Trainmen's Union Fined in Contempt
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen pleaded guilty to contempt of court over the recent sick strikes in railyards and was fined 75000 dollars by U.S. District Judge Edward A. Tamm. The fine comprised 50000 dollars criminal contempt as punitive punishment and 25000 dollars civil contempt to cover government legal costs. The judge noted it would take accountants years to quantify damages from delayed service and disrupted shipments to Korea.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Railway
Edward A. Tamm
U.S
Union
Tamm
Korea
Fight Over Plans For More Doctors Rises In Congress
A committee favored a 50 million dollar a year federal aid program for medical, dental, nursing and public health schools. The AMA opposes it while private funding is sought. however 58 medical school deans support the plan as Congress weighs the measure.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee
The
American Medical Association
Senate Labor Committee
Trucks to speed short haul mail nationwide
The Post Office Department will shift a large share of its 100 million dollar annual short haul mail traffic from rail to truck carriers. Assistant Postmaster General John M. Redding says the move cuts costs and speeds mail within 200 miles of major terminals, marking a major policy change since air mail began. The plan could add about one percent to trucking business.
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Washington
Post Office Department
John M. Redding
Redding
Senate accuses Air Force of hoarding recruits at Lackland
The Senate Preparedness Committee led by Lyndon B. Johnson accuses the Air Force of stockpiling elite manpower at Lackland Base Texas. It cites overcrowding of 68 731 personnel against 27 500 capacity and urges drawing all services from a single draft pool. No undue hardship found at the base.
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Washington
Senate
Air Force
Lackland
Renewal Push at The Whitewright Sun Grows Subscriptions
The Whitewright Sun reports renewed interest as subscribers renew by mail or in person. Rates are 1.50 per year in Grayson and Fannin Counties and 2.00 per year for mailings elsewhere.
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The
Whitewright Sun
Grayson
Fannin
Veterans Questions on GI Loans and Inheritance Income
The article answers two questions about benefits. It explains the 60 percent 7500 maximum GI loan guarantee is a one time limit and a second loan would use older 50 percent up to 4000 guarantees. It also notes inheritances are reportable income for pension purposes unless directly paid to the beneficiary by the policy.
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U.S
Want Ads Roundup From Local County Paper
Classified notices list lost hub cap. several for rent and sale of houses in Whitewright and Pottsboro. wanted white housekeeper and colored man for work. various household items for sale. half price sale on Kem Tone paint. cards of thanks. requests to buy rags eggs cream hides. real estate and insurance offers. garden seed nursery stock. plumbing and hardware services. flowers and wiring supplies. auto parts and farm supplies. promotional notes and local business contacts. The notices reflect daily needs and commerce in the Pottsboro and Sherman area.
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Pottsboro
Texas
J. F. Roberts
Rt. 1
Lake Texoma
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Office
Ann LaRoe Faison
Yorktown
L. LaRoe & Company
Caro Maxey
Farley & Hill
Stephens & Bryant
Reserve Life Insurance Co
Tom Barbee
Babcock Auto Store
Langford Nursery
Tom Bean
Ford
Chevrolet
Whitewright
C.J. Meadow Truck & Tractor Co
Palace Theatre
VA lacks control over schools training GI Bill veterans
The VA is not empowered to control or supervise schools training veterans under the GI Bill. Law places supervision entirely with the States, not the federal VA.
The Back Thumper by Edgar A Guest
A humorous verse on the mischief of back thumping and social misfits. The speaker recoils from pranks while acknowledging some playful acts as harmless. The poem weighs tolerance for noisy jokes against bolder innuendo and social tact.
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Dad
Joker Grim
Edgar A
Zenith predicts billion-dollar future for Phonevision
Zenith Radio Corp estimates Phonevision could gross one billion dollars yearly if 10 million TV owning families sign on. In Chicago tests with 300 home box offices, families reportedly watched 1.8 movies weekly at one dollar each, nine in ten preferring Phonevision to theaters, though bills may affect figures.
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Chicago
Zenith Radio Corp
Phonevision
Zenith
E. F. McDonald
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Trainmen’s Union
T. W. Ayres & Son
Windom
Fannin County
Thomas H. Windom
Ayres
Peters Shoes
M. N. Fain
Sun Office
Jack Nossaman
M. B. B. Hasty
B. L. Janway
Chas. W. Caldwell
L. J. Penny
Cecil Bartley
Perfect Posture Shoe Store
South Travis St
Sherman, Texas
DODGE
Chrysler
Willys Jeep
W. Main
Montgomery Motor Co
Laler
Dodge-Plymouth—Service
Denison
Jack
Zenth
del Camida
Buffy Dog Food
Griffin
KRAFT
RATH
Kimbell’s
Kraft Caramels
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