More Items Added To State Vehicle Inspection Check List
Texas requires new inspection items on all vehicles beginning August 28 including seat belt accessories steering mechanism and wheels and rims. A new minimum fee of 1.75 dollars applies for inspections. The amendment, passed by the last legislature, is in effect August 28 with 1968 sticker inspections running until April 15. Front seat belts are required on most 1962 and later models. Vehicles can be rejected for missing or unsafe belts steering lash over two inches power steering issues or wheel/rim defects. About 5500 inspection stations operate in Texas and motorists are urged to have vehicles checked regularly for safety.
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Austin
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Green plants brighten an unused fireplace space
A reader suggests filling an unused fireplace with green plants to create a light airy room. Clay potted Boston ferns with arched fronds are recommended for this decorative purpose.
Paving Resumed On Highway 75 In Collin County
McKINNEY paving on the Collin County gap of Highway 75 expressway resumed with Allen Construction Co pouring concrete at the Highway 121 intersection southwest of McKinney. The project extends the expressway north about five miles to Highway 24 and grading and drainage work continues toward the Grayson County line. Resident Engineer John R. Taylor says the west of McKinney section may open early next year, replacing the old downtown route. Go to Church Sunday.
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Mckinney
Collin County
Grayson County
Allen Construction Co
Dallas
Denton Road
John R. Taylor
Health And Safety Tips For Back To School
The American Medical Association urges health exams for 5 and 6 year olds starting school, booster immunizations, and awareness of hearing and vision. Regular exams through grades and at graduation are advised, plus precautions for athletic participation and street, bus, and bicycle safety.
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American Medical Association
A.M.A
Speech Opposes Soviet Nuclear Arms Talks
The author argues that U S Soviet talks to curb missiles are a communist tactic to expand influence. He accuses the Kremlin of violating the prior treaty to gain strategic knowledge from space explosions and warns that the Soviet Union would abandon any agreement when advantageous. The piece claims communism cannot coexist with capitalism and cites Vietnam ceasefires as proof of treaty manipulation.
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U.S.S.R
U.S
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Washington
No One Breed Meets Need In Beef World
Texas A M University geneticist Dr T C Cartwright says no single cow size or breed fits all conditions for beef production. He notes producers should use calves from both small and large dams to hit optimum slaughter weights, about 755 760 pounds from a 950 pound dam and 900 pounds from a 1150 1250 pound dam.
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College Station
Texas A&m University
T. C. Cartwright
A&m
Animal Sciences Department
Cartwright
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