McNamara reports 14 billion saved in defense cost cuts
Defense Secretary McNamara says the cost reduction program saved over 14 billion dollars in its first four years and exceeded annual goals. In fiscal 1966, 4.5 billion was saved, 400 million more than estimated, with projections of 6.1 billion in 1969. The program boosted military logistics efficiency while de risking Southeast Asia build-up.
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Washington
Defense Department
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Johnson
McNamara
Southeast Asia
United States
Air Ordance
Water use in paper and early Texas gas history
Engineers say producing a ton of paper consumes about 50,000 gallons of water on average. Gas was first commercially produced and consumed in Corsicana, Texas, in 1901.
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Texas
Corsicana
Social Security Notes Encourage 65 Start for Benefits
Gus Jones in Sherman says more local residents seek retirement benefits at age 65 while still working. Applying at 65 guarantees future protection under Medicare and secures eligibility for monthly retirement, hospital, and voluntary medical insurance even if payments begin later.
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Gus Jones
Sherman
Jones
Social Security District
Device to Detect Wrong Way Driving on Roads
RCA develops an electronic vehicle detector using two embedded wire loops in pavement. If a car crosses in the wrong direction on one way streets parkways or expressways the circuit triggers warning blinkers and signals to alert the driver while ignoring correct direction traffic.
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Radio Corp. of America
Wanted ads and notices from a small town column
This note lists wants and local notices including rental ads two small houses for rent contact Edwin Badgett 364-2644 special prices on air conditioners from Johnson Jewelry and Appliances used refrigerators and new Frigidaire units removal of crippled livestock by calling 467-2734 or 467-3105 a promotion for reading the column and a card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Jesse Bow acknowledging friends and assistance during illness in Whitewright lodge AF AM meeting details and signatories S H White W M R R Summers Secy
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Johnson Jewelry & Appliances
Jesse Bow
Thanking Friends After Loss of Brother and Nephew
Mr and Mrs O E Young express gratitude for food flowers and comforting words after the death of their brother and nephew. May God bless each of you.
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O. E. Young
Estate of Elbert Russell Alexander Probate Notice
In Grayson County Texas original Letters of Administration were granted June 6 1966. Creditors must present claims by law to Earl F Alexander 718 East McGee Sherman Texas or attorney Robert B Bush M and P Bank Building Sherman Texas. Earl F Alexander Administrator of the Estate of Elbert Russell Alexander.
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Elbert Russell Alexander
Grayson County
Texas
Earl F. Alexander
East McGee
Sherman
Robert B. Bush
M & P Bank
Tex
Whitewright Sun
Water Skiing Boom Sweeps America This Furor Grows
Water skiing gains popularity as U S population and recreation demand surge. By 1976 experts estimate 17 million skiers, up from eight million, with lakes crowded on long weekends and boats designed to tow skiers everywhere. Costs for boats and gear rise as the sport expands.
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America
U. S
Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission
Popular Science Magazine
The Spice Of Life and Quick Laughs Heard Today
A quirky roundup of brief jokes and vignettes from a newspaper page. A classified sale claims encyclopedias and almanacs never used while a teen son supposedly knows everything. A beggar asks for yesterday’s soup, and a Dallas salesman relates a humorous clinic car scene about a missing urine specimen in a whisky bottle.
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Dallas
Economist Explains Economic System With Toast
An economist spoke at length on the whys and wheres of the economic system. After the talk, the toastmaster quipped that if cargo exceeds income, upkeep becomes downfall.
Speeches, funerals, and a drying wit mix in a grim tale
A collection of humorous, blunt vignettes features a father asked about origins, two drunks at a funeral, a minister’s eulogy, and Pat revived after surgery. The piece uses dry humor to reflect on life, death, and disbelief through quick, pointed exchanges.
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Billy
Detroit
We Heard About A Town Notes Visit Or two People
Clyde Huskins of Clyde visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O E Young Mrs Coleman Donihoe of Daingerfield visits Mr and Mrs Cecil Hendrix Mr and Mrs A E McMurry and children of Lubbock weekend with Earl Dockery in Trenton and A R McMurry here Mrs Claud Reynolds of Bells visits Mr and Mrs Paul Cornelius Weekend in Austin and San Antonio J Young of Corpus Christi and Harry Riskin of Riviera visit Floyd Flowers Dr quizzed.
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Clyde Huskins
Clyde
Mrs
O. E. Young
Mrs. Coleman Donihoe of
Daingerfield
Cecil Hendrix
A. E. McMurry
Lubbock
Earl Dockery
Trenton
A. R. McMurry
Claud Reynolds
Bells
Paul Cornelius
James Young
Corpus Christi
Harry
Pat Riskin
Riviera
Floyd Flowers
Tougher to Earn a Living, Relearn Tomorrow
A reflective note on the hardship of making ends meet and the need to start anew each day, highlighting labor, perseverance, and the cycle of effort. The line suggests personal struggle and the persistence required to secure income tomorrow.
Brown’s Friendly Offer Tests a Trustworthy Bond
A brief exchange reveals Brown offered money, but the speaker refused. The dialogue frames a delicate line between charity and friendship, suggesting value in mutual solidarity over financial aid. The tone hints at moral restraint and loyalty within a close relationship.
Local Families Share Weekend Visits Around Denton Area
Mrs. Charlie Tree returns from Batesville Ark to settle there. several couples and relatives visit or travel to Dallas Plano Grapevine Greenville and Denver. Notable stops include J M Ashinhurst Mrs C K Smith Cynthia and others visiting relatives and hospital stays. A. A. Hudgins and family visit Denver while Doug Judd Borger visits Ralph Judd Tom Bean and others.
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Charlie Tree
George Monday
Batesville
Ark
Douglas G. Judd of
Borger
Mrs
Ralph Judd
Zelma Judd
Tom Bean
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Guy Hamilton
Hoover
Electrolux
Singer
General Electric
Kenmore
Eureka
Air Way
Lent
Furniture Mart
Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant
Roy Talley
O. W. White
Edwards Chevrolet Co
Joe Johnson
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Paul Stephens
John E. Smith
North Gowdy Street
Hannah’s
H. H. Taylor
J. A
Alexander, Inc
Grayson Co
State Bank
Whitewright Lodge
Af&am
S. H. White
W. M. R. R. Summers
Sec’y
N. Travis
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Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Gomer and
Kirk
North Travis
May
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Medical Arts Clinic
Truth Capsule
Patrick
Doc
Pat
Ethel
P. S
Aurora
Lackburn’'S Waffle Syrup
Sunkist
Lynn and
Patricia Hardcastle
Highway 69
J. P. Darwin
L. H. Darwin
Percy Darwin
Austin
W. L. Robbins
San Antonio
Daily Grind
Bill Pettit
J. H. Gosnell
Mrs. J. M. Ashinhurst
C. W. Compton
Greenville
E. J. Williams
Johnny Ray
Iowa Park
W. H. Stedham
Jim Christian
C. K. Smith
Cynthia
Mrs. James Vineyard
Plano
Charlie Ayres
J. C. Annip
Nettie Smith Horton
Baylor Hospital
J. M. Fulkerson
Jan Fulkerson
Houston
T. G. Doss
A. A. Hudgins
Anther A. Hudgins
Denver, Colo
Insy
Tom Sears
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