Grayson County News Briefs Include Health and Tax Views
Dr. Paul Geers plans a permanent physician in his clinic by year end and hopes to secure a dentist. Senior class orders a local history book to fund a senior trip. High school football costs cited at about a hundred dollars per player for uniforms and safety gear. An amendment proposal would allow poll tax payments year round to widen voter access. The U S Chamber of Commerce proposal favors a 3 percent income tax cut funded by a national sales tax, seen as favoring the wealthy. Dentists warn only three methods prevent decay: diet, brushing, and water fluoridation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Geers
Paul
Sherman
Texas
United States Chamber of Commerce
U.S. C. of C
Russia claims firsts in everything yet TV shows
The piece questions Russia's dominance while noting it may be acceptable for employers to require retirement at 65 if a plan supports workers after retirement. It contrasts many companies with retirement plans to one long-operating firm that has none and has kept workers?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Wonder
Ayres and Simpson Plan December 11 Wedding
Miss Judy Ayres daughter of Mr and Mrs Ned Ayres of Whitewright and Milton Simpson son of Mr and Mrs John D Simpson of Ector will wed December 11 at Kentuckytown Baptist Church. Miss Ayres attends Whitewright High School and Mr Simpson is a Bonham firm employee. No invitations will be mailed and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Ayres
Ned Ayres
Whitewright
Milton Simpson
John D. Simpson
Ector
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Miss Ayres
Whitewright High School
Simpson
Ector High School
Bonham
Halleck Rules Out Tax Cuts for Coming Congress
House Republican Leader Charles A. Halleck of Indiana said there will be no tax cuts in the next Congress. He noted hearings by the Ways and Means Committee on general tax reform to plug loopholes and remove inequities. Some lawmakers push for relief for lower income taxpayers via exemptions or rate cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Congress
Halleck
Ways and Means Committee
Teachers Push Early Foreign Language Teaching in Sherman
A five teacher committee recommended that foreign languages be taught to all elementary grade children in Sherman schools. Superintendent Byron Davis said the board will study the plan as parents show strong interest. About 25 percent of students, roughly 800, could enroll if offered, with current programs limited to ninth grade and high school students.
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Sherman
Sherman School Board
Byron Davis
Davis
FTC prepares charges on deceptive television advertising
The Federal Trade Commission plans a wave of complaints against rigged TV ads. It targets phony demonstrations that make products look better and rivals worse, citing Libbey Owens Ford glass and possible actions against toothpaste and mouthwash makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Libbey- Owens-Ford Glass Co
Commission
Tax-Man Sam Sez Read Your Tax Instructions
The tax man advises taxpayers to read instructions and keep records. Paying bills by check provides a good paper trail for most wage earners and salaried employees who face taxes, not just millionaires.
Grayson County plant retires workers after age 65
In Grayson County an industrial plant suddenly declares a 65 age deadline and retires all workers over 65 without retirement pay. Employees believed job security would persist while able to work, but management turns workers out to pasture, prompting sharp criticism of the policy as inhumane.
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Grayson County
Uncle Dan On Phone Lines And Christmas Woes
A humorous column from Tom Bean recalls trying to reach a neighbor by phone, noting women on the line and Christmas shopping quirks. The narrator jokes about Santa delays, plastic in decorations, and old time versus modern life, ending with a poke at women then and now.
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Wimmen
Ed Doolittle
Santa Claus
North Pole
Texans Eye January Elections And State Issues
Governor Price Daniel calls special elections for Jan 9 to fill three legislative vacancies. Lawmakers weigh a possible Jan 12 special session on teacher salaries as 1 February primary filing looms. Rail Commission studies Lone Star Gas rate hikes affecting 300 Texas cities while Attorney General issues new tax and health rulings. Texas retail sales are projected to reach a record $13.66 billion in 1959, an 8 percent rise.
