Housing Bill Vetoed as Inflationary by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower vetoed the Democratic led housing bill calling it inflationary and costly, sending a 1000 word message to Congress. He criticized a 1.375 billion price tag and a potential 2.2 billion yearly spend, urging approval of his sound housing program. Senate leader Johnson called the veto ill advised while hinting at possible overrides.
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Five Texas Districts Not Meeting Population Averages
Congressional Quarterly finds five Texas districts underpopulated under a 20 percent rule in a survey. It notes districts 1, 4, 6, 17 and 21 would require redrawing under Emanuel Celler's measure, part of a broader push to curb malapportionment and partisan gerrymandering.
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Joe Kilgore
McAllen
Paul Kilday
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South’s Rights Vote Split Democrats and Republicans
The Dallas News notes a shift as the States’ rights bill passed the House 225 to 19. Democrats favored states rights 111 to 162 against, Republicans 114 to 30 for and against, showing 70 percent of Republicans backing the South and nearly 60 percent of Democrats opposing.
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Farmer Image Misunderstood Says National Council Official
Foreman of the National Cotton Council told Dallas Agricultural Club that farmers face four public relations problems causing a negative image. He cited politicians, organized labor, city press, and farmers themselves, urging nationwide effort to correct misconceptions. He contrasted bread costs with farm inputs and noted farm food spending. The piece also recalls the 1884 cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty.
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Citation for divorce citation issued in Grayson County
The state issues a citation to Herman Bacon requiring a written answer by Monday August 24, 1959 in the 15th District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Daisy Pearl Bacon seeks divorce on cruelty grounds. The case file is No. 66144 published July 9 16 23 30 1959 in The Whitewright Sun.
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Whitewright Sun
Mailman’s Best Bet For Finding Family
Washington reports the Post Office Department will distribute free emergency contact cards to all post offices. The cards notify others of address changes after evac evacuation or attack and include a statement that the writer is safe. They are for civil defense emergencies and must be mailed immediately to concerned persons.
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Woman Survives 243 Heart Attacks in Lexington
In Lexington Massachusetts Mrs Louis C Lerner survived 243 heart attacks. Doctors say her condition was corrected by surgery six years ago after a history of repeated heart seizures spanning two decades.
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Louis C. Lerner
Subscription Rates and Newsroom Policy at The Sun
Grayson and Fannin Counties rate two dollars, outside counties two fifty, foreign five dollars. The Sun offers open columns for news from individuals and organizations. The editor may reject old or promotional items and decides what is considered news.
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