Future creativity is essential says space scientist
Space scientist Dr. Wernher von Braun warns that hostility to science grows in the United States while poverty and environmental concerns rise. He cites Apollo insights as potentially improving agriculture, disease treatment, mineral discovery, and earthquake prediction, but notes years pass before discoveries become productive jobs. He condemns a return to primitive living and urges continued scientific pursuit.
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Wernher von Braun
Moon
Earth
Holiday Death Toll Predicted for South Texas Roads
Major Kent Odom of the Texas DPS expects 10 fatalities on South Texas highways during the Christmas weekend and 8 during the New Year weekend. He details patrols, marked cars, and traffic enforcement to deter drinking, speeding, and unsafe passes.
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Kent Odom
South Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Odom
South
Texas
DPS
Delta Kappa Gamma Yule Party In Cuero December 11 1971
Members of Alpha Phi Chapter from Goliad Lavaca Gonzales and De Witt Counties attended the annual Christmas party Saturday December 11 1971 at 2 00 p m in Proctor Hall Cuero hosted by Mrs Florence Boden. President Effie Buehring read a Santa letter urging courtesy and courage. Thirty two members were present with gift exchange and a decorated tree as Christmas refreshments were served buffet style. Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from the Indians.
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Alpha Phi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Goliad
Lavaca
Gonzales
de Witt
Proctor Hall
Cuero
Florence Boden
Effie Buehring
Santa
Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
Six Flags Over Texas Starts 1972 Hiring
Six Flags Over Texas will begin accepting applications for 1972 host and hostess positions January 4. Applications are taken weekly Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 11 30 a.m. and 1 to 4 30 p.m. The park plans to hire about 1 500 seasonal workers including ride operators and guest services. Interviews for the Live Show Department will start in late January and must be in person. Mail applications are not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Texas
Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags
Great Southwest
Casualty Loss Tax Deductions Explained by County Agent
County Agricultural Agent John V. Lindsey explains how casualty loss tax deductions help taxpayers after severe winter damage. He defines a casualty as sudden, unusual destruction and cites cases from icy roads, frozen motors, burst pipes, collapsed garages, and winter kill among plants. Deduction rules require ownership, same-year filing, and proof of loss and amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Lindsey
Internal Revenue Service
Lindsey
Birth notices from Shiner and Houston families
Several birth announcements from Shiner and Houston list newborn daughters and sons with birth dates in December 1971. Names include Michelle Denise, Monica Sue, and a baby girl for Paul and wife of Austin. Grandparents and great grandparents are named, with hospital venues cited.
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Paul Wagner
Austin
Shiner Hospital
Julius Vrana
Shiner
Ernest Berger
Gilbert Winkler
Houston
Heights Hospital
Michelle Denise
Alfred Boehm Sr
Anton Winkler
Schulenburg
Willie Tumis
Bennie Chavarria
ASC Committee Election Elects 1972 Delegates to County
The ASC Community Committeemen elected December 15 1971 for 1972 select Eugene Hermes as chairman for 1972 Lukas F Janak as vice chairman for 1972 to fill Henry Henke’s term Joe L Muhlstein remains regular member Julius Jasek as 1st Alternate James Bludau as 2nd Alternate They take office January 1 1972.
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ASC
Eugene Hermes
Lukas F. Janak
Janak
Henry J. Henke
Joe L. Muhlstein
Julius Jasek
James Bludau
Bus Schedules from Shiner to Major Texas Cities
Continental Trailways offers routes from Shiner to Houston at 11 34 a m and 9 50 p m and to San Antonio at 1 07 p m and 9 45 p m Kerrville Bus Lines runs Shiner to Victoria at 2 20 p m and to Austin at 9 05 a m and 7 20 p m.
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Continental Trailways
Shiner
Houston
San Antonio
Kerrville Bus Lines
Victoria
Austin
Life Insurance Sales Rise in 1970 Driven by Protection Needs
Americans bought 188.5 billion dollars of life protection in 1970, about 30 billion more than 1969, while life insurance benefits pay out over one million dollars each hour. Pan American Life Ins Co promotes coverage with agent Joseph Muras in Shiner Texas.
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Pan-American Life Ins Co
Joseph Muras
Shiner
Texas
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Che Shiner
Gasette
MKS
Lee J. Sedlmeyer
P. O. Box
Edwin Wolters Memorial
South Ave
Margaret Hermes
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
Hallettsville
Live Oak
Yoakum
Boy Scouts of America
Fayette
DeWitt
Archie Bernshausen
Fred J. Siecko
Louis M. Liendo, Jr
Otha Eaves
John Hamilton
Dan Kubena
Ed Winn
Travis Spears
M. M. Wagner
Earl Wyatt
David Little
Mr. Wyatt
Phil Pegues
Capitol Area Council
Norman Rubin
Delta Kappa Gamma Yule Party
Six Flags Over
Tim II
Christopher Patrick
Cherie
Tim
Tim von Dohlen
Around
The
Dallas Morning News
Dallas
Ballas Morning News
Dallas News
Dallas Morning News Communications
Oan
Wornme
H. B. Gee — Chiropractor
AB. Gonzales St
Yoakum, Tex
First National Bank
FDIC
W. 7Th St. — Shiner
H. B. Gee
Yoakum, Texas
Charlie Chrastecky
Timex
Westmoreland
Williford Drug
N. Ave
D—Shiner
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