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Austin
Capitol
Price Daniel
Daniel
Commission
Railroad Commission
Lone Star Gas Co
Texas
Lone Star
A Christmas Secret from Grandpa’s Cheer Advice
A Christmas poem recalls a Grandpa's rule for happiness: give away happiness to have a happy day. The verse urges carrying this secret through the year so Earth would be full of cheer.
President Eisenhowerprepares for 11 nation peace tour
President Eisenhower boosts his 11 nation voyage saying the United States will be a good partner in peace and that he is fit for the demanding trip. He discussed goals at a farewell press conference and plans a televised address before departure.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Eisenhower
United States
Kaisers Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John J Kaiser marked their 62nd anniversary at home on East Main Street. Married November 30 1897 in Sulphur Springs the Kaisers lore includes Mrs Kaiser born in Trenton now 79 and her first organist role at 16. They have seven children 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
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John J. Kaiser
East Main Street
Sulphur Springs
Kaiser
Charley Kaiser
Pilot Grove
Ralph Kaiser
Lubbock
Martin Rosso
Huntington
Ark
Johnnie Kaiser
Denison
Weldon Kaiser
Clarksville
Charles Estes
Austin
Mac Kaiser
Richardson
Law To Prevent Harmful Strikes Urged By Solon
Rep. John W. Byrnes urged federal action to curb industry wide strikes that could hurt the economy. As chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee he warned of mounting pressure for legislation if a steel strike resumes in January. He said any action should not boost bargaining power of management or labor and focus on the national economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John W. Byrnes
R.-Wis
Byrnes
House Republican Policy Committee
Congress
Government buys 21.75 million pounds of turkey
The Agriculture Department announced it has purchased 21,750,000 pounds of frozen turkey for the national school lunch program at a cost of 7,416,000 dollars.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Only 55 Hoboes Remain For U.S. Hobo Gathering
In Britt Iowa the 59th annual hobo convention drew about 55 bona fide professional tramps who rode freight cars to attend while 20 000 other people gathered for the free stew.
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Britt
Iowa
Christmas Lighting Contest Returns to Whitewright
The Friday Literary Club sponsors a two week prep period for a revived Whitewright Christmas Lighting Contest open to homes stores filling stations and cafes in town and rural areas. Entry deadline is December 17 with judging between December 17 and 24 by an out of town committee. Prizes include cash from the Friday Literary Club and Chamber of Commerce plus a gift prize from Community Public Service Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bryant
Charles Skaggs
Civic and Garden Committee
Friday Literary Club
Whitewright
Whitewright United Fund
Bryant
Skaggs
Chamber of Commerce
Community Public Service Company
Texas Senators In Agreement 86 Percent On National Issues
The Congressional Quarterly study of 1959 roll calls shows Texas Senators Lyndon Johnson and Ralph Yarborough agreed 86 percent of the time. The analysis covers 215 votes, compares party delegations, and notes high and low harmony in several state pairs and cross-party tandems.
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Texas
Washington
Congressional Quarterly
Lyndon Johnson
Ralph Yarborough
Wayne Morse
Richard L. Neuberger
Oregon
Ohio
Stephen Young
Frank J. Lausche
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Carl Hayden
Senate
Utah
Frank E. Moss
Wallace F. Bennett
Bennett
Arthur V. Watkins
Wyoming
O’mahoney
McGee
O'Mahoney
Frank A. Barrett
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Graham Landrum
Grayson County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dan
Tom Bean
Dear Mister
Everthing
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Atty. Gen. Wilson
Texas Coordinating Commission For Health and Welfare Services
State Board of Insurance
Veterans Land Program
Bureau of Business Research
BBR
Christmas
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Fannin Counties
The
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van Alstyne
Mrs
Lester Haile
Kaisers
Solon
Tukey
U.S
Gladys Ray
Carl T. Curtis
Roman L. Hruska
Nebraska
Gale McGee
Joseph C. O’mahoney
Albert Gore
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Mike Mansfield
James Murray
Montana
Morse-Neuberger
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