Navy claims gas from water 1916 funds proposal
Washington records recount a naval institute note where a Portuguese inventor John Andrews demonstrated water and salt water fuel mixtures in a Navy yard engine, producing 75 percent horsepower. The Navy offered to place 2 million dollars in escrow for the invention, prompting questions of where the inventor went. Crump's Grass Roots Comment.
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Craig Hosmer
Calif
A. DP
Henderson
Costa Mesa
Des Moines Register
Washington, D. C
U.S. Naval Institute
Navy
E. P. Jessop
New York Navy Yard
John Andrews
Andrews
Washington
Bureau of Engineering
Consumer alert warns about weight loss scams and deceptive health studios
The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division outlines deceptive practices in health studios offering rapid weight loss. It warns about bait and switch, limited access, long life contracts, nonrefundable fees, and misleading passive devices. It advises visiting facilities, checking contracts, and contacting the BBB or authorities if deceived.
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Attorney General’s
Consumer Protection Division
Federal Trade Commission
Better Business Bureau
Attorney General
Consumer Protection di Sion
East Texas counties win crime prevention grants totaling 111266
Governor Briscoe awarded 111265 in Crime Prevention Grants from the Criminal Justice Council for Deep East Texas Council of Governments. DETCOG gains 41987 for police gear, 25306 for riot equipment, 18072 for legal adviser, plus 25900 planning grant. Counties include Angelina Hardin Houston Jasper Nacogdoches Newton Polk Sabine San Augustine San Jacinto Shelby Trinity and Tyler.
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Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Deep East Texas Council of Governments
Criminal Justice Council
Law Ba
Deep East Texas
Angelina
Hardin
Houston
Jasper
Nacogdoches
Newton
Detcog
Briscoe
CJC
Area Democrats Plan Beaumont Rally and Fish Fry
Democratic leaders from six East Texas counties meet in Lufkin to coordinate a July 21 fish fry and rally in Beaumont. The 17 county gathering aims to unite the party with attendees including Governor Dolph Briscoe and Congressmen Jack Brooks and Charles Wilson, plus state officials. The event runs 5 to 8 30 p.m. at the Southeast Texas Fair Grounds with $5 tickets to promote broad attendance.
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Beaumont
Democratic Party
East Texas
Lufkin
Democratic Executive Committee
Emma N. Nugent
Hartburg
Nugent
Dolph Briscoe
Jack Brooks
Charles Wilson
Tom Walker
SDEC
Don Adams
Jasper
Jack Greer
Arthur Temple Jr
Ae Southeast Texas Fair Grounds
Walker
Calvin Guest
Bryan
Callaway Reunion Scheduled Sunday at Frank's Branch Cemetery
Descendants of Ben Callaway hold their annual reunion Sunday at Frank's Branch Cemetery near Fred. A basket lunch will be served at noon.
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Ben Callaway
Frank
Thanks for support during illness and death of Edwin Knighton
The family expresses sincere gratitude for the love and concern shown during the illness and passing of Edwin T. Knighton. Special thanks go to Mrs. Ander, the nurses at Silsbee Convalescent Center, Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Barclay, and Pete Farmer for their kindness.
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Ander
Silsbee Convalescent Center
R. E Barclay
Pete Farmer
Fresh Language and Local Slang in a Wayback Text
The piece features quirky phrases like going to the stupor market and a wolf at the door to signify social changes. It notes opinions on women’s lib, student life, and old-timer memories about rural manners with a humorous tone.
Neyland Named to Savings League Committee
Robert A. Neyland, president of Hardin County Savings and Loan Association in Silsbee, is appointed to the 1973 Trends and Economic Policies Committee of the United States Savings and Loan League. The league, based in Canton, Ohio, includes about 4 800 associations and banks. The panel promotes informed policy discussion and coordinates research across the League.
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Chicago
Robert A. Neyland
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association
Silsbee
United States Savings and Loan League
Richard G. Gilbert l
Canton
Ohio
League
Friendship Baptist Vacation Bible School set for July dates
Friendship Baptist Church will host VBS from July 9 to 13 with sessions for 3-year-olds through 6th grade daily 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Adults meet 7:30 to 9 p.m. Elmer Marsalis directs mornings and Mrs. Jesse Salles leads evenings. Pre-registration Sunday morning. Commencement July 15 at 7:30 p.m. A nursery is available for night sessions.
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Friendship Baptist Church
Elmer Marsalis
Jesse Salles
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