Weekend Visits Across Cities Highlight Local Socials
Dallas and Fort Worth residents spent weekends with relatives in Sherman Sherman and Plano. Army basic training echoes as Harrold Ballard of Whitewright enlists at Fort Polk. Lions Club to install officers Saturday, while imports rise 14 percent in early year ahead of exports at 7 percent. Representative Curtis of Missouri makes disclosures.
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Harrold Ray Ballard
Arthur Ballard
Whitewright
Fort Polk
Whitewright High School
Thomas B. Curtis
Missouri
To be seen stand up to be heard speak up
A compact aphorism urging action to claim visibility and voice. It contrasts being noticed with speaking up to be heard, and being quiet to avoid acknowledgement, highlighting a social dynamic about expression and appreciation.
Sue Badgett to Wed Alfred Loftice on July 22
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Badgett announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Sue Badgett to Alfred Loftice, son of Mr. and Mrs Willie Loftice of Van Alstyne Route 1. The ceremony will be July 22 at the bride’s home with Rev. Dale Gore officiating.
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Edwin Badgett
Miss Sue Badgett
Alfred Loftice
Willie Loftice
van Alstyne
Dale Gore
First Baptist Church
Miss Badgett
Whitewright
Leftice
Grayson County College
Chrysler Boat Company
Plano
It Happened In July Highlights Across History
A compact July chronology lists notable dates from 1847 post stamps in New York to 1916 Black Tom explosion. Entries cover Benjamin Franklin and George Washington stamps, Declaration of Independence signers, Liberty Bell crack, first atom bomb test, Harvard honorary degree, Bland’s silver coinage bill, Austria's WWI outbreak, and the Black Tom munitions blast with $40 million loss.
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U.S
Post Office Department
New York City
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Hancock
Massachusetts
Continental Congress
Charles Thomson
Philadelphia
Marshall
Alamogordo Air Base
Jersey City
New Jersey
Wedding plans announced for Pattye Badgett and David Smith
Mrs. E. Morton Badgett of Whitewright announces the engagement of her daughter Pattye Badgett to David L. Smith son of Mrs. Eva Smith of Sherman Route 4. The wedding is planned for August 6 at the home of Mrs. W. L. Hatfield in Whitewright.
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E. Morton Badgett
Whitewright
Pattye Badgett
David L. Smith
Eva Smith
Sherman Route 4
W. L. Hatfield
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets in Home
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday afternoon with Mrs. H. H. Taylor as hostess. Leader was Mrs. J. T. Holloway and program included Mrs. T. E. Sears Miss Julie Johnson and Rev. C. C. Dooley. Guests were Mrs. Morris Hughes Mrs. David Johnson Mrs. Guy Hamilton and Miss Julie Johnson. Refreshments for 18 members and guests were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Martha Jo Emerson's home with Miss Mardell Pumphrey leading.
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The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
H. H. Taylor
J. T. Holloway
T. E. Sears
Julie Johnson
C. C. Dooley
Morris Hughes
David Johnson
Guy Hamilton
Martha Jo Emerson
Mardell Pumphrey
Canal traffic shifts as Suez gains and Panama plans new canal
The Panama Canal reports a 29 percent revenue drop in 1965 from 1964 while the Suez Canal sees a 130 percent increase. Egypt advances plans to deepen and widen the Suez to allow bigger ships, and instead of expanding Panama a new canal is proposed due to cost.
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Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Egypt
Africa
U S Offensive Summary in Vietnam and Navajo Population
From March 15 to May 15 this year American troops conducted 4077 offensive missions against Viet Cong forces while VC attacks totaled 798. Only 40 percent of troops engaged in operations. 60 percent remained on security, construction and routine duties. About 96,000 Navajo Indians live on reservations in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
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Viet Nam
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Spray-On Bikinis and Space Suits Foreseen by Designers
New York fashion forecasters predict science fiction styles becoming reality in the 21st century. Concepts include spray-on bikinis and color changing fabrics, medicine dispensing garments, climate controlled outfits, and homes that reconfigure interiors at a switch.
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New York
Fiy
5 Cent Stamp Tips Scales On President
Postage for Luci Johnson’s August 6 wedding invitations caused extra cost as the outer envelope’s weight crossed one ounce after adding a 5 cent stamp. The 400 invitations required two 5 cent stamps each to meet postal rates, affecting President and Mrs. Johnson.
Futuristic prom outfits and space propulsion gear teased
A quirky catalog item sketch describes a disposable beach prom outfit with a built in cape for self propulsion in space and skinny trousers to guard against exhaust. It also mentions a hydrophobic map that can reject dirty water on signal, allowing domestic oversight from home.
Senators' Views on Viet Nam War Are Welcomed
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged a full airing of senators views on the Viet Nam war while reviewing the administrations foreign aid bill valued at 3.4 billion dollars The panel warned the aid program carries risks and notes the war influences U S involvement in Viet Nam and the India Pakistan conflict The legislation is set for Senate floor after the Fourth of July recess as lawmakers gauge voter sentiment
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Viet Nam
U. S
Senate
First U S Railroads Used Horses on Rails
Early American railways operated with wooden or iron rails pulled by horses, reaching speeds of about five to six miles per hour, highlighting the infancy of railroad transport before steam power.
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U.S
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Wewoka
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Lions Club
Linda Theatre
Whitewright, Texas
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Deborah Walley
Aron Kincaid
Harvey Lembeck
S. H. Montgomery Agency
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Harvard College
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