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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
2
The record lists Harold Leigh as foreman operator in the mechanical department with Mrs. John 8. Basye as linotype operator and James Johnson and Billy Joe Williams as printer pressmen.
Rep. Charles Wilson requested an investigation of the Supplemental Security Income program, accusing it of prompting divorces among elderly couples to qualify for aid. He cited nursing home costs and a case where a wife’s earnings disqualified her husband from SSI funding, urging scrutiny of eligibility criteria and effects on seniors.
U.S. Senator John Tower cites FBI crime figures for 1973 and 1974 showing millions of crimes, thousands of murders and robberies, and high costs to society. He argues criminals face too little risk, urges reform to protect victims while preserving due process.
The Economic Opportunity Commission of South East Texas announces moving its administrative offices to 440 Austin Avenue World Trade Building Third Floor Port Arthur. Contact numbers listed include Port Arthur 983-4936 Orange 735-9610 and Beaumont 727-2311 with a note to Hardin County residents to use 727-2311.
Heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and others for prayers cards flowers and well wishes during my convalescence. Special thanks to brothers Matthews of Pinecrest Baptist and Mosley of Amelia Baptist in Beaumont for spiritual help to my family. Mr and Mrs M O Leggett.
District Director of the Internal Revenue Service issues a public notice dated June 16 1975. The release outlines administrative guidance and public filing requirements for taxpayers within the district and directs readers to official forms and contact points for compliance.
Dear Mr Read the IRS southern Texas district reports record tax season figures with 760000 caller questions handled by a new toll free service and 240000 taxpayers visiting offices. Center processed 2.6 million returns within a week after deadline praising community support and the Silsbee Bee for aiding through the Question and Answer Column.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Ard thank friends who attended their 50th anniversary celebration with 53 guests sharing lunch and good wishes. The note credits the company more than gifts.
A discussion on holography and lifelike replicas of famous artworks like Michelangelo's Pieta. It compares past trophy forgeries with modern attempts to substitute originals using 3D projection. The piece questions authenticity as replicas may dominate public perception.
The Lake Carriers Association notes that typical Great Lakes oil transport ships move about 500 tons per mile on one gallon of fuel and newer vessels exceed 600 tons per mile. In contrast a compact car at 30 mpg yields about 22.5 tons per mile per gallon, highlighting ships as a far more energy efficient option despite routing limits.
Fox squirrels stay in home woods but in late summer a population shuffle occurs and some individuals move as much as 40 miles.
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