Here and There News Highlights and Opinions
A miscellany of observations on holidays delaying mail delivery, historical notes on Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion, stamps linked to John Glenn, comments on Glenn’s orbit, and reflections on press coverage of spaceflight. Additional items cover a planned rest home on Bond Street, a mistaken identity angle on Price Daniel, AMA lobbying against Kennedy health proposals, and tax talk in Texas.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Daniel
Texas
Neck of the Woods
Farmers Must File by April 15 for Social Security Credits
Farmers with 400 dollars or more in net earnings in 1961 must file a federal tax return by April 15 for social security credit. The reminder, from Gus Jones, Sherman Social Security Office District Manager, notes an optional method for computing net earnings over 600 dollars. It also notes a last chance to file for 1958 earnings not previously reported and directs to social security and IRS offices for more information.
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Gus Jones
Sherman Office
Social Security Administration
Social Security
Internal Revenue
Jones
Fourth Sunday Singing Convention at Indian Creek Church
The Fourth Sunday Singing Convention will be held at Indian Creek Baptist Church Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Robert Burgess serves as director and invites all participants to attend.
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Indian Creek Baptist Church
Robert Burgess
House Rejects Kennedy Plan for Urban Department
The House voted 264 to 150 to kill the proposed cabinet post for urban affairs. Democrats largely opposed the plan, with many Southern members breaking ranks, while 13 Republicans supported it. Texas lawmakers split, with only two in favor.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Kennedy
Department of Urban Affairs
Texas
House
Albert Thomas
Houston
Henry B. Gonzales
San Antonio
Deaths Savoy funeral for Mrs Robert W Gallaher
Funeral services are held at 1 p m today in Savoy for Mrs Robert W Gallaher who died in Houston Monday Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery Savoy She was a native of Savoy Survivors include two sons Robert and Thomas L Gallaher and a daughter Mrs Lavinia Rathall
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Savoy
Robert W. Gallaher
Houston
Sunnyside
Funeral Notices for J. E. McCarroll and Mrs. T. M. Collins
Funeral for J. E. Ed McCarroll age 70 retired farmer held at Trenton Methodist Church burial in Burns Cemetery. Survivors include wife Beatrice and ten grandchildren. Also funeral services for Mrs. T. M. Collins 94 of Tom Bean held at Waldo Chapel burial in Fores Lawn Cemetery Dallas. Collins survived by son John T. Collins and multiple daughters and grandchildren.
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J. E
McCarroll
Trenton Methodist Church
Burns Cemetery
Sherman Hospital
Holland, Ark
Beatrice Dodson
Lois McCorstin
Trenton
Church of Christ
J. C
Meredian
Joe Ed
Gainsville
Bobby Ray McCarroll
Denison
J. E. Ownby
Sherman
James Annip
Hoyt Wilson
Grand Prarie
Nellie Achason
Fannie McCarroll
Tom Bean
Waldo
T. M. Collins
Fores Lawn
Dallas
Collins
Rock Hill
S. C
Tom Whiteside
Texas
Grayson County
Methodist Church
John T. Collins
Sunnyvale
Calif
Ozzie Harrison
Waco
Ed Price
Whitewright
C. F. McCave
Magnolia
Mass
G. A. Bartlett
W. E. Curry
March 4-H Week Observed in Texas and Nation
College Station March 3 10 designated as 4 H Club Week in Texas and National 4-H Club Week nationwide. Governor Price Daniel highlights 4 H aims head heart hands health and practical agriculture and home economics education.
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College Station
Texas
Price Daniel
America
United States
Radio First Broadcast Returns for 1920 Harding Cox
The first U.S. presidential election returns broadcast on radio were for the Harding Cox campaign in 1920, marking a milestone in political radio coverage.
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U. S
Harding-Cox
Promotion Drives Whitewright Growth on the Reservation
An editorial argues for aggressive promotion and advertising to keep Whitewright thriving. It urges every resident and merchant to act as a salesman for Whitewright, warning that neglect leads to decline and the “Happy Hunting Ground.” The piece notes a Rosebud News winning editorial substituted with Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Reservation
The
Sun
the Sun
P&g
Proctor and Gamble
Rosebud News
Northeast Texas Press Association
Rosebud
Fishermen Warned To Buy License In Texas
AUSTIN spring weather prompts fishing, with Texas Game and Fish Commission official J B Phillips urging licenses for most anglers. Licensed use applies to residents and non residents in fresh and salt water, except local county pole and line fishing or ages 17 and under or 65 and over. Texas license costs 2 15 dollars, matching resident and non resident prices unlike other states.
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Austin
J. B. Phillips
Game and Fish Commission
Texas
Parson's Hot Dog Sale Sparks Church vs Y M C A Debate
Uncle Dan recalls Zeke Grubb's preacher visiting the country store to promote a church kitchen versus church social life. The sermon clashes with hot dogs and ping pong plans, a hospital visit delay, and a tax form signing dilemma over a member’s church giving.
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Zeke Grubb
O L Pig Jones Named Grayson County Clerk
O L Pig Jones of Whitewright was appointed Grayson County Clerk by the Commissioners Court after J C Buchanan resigned due to ill health. Jones has served as chief deputy for years and will serve the remainder of Buchanan’s term ending December 31.
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O. L
Pig) Jones
Whitewright
Grayson County
Commissioners Court
J. C. Buchanan
Buchanan
Jones
Paul Lee
Lee
Elizabeth May
Planters National Bank
Taxpayers Get Extra Day for Filing
Washington announces a 24 hour extension for federal tax returns because April 15 falls on a Sunday. Commissioner Mortimer M Chaplin said the deadline is midnight April 16. returns must be received by IRS, though postmarks by midnight on the final day count as timely.
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Washington
Mortimer M. Chaplin
Internal Revenue
IRS
Recession Powers Bid Faces Fight in Congress
President Kennedy seeks standby authority for a $2 billion public works program to counter a threatened recession. Republicans denounce it as an executive power grab and warn of political manipulation, while Administration Democrats defend the request. Some party conservatives may join Republicans in opposition.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Candidates Enter May Democratic Primary Dist 48 Officials
The Sun announces candidates in the May 5 Democratic primary for State Representative Dist 48 Ralph Elliott Charles E Hughes. Grayson County lists Sam Wolfe Jr for District Clerk J N Jim Dickson seeking reelection for Commissioner Pet No 2 reelection. April 3 1962.
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the Sun
Col Glenn Orbits Earth Three Times and Returns Safely
Cape Canaveral reports Col John Glenn, Jr., 40, completes three orbits aboard a Project Mercury capsule at speeds near 17,545 mph. He lands in the South Atlantic after about 89 minute cycles, with medical data showing no space sickness and the crew indicating a successful demonstration for future manned missions.
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Col
John Glenn
U. S
Space
Russia
Cape Canaveral
Fla
U. S. Space Program
John Herschel Glenn, Jr
Globe
South Atlantic
Glenn
Navy
Earth
Outer Space
Moon
The FFA Creed Emphasizes Faith in Farm Future and Leadership
The creed expresses belief in a better future through deeds and cooperative farming. It highlights living on a good farm, self leadership, and serving public interest in marketing. It calls for fair practices, self reliance, balanced wealth, and pride in rural America guiding national life. Adopted at the 3rd National Convention of FFA.
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America
FFA
Longest Tug-of-War Contest in India 1889
The longest tug of war on record stretched two hours and forty one minutes in India in 1889. It featured two companies of British infantry challenging each other in a historic match.
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India
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