Change of address fees and voter tax views raise debate
A Bonham policy would charge a month of subscription for each unnotified address change, with the paper noting the cost of correcting labels. The piece criticizes a $1 poll tax in Bonham for ages 21 to 60 and calls for registration instead of blanket taxation. It also critiques a Denison Chamber push to lobby Congress for Lake Texoma funds and reports Social Security moving into deficit with payroll tax increases likely in 1960.
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THE
Italy News-Herald
Heart specialist notes patient uses cardiograph as weight loss reminder
A Des Moines cardiologist describes a patient who asked for a sample length of his heart tracing to frame as a weight loss reminder. The zigzag record would serve as a personal motivation tool for healthier habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
New Aid Program Outlined For Permanently Disabled
The State Department of Public Welfare outlines a new Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled program. Eligible individuals must be fully dependent with losses due to disability and require oversight. The program, limited to 1.5 million dollars yearly, uses relatives' resources to determine eligibility and will start payments after a physician review and Sept 1 1957 funding. Applications are being taken now at Sherman and Denison offices with local offices handling Denison area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Welfare
New State Federal
J. E. Osborn
S. Rusk Street
Sherman
W. Main Street
Denison
Denison, Bells and
Benson urges lower corn supports and no planting allotments
Secretary Benson asked Congress to cut corn price supports and drop planting allotments. Starting in 1959 corn would leave the set of basic crops alongside wheat cotton rice peanuts and tobacco to reduce government costs and expand farmer freedom while boosting feed and livestock production balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benson
Congress
Two Texas Senators Break Ground on Civil Rights Vote
Washington Texas senators made history by voting to take up the Eisenhower civil rights bill. Senators Johnson and Yarborough became the first Texas Democratic senators to support such a move, while Republican colleagues Hamilton and Flanagan had backed force bills during the restoration era. The move marks a shift from earlier Democratic filibusters and maneuvering against civil rights legislation. Eschatology is defined as the study of last things death and the end of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Johnson
Yarborough
Morgan C. Hamilton
James W. Flanagan
Samuel B. Maxey
Richard Coke
John H. Reagan
Roger Q. Mills
Charles A. Culberson
Joseph W. Bailey
Morris Sheppard
Tom Connally
South
Senate
Whitewright Gas Service Milestone Marks 30 Years
Lone Star Gas Company and the City of Whitewright celebrate the 30th anniversary of natural gas service on July 18 1927 the date gas first reached Whitewright. The installation began May 23 1927 with mains completed June 23 and service turned on July 18 under foreman J S Lewis.
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J. S. Lewis
Lone Star
Texas
Oklahoma
Whitewright
W. L. Bunch
Lone Star Service
Bells
Ector
Savoy
Mr. Bunch
W. P. Simpson
Bonham
Texas Said Too Easy in DWI Cases
Gov. Price Daniel was told Texas courts are too easy on drunken drivers involved in accidents. Don Hill of the National Safety Council said in Dallas that Texas convicts are far fewer than in comparable states, urging stronger action. He praised the governor for clemency refusals and cited safety measures like the Texas Safety Council and increased Highway Patrol funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Price Daniel
Don Hill
Dallas
National Safety Council
Hill
Texas Safety Council
Highway Patrol
Babe Zaharias Estate Valued at 52677.40
In Tampa Florida the estate of famed athlete Babe Zaharias, who died of cancer, was reported to be worth 52677.40 dollars. The notice confirms the value as of yesterday.
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Tampa
Fla
Babe Zaharias
Deaths and Funeral Rites in Sherman and Whitewright
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Willie L. Smith 75 in Earnheart chapel with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. She died after a heart attack in a Sherman hospital. Survived by husband two sons a daughter two brothers a sister and two grandchildren. Also funeral set for J H Dixon 62 in Barnheart Chapel Pilot Grove Cemetery. Dixon born Oct 1 1894 in Pilot Grove and lived in Dallas 14 years. Survived by wife three daughters a son brother two half brothers three sisters and seven grandchildren.
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Willie L. Smith
Earnheart Chapel
C. C. Dooley
Fred Waldrop
Oak Hill Cemetery
T. P. Tallent
T. B. Autrey
Guy Davis
Roy Ayres
Rudolph Phillips
J. M. Jarvis
Wilson County
Tenn
Garland
J. T. Omohundro
Sacramento
Calif
R. R. Omohundro
Wellington
Kansas
J. D. Hurley
Barnheart Chapel
J. H. Dixon
Pilot Grove
Dallas
Ed Tate
Doyle Garland
J. B. Dixon
J. A. Worsham
J. S. Freeman
David Chumbley
Dixon
James Dixon
A. L. Brown
D. B. Taylor
Sherman
M. C. Cook
Lockney
Bruce Dixon
Whitewright
J. E. Worsham
O. F. Worsham
Mrs Mabel Mantiply Dies in California At 75
Mrs Mabel Hamilton Mantiply, 75, died last Friday in Los Angeles and was buried there Saturday. She was born near Kenutkytown, raised in the community, attended Grayson College, and lived in Whitewright before moving to California 34 years ago. Surviving are her husband, a daughter Mrs Virginia Belcher Mc Peters of California, a nephew Guy Hamilton Jr of Detroit, and a niece Miss Dorothy Hamilton of Dallas.
