Vacation in Texas Promises Wide Range of Fun
The 1966 Vacation in Texas highlights vast geography and diverse travel options from Palo Duro to North Texas lakes. Families with limited time can enjoy short trips, while longer tours are guided by the Texas Highway Department brochure Texas America’s Fun Tour. The guide showcases historical, amusement and recreational features, inviting all to explore Texas vacation variety.
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Former City Girl Graduates Miss Sandra Austin
Miss Sandra Austin, granddaughter of G. T. Austin and daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Tommy L. Austin of Lancaster California, earned a B.S. in elementary education at Howard Payne College Brownwood on May 26 and will teach fourth grade in Lancaster this fall. She previously lived in Wellington when her father coached there, and recently visited the G. T. Austins and maternal aunts Mrs. Rufus Sweat and Mrs. Jack Lowry.
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Social Security Schedule for Watts Dates Released
Travis C Briggs of the Amarillo district office announced Curtis Watts will visit on Tuesdays July 12 19 and 26 and on Wednesdays July 6 August 2 9 16 23 30 plus September 7 and 13 20 27. He will also be in Shamrock on Mondays and Memphis on Wednesdays.
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Yarborough Urges Texas Freight-Rate Reform for Meat Costs
U S Senator Ralph W Yarborough highlights unfair railroad freight rates harming Texas poultry and livestock. He notes rates from Kansas City to Texas far exceed those to regions east of the Mississippi, raising costs for housewives and threatening local producers. A Texas delegation led by Steele Wright pursued action.
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No easy path to fair freight rates or votes across borders
A reader vents about draft dodgers moving to Canada and potential World Court suits over population shifts. He urges the Secretary of Agriculture to file an ICC complaint to fix Midwest Southwest feed grain freight rates, connecting higher costs to meat prices for Texas housewives while criticizing welfare and political programs in a satirical tone.
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Summer Scout Events Listed In Ca Manche District
Scouting activities for the Ca Manche District are announced for summer months. Meetings of district committee and commissioners staff are set for June 27 at Camp Kiowa. A July 29 Roundtable at Municipal Park Memphis plans full programs for Cubbing Scout ing and Exploring. The Camporee is scheduled for August 26 and 27 at Buck Creek site, postponed by spring rains.
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