Thompson hails House approval of rice acreage resolution
Congressman Clark W Thompson welcomed House passage of House Joint Resolution 192 to validate rice acreage allotments for 1962 and earlier years. He said the measure would reassure farmers and clear doubts raised by Agriculture Department actions while excluding operations involving duplication forgery bribery intimidation or total state allotment exceedance. The bill now goes to the Senate for quick concurrence.
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Hubam clover planned and terraced ponds featured
Adolph Barta plans to plant 30 acres of Hubam clover this fall with grazing until March. Alex Walleck prepares two farm ponds with diversion terraces. W. L. Botts develops a conservation plan using mesquite brush control and cross fenced pastures. George Riedel works on a large brush removal and pond project with fenced, segmented pastures. A family returns from California after visiting relatives.
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Smithville Downs Texans 8-3 in LA Grange semi final
Smithville Merchants benefited from enemy errors to beat Schulenburg Texans 8-3 at neutral Fair Park La Grange on Aug 11, earning a spot in the 1963 South-Central Texas Amateur League championship series. La Grange Demons will face Smithville August 18 in a best-of-five.
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Birth certificate tips for entering school in Texas
Commissioner of Health urges mothers to obtain birth certificates early for six year olds starting school. Include child name, place and date of birth, and mother’s maiden name. State fee is 1.50. Allow 7 to 10 days for mailing and service.
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Quote on money and life insurance by Will Rogers
A historical ad cites Will Rogers joke about returns on money and emphasizes life insurance as protection rather than wealth. It promotes Pan-American Life Insurance Co as a strong mutual company owned by policy owners.
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United States
Pan-American Life Insurance Co
It's the Law in TEXAS Mistake And Fraud
This Texas law feature explains when a contract can be voided for fraud or mistake, outlining five proof elements for fraud, risk of miscommunication, and the need for careful examination of terms. It notes reforming contracts when both sides err and warns against assuming standard forms.
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Michener's Caravans Named August Book Club Selection
James A. Michener's Caravans, his first novel since Hawaii, is the Book-of-the-Month Club August selection. The story follows Mark Miller the State Department attache in Afghanistan in pursuit of Ellen Jaspar a Bryn Mawr girl who wanders with nomads amid feuds and austere desert landscapes.
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Health and Safety Tips From The AMA
Public health officials urge vaccination to reduce disease risk and prevent deaths. The article highlights boosters for smallpox and tetanus, notes global smallpox presence, and stresses renewed protection through vaccines, including polio and other immunizations.
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Miracle of the White Stallions Wins Blue Ribbon Award
Velma West Sykes notes Walt Disney's Miracle of the White Stallions earns a Boxoffice Blue Ribbon. The drama stars Robert Taylor and Lilli Palmer with Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding Academy in Vienna. It recounts WWII horse rescue and debuts at Palace Theatre Shiner on August 17-18.
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