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Mabel Hamilton Mantiply
Los Angeles
Calif
Guy Hamilton
Mantiply
Kentuckytown
T. A. Hamilton
Grayson College
Whitewright
California
Virginia Belcher McPeters
Guy Hamilton Jr
Detroit
Mich
Dorothy Hamilton
Dallas
Funeral for Lon W. McKinney Held at Western Beauty CME
Funeral services for Lon W. McKinney 73 of Denison and Whitewright native will be held Sunday at Western Beauty CME Church. Rev J L Cannon will officiate burial in Whitewright Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Mrs Frances Carr Mrs Ada Marshall Mrs Marcell Smith. sons L W McKinney Oscar T McKinney. two sisters five brothers and 10 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Beauty Cme
Lon W. McKinney
Frances Carr
Denison
Whitewright
J. L. Cannon
Whitewright Cemetery
Carr
Ada Marshall
Marcell Smith
Bells
L. W. McKinney
Oscar T. McKinney
Sherman
Tax on Property Set at 42 Cents By Board
The State Automatic Tax Board set a statewide property tax rate of 42 cents per $100 valuation, unchanged from last year. The rate funds 35 cents for public schools, 5 cents for college building, and 2 cents for Confederate pensions under state law.
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Austin
State Automatic Tax Board
McDowell Gains Final in Fort Worth Public Speaking
Whitewright High School student Bill McDowell earned a finals berth in the state Future Farmers of America public speaking contest at the Fort Worth convention. He faces three rivals for the state title and a four year college scholarship. J E Morgan, VA teacher, coordinating in Fort Worth with Bill and two fellow FFA boys, Jimmy Bassett and Barry Anderson, says finals will be at 9 30 Friday in Will Rogers Coliseum.
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Bill McDowell
Whitewright
Future Farmers of America
Fort Worth
J. E. Morgan
Bill
FFA
Jimmy Bassett
Barry Anderson
Will Rogers
Highway Redesignation Recode In Texas
In Austin a State Highway Commission meeting changed the designation of FM 2321 from Tom Bean to Sherman. The 9.8 mile project will run from Tom Bean northwest to FM 697 near Sherman along the old Cotton Belt roadbed, previously planned to connect with U S 75 south of Sherman.
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State Highway Commission
Austin
Tom Bean
Sherman
State GOP Unit Calls for Action By Legislature
The Texas Republican legislative committee urged Gov. Daniel to add loan shark regulation and election code reform to a fall special session. They blasted the 55th Legislature as a failed session and cited failures in lobby strong-arm control, election reform, anti usury laws, judicial redistricting, access to information, and insurance reorganization. Republican State Chairman Thad Hutcher son of Houston released the report.
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Austin
Texas Republican Legislative Committee
Daniel
GOP Monitor Committee
Repubican
Thad Hutcherson
Houston
Republican Party
Fat Content Across Common Foods
The article explains how fat varies widely in foods and advises on fat intake. It compares fat amounts in bacon versus Canadian bacon, whole milk versus skim milk, cocoa versus buttermilk, avocado versus banana, ice cream versus sherbet, and other pairs. It notes butter adds fat while honey has none and highlights fat contrasts in fries, potatoes, chips, popcorn, and desserts.
Hypnosis Said to Reduce Stroke Related Paralysis
A Des Moines psychiatrist told Dallas reporters that hypnosis diminished paralysis in stroke victims. Dr Harold E Higley chairman of psychiatry at Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy claimed many elderly patients showed improved mobility through this new hypnosis approach.
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Dallas
Des Moines
Harold E. Higley
Department of
Clever Shoe Store Quip Spurs Banter on Prices
A brief exchange in a shoe shop features a customer asking about eight dollar shoes and a sharp salesman replying with a joke about charges by the foot. The vignette captures shop floor humor and pricing banter.
Barker to Lead Whitewright Elementary as Principal
O V Barker of Tulsa former vocational agriculture teacher at Whitewright High School has been elected principal of Whitewright Elementary. He will also drive one of the buses. Allocation includes new cook and custodian posts as E E Benson retires. Board sets Sept 3 opening and Aug 10 tax election for bond and equalization. New equalization board members are Carl Edwards Dick Walker and Sears Anderson.
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O. V. Barker
Tulsa
Whitewright
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Barker
Texas Panhandle
John Hughes
E. E. Benson
Cecil Watson
Montgomery
Board of Education
Whitewright Independent
Desert
Carl Edwards
Dick Walker
Sears Anderson
Farm and Ranch Taxes In Texas Rise for 10th Year
College Station report shows Texas farm and ranch taxes have increased for ten straight years while agricultural prices fell for four consecutive years. Researchers L. P. Gabbard and Tommy W. Smith note the average tax per acre on farm real estate reached 31.8 cents last year, up 0.8 cent from 1955, the highest on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
L. P. Gabbard
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Tommy W. Smith
Agricultural Research Service
USDA
Title I Premium Charges Cut To Spur Improvement Loans
Federal Housing Commissioner Mason announced a 15 cent reduction in Title I premium charges for home modernization and repair loans in Washington. The new rate is 55 cents per $100 of loan value, down from 65 cents, aimed at encouraging more lending institutions to participate in FHA programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Washington
Ike Approves Major Cut in Armed Forces
President Eisenhower approved a 100000 man reduction in the Armed Forces to be completed in six months. Secretary Charles E. Wilson ordered the cuts after White House approval. The Army loses 50000, Navy 15000, Marine Corps 10000, and Air Force 25000 as the total trim.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
White House
Wilson
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Volunteer firemen not all rated tops
Robert Burns of Maryland's fire extension service lists non conformists among volunteers. He highlights types such as the kink chaser who straightens hose, bright light who stays only during the blaze, and the knife and fork fireman who rides the banquet circuit. Women do the strangest things.
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Baltimore
Robert Burns
University of Maryland
Fire Extension Service
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