A friend riffs on how to fix the country and Cuba
The narrator recalls a conversation with a fervent admirer who advocates drastic policy shifts from nuclear means to tax cuts. He sketches plans to abolish the Supreme Court, replace it with broad representation, and delays action on Castro while noting current national prosperity. Jack Valenti references in The Houston Post.
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Constitution Week Highlights Limits on Congress and State Power
This article explains Constitution Week from Sept 17 to 23, outlining core checks and balances. It notes the writ of habeas corpus, bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, and taxation rules, plus protections for religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. It emphasizes judicial, legislative, and executive restraints and reserves power to the people and states.
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West Texas Folklore Claims Horned Frog Lives 100 Years
A regional tradition in West Texas holds that a horned frog can endure a century without eating or drinking. The claim reflects local lore about hardy wildlife and desert resilience.
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West Texas
Public health tips on body mechanics and posture
The State Department of Health outlines posture and body mechanics focusing on muscle contraction and relaxation, balance, and coordination. It explains how poor posture impacts circulation, fatigue, and organ function, and offers relaxation methods to locate and ease tension.
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Austin
Sit Properly for Easy Movements and Less Fatigue
Poor posture leads to fatigue and inefficiency while good posture promotes ease and grace in movement. Use a firm chair with seat height matching leg length minus six inches. Sit tall on the thighs, keep head erect over the pelvis, and bend knees at right angles.
John Bower Receives 25 Year Service Award
John K. Bower, owner of the Western Auto Associate Store here, is awarded a walnut bronze plaque for 25 years of community service. The trophy, engraved with his name, came from Western Auto Supply Company in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm supports more than 4,000 stores nationwide and began in 1909 supplying Model T accessories.
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Western Auto Associate
Western Auto Supply Company
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Card of Thanks for Wesley Creel
The family thanks friends for kindness during the death of Wesley Creel. Gratitude for food flowers and thoughtfulness that helped ease our grief. May God bless you all from the Creel family.
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Wesley Creel
Texas Financial Licenses Near for Texas Loan Act
Austin notices show finance firms eyeing operation under the Texas Regulatory Loan Act must be licensed by November 21. Many lenders seek higher rates, yet face strict licensing. 2,000 offices could come under the act, with over 2,000 license applications already logged.
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Texas
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Cart
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Marshall
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Turlington
Hannah King
Houston
King
United Political Organizations
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Panthers Fall to Boston High in 44-8 setback
Waldo Mathews Panthers defense stifled Boston High of Lake Charles to an 8-0 halftime lead but tired in the second half. Freddy Sapp and Silshee scored for the Panthers while John Sander added a two point conversion. Captain Wesley Thomas broke a finger and will miss about four weeks. Panthers travel to Wiergate Thursday before district play begins.
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John's Inquirer's Class to Begin at St John’s Silsbee
Inquirer's classes for adults start Tuesday in October at St John’s Episcopal Church 2215 Roosevelt Extension Silsbee. Pastor Rev Joseph Harrison leads the 10 week course open to all interested in learning about the Episcopal Church. Young people’s confirmation classes begin Saturday October 5 and run for 10 weeks.
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Inquirer
St. John's Episcopal Church
Roosevelt Drive
Silsbee
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St. John's Church
Texas officials reshuffle staff under Governor Connally
The Texas Tourist Council is reassigned as an administrative assistant to Governor Connally. October oil production remains at 28 percent of potential. The Railroad Commission sets October allowable at 2. Ben 206 barrels a day.
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Texas Water Commission
Texas Tourist Council
Connally
Railroad Commission
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