Not So Bad A Year 1973 We Survived It All
A humorous nostalgia piece lists improbable events that did not happen in 1973 including Massachusetts secession, Watergate on TV, and Nixon picks for vice president. It playfully notes reforms not taken, celebrities unharmed, and unlikely political shifts, ending with the line no one decided this list should continue forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Bernie
Massachusetts
Clifford Irving
Children of America
Captain Kangaroo
Sam Ervin
Ozzie Nelson
Keefe Brasell
New York Yankee
Mike Kekich
Fritz Petersen
Las Vegas
National Football League
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Pete Rozelle
Nixon
Julie
Tricia
Senator urges federal oil and gas exploration corporation
Senator Dick Clark supports creating a government owned corporation to explore for oil and gas on public lands. Lee C White of the Consumer Federation of America cites TVA as a model and argues prompt action is needed to address the energy crisis. The proposal envisions a federally run entity modeled on TVA and Bonneville to work with private and municipal utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Clark
Iowa
Lee C. White
Consumer Federa
Tion of America
Senate Commerce Committee
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
TVA: From 1933 to steam power and coal use up to 18 million tons
The Tennessee Valley Authority formed by the federal government in 1933 aimed to control foods develop navigation and produce electric power. Its constitutional validity was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1986. TVA now runs steam electric plants consuming over 18 million tons of coal yearly as it seeks long range solutions to energy issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Supreme Court
Den 3 Cub Pack 201 Meeting Summary
Den 3 of Cub Scout Pack 201 met January 23 at their den mother Mrs Doris Polk home. Pledge of Allegiance and America song opened the meeting. Boys played O Grady Says and worked on elective projects. Meeting closed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris iPolk
America
O'Grady J
Constitution Convention gains strong public backing in Texas
Price Daniel Jr. reports high Austin interest with a Common Cause poll showing 67 percent of 370 Texans favor constitutional revision and 63 percent expect the legislature acting as a convention will improve it. The convention nears week three of a 90 day plan with an $18 million budget and a vote on the Bill of Rights and Preamble. Committees hear witnesses as calls to the convention line rise to 75 to 100 daily. Daniel remains confident the process will finish within the 90 day period and yield a voters approved new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Price Daniel Jr
Daniel
Common Cause
Fix It Tip for Noisy Toilet Woes and Quick Repairs
A toilet that runs or won t flush can waste water. Check the lift rod alignment with the tank ball and ensure the tank ball seats properly. If water runs, replace the tank ball after turning off the water. adjust the lift rod guides and set screw until the rod moves straight.
Softball League To Meet Tonight
A meeting of the Hardin Softball League will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at the Silsbee Fire Hall. All managers and players are invited to attend. Those interested in forming a new team may contact league officers Ricky Rolls, W. L. Jones, James Sims, or Gehrig Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Softball League
Silsbee Fire Hall
Ricky Rolls
W. L. Jones
James Sims
Gehrig Brown
Langhammer, Ernst G. Dies in San Antonio
Ernst G Langhammer 73 of San Antonio died January eighteenth. He was the brother of Mrs Louise Hill of Silsbee. Funeral services were January twenty first at Porter Loring Mortuary officiated by Rev H G Ritzen. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery with Masonic Lodge rites. He worked with Langhammer Fink Hall in San Antonio.
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Ernst G. Langhammer
San Antonio
Louise Hill
Silsbee
Porter Loring Mor ‘Tuary
H. G. Ritzen
Sunset Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Langhammer - Fink Hall
Don't Go To Alaska Seeking Pipeline Jobs Warns Official
In a letter to editors, John F. Ratterman warns job seekers that pipeline construction has not begun and Alaska offers no immediate jobs. He notes legal hurdles, contract awards to builders, and Alaska job preference laws, urging avoidance of relocation scams and urging watching press for contractor announcements.
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Alaska
Alyeska
Vari
Ous
Citizens Question Tourist Value Of Big Thicket
Beaumont readers challenge the tourist appeal of the Big Thicket National Preserve arguing high taxes, mosquitos and swamps deter casual visitors. They reference Mrs. Yellott and Mrs. Watson and contrast preservation with development concerns. The letter questions local business impact tied to a Saratoga museum.
Highway funds set for statewide program years
County leaders and local citizens pressed for funds for district and Houston offices. The request followed appearances before the Highway Commission and the district engineer’s knowledge of needs. Approvals in Austin steer project planning and ensure logical statewide highway development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Houston Urban Project
Houston
Highway Commission
Emmett Lack
Hardin County Commissioners Court
Commission
Highway Department Administration
Austin
Mockingbird Song Beyond Imitation Captivates Listeners
The mockingbird shows a rich own song alongside its famed mimicking, making one of the most versatile avian tunes. Its vocal repertoire blends varied tunes and sequences, distinguishing it from other birds.
Rainfall Impacts Expansion at Bon Weir Site
C B Stevens vice president plywood at Kirby notes heavy rain hampered work on the new Bon Weir site with no layoffs. James D Cumby Eastex wood supply director says no slowdowns despite weather, though issues arose over 14 months. Eastex operates trucks and contractors harvesting woodlands within 150 miles of Tyadale, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Stevens
Kirby
Bon Weir
Stevens
James D. Cumby
Eastex
Tyadale
Texas
Card of Thanks for Lonnie Gene Holman
The family expresses sincere appreciation for condolences, messages, flowers, visits, food and prayers in the loss of Lonnie Gene Holman. Your support during our sorrow eased our pain and we pray God blesses you all. Jenkins, Richardson, Holman and Edwards
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Gene Holman
Jenkins, Richardson
Holman
Edwards
Lodge Notes on Wednesday Floor Work Each Week
School of instruction on floor work scheduled every Wednesday night at 7 30 led by D L Cartrett W M and D L Webb Secretary.
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Em Psec
NEW Abrer Association
Silseze
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
Kr. L. Read
Mrs. Leona Whitman
Lee Kelly
Doris Woolley
Mrs
Fern McAdams
Richard Weathersby
Society and Personal Editor
Harold Leigh
John S. Basye
James Johnson
Billy Joke Williams
Woy Cole
By Ralph Novak
New York
By Joe Crump
Federal Oil, Gas Corp
Bonnieville
Congressional Record Daily
Crump
Uae
Atty
John Hill
Hill
Jim Arnold
Office of Traffic Safety
Arnold
Kansas City
State Democratic Executive Committee
House of Representatives
Tarrant
McLennan
Travis
Nueces
el Paso
Lubbock
Galveston
Hidalgo
House
Texas Supreme Court
Denton
Fort Worth
Court of Criminal Appeals
Odessa
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Railroad Commission
La-Vaca Gathering Co
North Texas Distributors
University of Texas
Texas Water Rights Commission
Neches River
Savings and Loan Association
Federal Insurance Reserve
Ron Jackson
Texas Youth Council
Dolph Briscoe
Frank Joseph
Harlingen
Texas Cosmetology
Richard Wayne Harrison
Attorney General's
Richard C. Crandall
Arillo
A. W. Eatman
Agriculture
John C. White
White
Oye S. Calvert
Ito
Hugh Edburg
Ernest G. Langhammer
John F. Ratterman
Beaumont
Mrs. C. E. Gossett
Beaumont, Texas
White House
James St. Clair
Lodge
D. L. Cartrett
W.M
D. L. Webb
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