Polygamy Bill Debate Highlights U S Congress Session
In Congress the debate on the bill abolishing and prohibiting polygamy in U S territories drew sharp exchanges between Clark of Missouri and Farnsworth of Illinois. A separate note mentions a Pacific railway plan aiming to spawn from Iowa’s western boundary and reach a trunk line to San Francisco or Sacramento River."
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House of Representatives
United States
Messrs. Clark
Missouri
Farnsworth
Illinois
Houston
The
Commercial Express
Perkins and Company
Washington
Congressional Committee On the Pacific Railway Y
Iowa
Missouri River
San Francisco
Sacramento River
Scientists Probe Solid Steel Flaws With High-Energy X Rays
Researchers at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Silver Spring Maryland employ a super x-ray machine producing 10 million electron volts to inspect a solid steel mass for structural flaws using advanced imaging.
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Naval, Ordnance Laboratory
Silver Spring
Skillful Driver Needs Good Brakes for Safe Travel
A driving reminder contrasts skill with safety, noting that being adept behind the wheel does not substitute for reliable brakes. Emphasizes braking performance as essential to prevent accidents and ensure passenger protection on the road.
Buildings for Sale To Be Moved Chance-Loeb School District
Wooden classroom buildings offered for sale and relocation between June 1 and 19. Three structures sizes roughly 24 by 116, 28 by 50, and 30 by 32 feet. Inspections weekdays after 3 pm or weekends by appointment. Bids due May 5 at noon. cashiers checks required. board may reject all. Call L J Garner PL 5493 for details.
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L. J. Garner
Chance-Loeb
Brooks Seeks 1961 Funds For Southeast Texas Water Projects
Congressman Brooks testifies before the Subcommittee urging FY 1961 appropriations totaling 7.5 million for McGee Dam, 3.8 million for Sabine Neches channel work, 35 thousand for a Sabine Neches re study, and 50 thousand for a Toledo Bend feasibility study. He argues these items exceed the president's recommendations but can be used efficiently. Also covered are local supporters and officials backing the plan. Funeral services for Minnie Gaynell Woodward 63, held at Farmer Funeral Home with Rev. Eugene Jonte officiating, following her death after a brief illness. She was a lifelong Silsbee resident, survived by four sons, a daughter, and ten grandchildren. Burial at Napple Cemetery assisted by Farmers.
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Texas
McGee
Sabine-Neches
Toledo Bend
Sabine River
Corps of Engineers
Congress
Brooks
Gilbert Adams
Jasper
McGee Bend ‘Dam
Ed Easterling
Beaumont
Lower Neches Valley
Minnie Gaynell Woodward
Farmer
Eugene Jonte
First Methodist Church
Rusk State Hospital to Host Open House May 6 and 7
Rusk State Hospital will hold its eighth annual open house on May 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of National Mental Health Week. Dr. Charles W. Castner invites East Texas and Gulf Coast residents to tour facilities, enjoy a patient musical program, and join a discussion over refreshments.
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East Texas
Gulf Coast Area
Rusk State Hospital
Charles W. Castner
Texas Association For Mental Health
Manyather
Gulf Coast
Chas. W Castner
National Association For Mental Health
East
Texas
Timber Sale Studied by Game Group in April Meeting
Members of the Game and Fish Commission will meet April 22 to decide on selling mature pine timber on Huntsville and Jasper hatchery lands. They will also discuss hatchery raised fish distribution to private waters and the leasing of grazing lands in wildlife management areas as part of expanding the program.
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United States Artillery
Dawson
la Plaza
Game and Fish Commission
Huntsville
Jasper
Study on field trial installations and dove season changes
The proposal discusses allowing field trial participants to build installations at their own expense on management areas. It covers a potential longer dove season in the south zone, closing Mata Gorda Bay to netters, and a long range water conservation program.
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Matagorda Bay
Graveside Rites For Mrs H F Nichols Held Saturday
Victoria E Nichols 80 of Silsbee died after a three day illness. Funeral services were at Loeb cemetery with Rev E W Stinley officiating. She is survived by husband H F Nichols two daughters Winnie Hurst and Irene Franks three grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Miller Howard Sanders Dick Tacker Eddie Black Albert Burch Allen Tacker. Farner Funeral Home directed the services.
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Victoria E. Nichols
Loeb
E. W. Stinley
Irene Franks
Kountze
James Miller
Howard Sanders
Dick Tacker
Eddie Black
Albert Burch
Allen Tacker
Farner Funeral Home
Drive Courteously The Fellow In The Next Car
A short safety message urges courteous driving as a potential source of customer goodwill for local businesses. It emphasizes patience on the road and warns that aggressive behavior can harm interactions with nearby motorists who may become customers.
Venetian Blind Repair and Supplies Ad
Local ad offers venetian blind repair services and material sold by the yard. Includes plenty of cord and tape and a contact number EV 5-2565 for day or night calls.
Second District Legion To Meet In Nederland
The American Legion will honor Posts with exceeded 1960 membership quotas at the Spring Convention in Nederland on April 23 24 Commander L W Tucker announced Posts and their Commanders include Dassetta Billie Malone Nederland L W Tucker and Sourlake W S Westbrook Registration opens 11 a m Saturday a pension bill panel discussion at 2 p m features Miles Wasson Paul Hale J H Mitchell Wilson Turner and Harry Weaver Open house 4 30 6 00 p m and a convention dance at 9 00 p m.
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American Legion
Second Congressional District of the
Nederland
Leroy W. Tucker
Dassetta
Billie Malone
L. W. Tucker
Sourlake
W. S. Westbrook
Miles Wasson
Paul Hale
Veterans Affairs Commission
Son of Local Woman Serves With 101st in Quick Strike
William A. Benson, 17, son of Mrs. Noble A. Streetman of Silsbee, joins 101st Airborne Division troops at Fort Campbell and Camp Breckinridge Kentucky for Exercise Quick Strike. Benson trained at Fort Hood prior to enlisting last August and serves in Company D, 502nd Infantry. The exercise aims to test STRAC readiness with a scheduled end date of April 16.
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William A. Benson
101St Airborne Division
Fort Campbell
Camp Breckinridge
Noble A. Streetman
502Nd Infantry
Army
Fort Hood
Texas
Chester Benson
Houston
Poisonous lizards found only in North America
Of the three thousand lizard species worldwide only two possess venom glands and both inhabit North America according to the report.
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North American
Emmett Lack Seeks State Representative Seat in Hardin County
Emmett Lack of Kountze, the only Hardin county candidate for the 19th district, stands with his family. The 38-year-old farmer and Socony Paint employee highlights education and better schools, pledging equitable tax laws as a Democratic candidate.
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Emmett Lack
Kountze
Hardin County
Hardin, Polk
San Jacinto
Mr. Lack
Silsbee Road
E. C. Lack
Lack
The
Baptist Church
Socony Paint Products Co
Beaumont
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Richmond Reporter
S. A. Baton
Lavaca County
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Silsbee
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Caraway Motor Company
Americas
Ford
Pew Falcom Bencnereodey
Lew Ocer
Perweer
Harter
Breas
Ford Trucks
Ford Fat Americas
Oper Ser
Marufer Wert
Silsbee Auto CO
Silsber
Mrs
Woodward
House Appropriations
Public Works
Jack Brooks
Capitol
H. F. Nichols
Francoise de Beaufort
Fuller Building
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Prescription Chemists
101St Airborne
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A. E. Read CO
Pitth Street
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