Poll tax and redistricting headlines loom in Austin
Austin lawmakers face poll tax repeal questions and a federal redistricting suit as counties prepare for October receipts and November votes. Other items note pool halls gaining legal status August 23 and a Travis County junior college election amid Scurry Fisher rejection.
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Austin
U. S
Arizona
South Dakota
Texas
Board of Education
Travis County
Scurry-Fisher County
Penrose Metcalfe
San Angelo
Cuban Refugees Strain Miami Economy and Relief Efforts
In Miami more than 100000 Cuban exiles disrupt the local economy with about 20000 employed and 28000 on U S government checks averaging 73 dollars monthly. The U S spends over 60000000 annually on refugee relief while a relocation program is urged to move refugees to other states. Less than 2000 leave Florida each month as many stay near employed relatives. There is a gar lic salt vs garlic powder labeling note.
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Florida
Miami
U. S
USS
Weekend Visits Across Town and Nearby States
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Watson and daughter of Lewisville visited Mrs. E. C. Watson. The Caylor family attended a Woodville Oklahoma reunion. Garland guests visited the Rutledge home. Alexander family from Dallas stayed with the Hunter family. Vineyard of Plano spent time with Mrs. Smith. Williams family from Corpus Christi visited Hillsboro California relatives. Hickman and Grant visited Harp in San Antonio. Horton of Marshall and Anni and Dallas visitors stayed with the Ayres family.
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C. E. Watson
Lewisville
E. C. Watson
T. D. Caylor
Woodville
Okla
Bob Hyecock
Garland
Obie Rutledge
Frank Alexander
Dallas
Hugh Hunter
Mrs. James Vineyard of
Plano
C. K. Smith
R. E. Hickman
Bob Grant
Bonham
Mrs
D. Leon Harp
San Antonio
Nettie Smith Horton
Marshall, Ark
J. Annie and
Charlie Ayres
Refrigerator life spans extend beyond a decade in old guidance
The Agriculture Department states the average American refrigerator lasts 16 years. Other appliance lifespans follow a government guide: washing machines 11 years, dryers 14, electric sewing machines 24, automatic toasters 15, upright vacuums 18, tank vacuums 15, freezers 15, toasters 15, and TV sets 11.
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Department of Agriculture
Weekly church service times and activities listed
A local listing shows schedule details for Bethel Baptist First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches with Sunday school worship times and weekday meetings. Church of Christ and Assembly of God activities include Bible studies prayer meetings choir practice and youth circles with times.
Kentuckytown church services and meetings listed
Sunday school at 10:00 a m worship at 11:00 a m training union 7:00 p m worship 8:00 p m First Methodist Church worship 10:55 a m youth fellowship 6:00 p m fourth Sunday 5:30 p m Women’s Society meets first and third Monday 3:00 p m Weslayan Service Guild meets every other Monday 7:30 p m Special business meeting 9:45 a m Tuesday July 16 at Mrs Frisby’s home.
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Bethel Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Rex Ray
Lottie Moon
First Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guild
Kenneth Frisby
Questions and Answers on GI Insurance and Korea Benefits
A veteran guidance item explains that loan repayment is not required on GI insurance policies though early repayment saves interest. Remarriage does not affect GI insurance proceeds. The Korea GI Bill allows schooling benefits to be started until January 31, 1965 with a three year eligibility window from discharge, and recommends consulting a VA office for individual terms.
Sex education in high schools urged by Dr. Allen Guttmacher
Dr. Allen Guttmacher, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, argues sex education including contraceptive instruction should be mandatory in high schools. He says parental control has declined, making marriage and procreation instruction more relevant than other subjects and warns of unwanted teen births if youths are not informed.
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Allen Guttmacher
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Guttmacher
Kennedys appparently need a refresher course in American history
The Fort Worth Star Telegram notes the attorney general joked about needing tutoring after garbling Texas annexation and the Mexican war. It cites the President claims Boston is oldest US city, suggesting apologies to St. Augustine and Santa Fe, while criticizing Northeastern bias.
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Germany
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United States
St. Augustine
Fla
Santa Fe
N. M
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
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