License Plates Change Costs and Highway Funding Debate
The article discusses multi year license plates produced by a state prison program saving about 8.5 million over five years with 9.5 million plates for 1975. It notes a 1x2 inch adhesive validation system through 1979, and the 43 cent to scent cost comparison. It also covers tax revenue, highway funds, and personal travel frustrations from rural Texas, with references to politicians and transport options. It mentions Charles F. Tupper leaving the legislature, and the Texas Good Roads Association context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Good Roads Association
Charles F. Tupper
el Paso
Austin
Gene Fondren
Taylor
State Highway Department
van Alstyne
Whitewright
Bonham
Big D
Melissa
Anna
Sherman
Gerald Ford
Texas
Washington crash probe and aircrew fault in TWA 514
The writer discusses the TWA 514 crash near Dulles on December 1 and the National Transportation Safety Board investigation. He notes potential fault by the FAA or aircrew and argues for cautious aviation culture, praising controllers while stressing the effect of lawsuits and ticket costs on the public. He contrasts cockpit realities with public perception and urges doubt about simple blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Langner
Washington
Watergate
TWA
FAA
DFW
Radio Clash Sparks Stiff Talk Across Dallas Fort Worth
A reader recounts listening to Criswell and O Hair on KGVL against WFAA 570 and comments on the Belo-Carter switch. The note praises Criswell for spiritual stance, questions Mrs O Hair, and stresses that airing her views was not persecution. The letter shifts to air traffic control faults, arguing misread clearances can occur and safety requires action by crews and controllers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W.A. Criswell
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
KGVL
Greenville
WFAA-570
Fort Worth
Dallas
Dr. Criswell
Mrs. O'Hair
Austin
Mrs. O’hair
Eve
Pastor Criswell
Fifty-Five Years Ago in Whitewright News Item Highlights
Recollections from January 1920 include the death of William J. Cox from a 1918 war wound, L. LaRoe Lumber opening a new yard at Leonard, theater listings for Dorothy Dalton, local illnesses and social notes, a Ft. Worth court anecdote, poisonings from tainted water, and community updates. Also reported are regional jitters about politics, price notices, and several notes on local people, weddings, and military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
William J. Cox
William Cox
France
L. LaRoe Lumber Company
Leonard
Odeon Theatre
Dorothy Dalton
T. H. Lively
Hog Wallow
Bounding Billows
Fletcher Henstep
Raz Barlow
Raz
Tom Bean
Masonic Lodge
U. S. Air Force
Jerry L. Bennett
N. L. Bennett
Rt. 1
Hulman Field
Indiana
Susan Holloway
Betty Crocker
Whitewright High School
Gerald W. Jenkins
Vera Mae Davis
Navy Supply Corps School
Supply Corps
U. S. Navy
First Baptist Church
Gail Marie Wilson
William Thomas Bradley
van Alstyne
Wallace Wilson
Bradley
Wayne Bradley
Marshall Miller
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Bobby Waugh
Marshall
Horace Miller
Jeannie Whipple
C. F. Whipple
Geraldine
Carl
Otis Tallent
McKinney
Church of Christ
Baylor Founded In Days of Republic
Baylor University traces its origin to 1845 under Republic of Texas charter. The piece recalls Baylor’s independence era start at Independence, its move to Waco in 1886, notable figures, and ties to Texas history, including Houston and Johnson lineages, Civil War service, and the university’s long standing as Texas oldest continuing higher education institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Baylor University
Texas
Baylor
Republic of Texas
U.S
Washington on-the-Brazos
The
Baptist School
Congress
Anson Jones
Sam Houston
Independence
Rufus C. Burleson
Houston
Independence Baptist Church
Nancy Moffetter Lea
Lea
Edward Clark
Lois Smith Murray
George Washington Baines
Baines
Lyndon Baines Johnson
William Carey Crane
Crane
Elisha M. Pease
Edmund J. Davis
Davis
Brazos
Burleson
Pat Morris Neff
Neff
Fire Temptation and Faith Lessons from a Sermon
A preacher warns against dabbling in fortune telling horoscopes and sorcery citing stories of possession and sin. The message urges obedience to God, cites Revelation and Romans about dangers of temptation, and ends with three questions about disciples, wine and Sabbath penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Lindsey
Paul
John
Alpha
Christ
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Memphis
Curtis
Prof
S. H. Cantrell
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James Stuteville
Greg
Richardson
G. C. Stuteville
Nana Frances of Sherman
Lillian Neathery
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Louisiana Seed Co., Inc
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Verret
Funk Seeds International
Aol
Onies
Bob
Bob Bryan
Los
P.O. Box
Sun Publishing Co
Elton L. Miller
Darla Howell
Mgr
Grayson
Fannin
Whitewright Sun
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Grandma
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Mom
Ali
Shugart Colo Photos
Walker
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