horizon in Quail Hunting Practice
Writers describe keeping eyes on the horizon to spot flushing quail and the dog’s point. The method aims to quicken focus and improve identifying individual birds as they flush without looking at the ground.
Revenue Increase at Tell Facilities and Gateway Bridge
May crossings totaled 27 553 with revenue of 17 289 15 at Tell facilities. Year to date revenues reach 112 218 51 versus 99 741 79 last year and 80 685 87 in 1964. Other island facilities added 38 375 48 since Jan 1 1966. Gateway Bridge May revenue 57 922 73. year to date 263 30. Figures released by County Auditor based on counting devices.
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