Rain boosts crops. Fourth of July shindig planned
A weekend rain dropped seven tenths of an inch over the countryside aiding crops and pastures while minor damage at a Malt Shop closed briefly for repairs. The Fourth of July Shindig at American Legion Park races funds for park improvements, with tickets on sale through the Chamber of Commerce American Legion and Volunteer Fire Department. Meetings: The Chamber kicks off its first Thursday monthly gathering July 7 at 7 30 p m at the Community Public Service Company office on Highway 69 north.
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Bob Dunlap
Chamber of Commerce
Community Public Service Company Division
Highway 69 North
Savoy Gets Doctor To Run Memorial Clinic
Dr. John O. Shaw, 33, hired from Hazard Kentucky based Miners Memorial Hospital Assn arrives to launch Savoy Memorial Clinic operation. Clinic aims to open by July 4 with dedication set for July 24 headlined by Sam Rayburn. Clinic valued at $22 000 including donated labor and materials.
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SAVOY
Memorial
John O. Shaw
Miners Memorial Hospital Assn
Hazard
Shaw
Nebraska
University of Virginia
University of Nebraska
Sam Rayburn
Claude Strickland
Fund Campaign
Strickland
Savoy Memorial Clinic Assn
Temper! Temper New York Bride Tosses Ring From Taxi
John Curtin, 25, argued with fiancée Beatrice McCarthy 21 as she removed the engagement ring valued at 355 dollars and tossed it from a taxi window. Curtin still hunted for the ring today as a horse described as wall-eyed is defined by its glass blue or china eyes and irregular blue.
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New York
John Curtin
Beatrice McCarthy
Lloyd Alexander Heads Whitewright Rotary Club
Lloyd Alexander elected president of the Whitewright Rotary Club will assume duties at Friday’s meeting. He succeeds Dick Walker. New officers include Lakey Edwards vice president Ed LaRoe treasurer and Russell Summers secretary. Joe Bodine and Carl Edwards join the board of directors along with officers and the retiring president.
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Lloyd Alexander
Whitewright Rotary Club
Dick Walker
Lakey Edwards
Ed LaRoe
Russell Summers
Joe Bodine
Carl Edwards
Mrs Jake C. Keeling Funeral Held in Tulsa
Mrs Jake C. Keeling died in her sleep at her Tulsa home on June 21. Born May 21, 1914 in Blue Ridge she was the daughter of Maude Belew and the late M. Belew and grew up in Whitewright. Surviving are her husband two daughters her mother three brothers and one granddaughter.
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Roy Belew
Buster
Jake C. Keeling
Tulsa
Keeling
Dorothy Belew
Blue Ridge
Maude Belew
M. Belew
Whitewright
Jake Keeling
Lubbock County
Lonnie Davis
Amarillo
Jim Upton
Clovis
N. M
Horace Belew
Meadow
Kermit Belew
Abilene
Funeral of James Adkins Sr. Held in Walters Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Ned Ayres attended the funeral for James Adkins Sr 75 held in Walters Oklahoma on Tuesday He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Philip Adkins of Bells and was well known locally Survivors include his wife two sons James Jr of Duncan and Dan Clayton of Walters a sister Mrs George Dugan of Bells three brothers Dee of Bells and Walter and Will of Walters and seven grandchildren
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Ned Ayres
James Adkins Sr
Walters
Okla
Adkins
Philip Adkins
Bells
James Jr
Duncan
Dan Clayton
George Dugan
Dee
Walter
Will
Baptist Revival At Kentuckytown Opens July 3
Rev. Houston Garner announces a revival at the Kentucky town Baptist Church starting Sunday July 3 and running through July 10. Evangelist Rev. Billy Smith of Mesquite Texas will lead nightly services at 8 00 p m each day.
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Houston Garner
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Billy Smith
Mimosa Lane Baptist Church
Mesquite
Texas
Capitol Flag Raisers Ready for Busy Fourth of July
Capitol flag crews prepare to hoist and lower thousands of 50 star flags over Independence Day. On July 4 the 50 star flag becomes official and congressmen rush to obtain flags for constituents. Architect J George Stewart assigns two crews of 30 and orders 15 temporary flag poles on the Capitol roof.
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Washington
Capitol
J. George Stewart
Kennedy Leads Unofficial Dem Count With 524 Votes
Washington reports unofficial Democratic nomination standings based on primaries, conventions, and AP polls. Kennedy holds 524, Johnson 20414, Symington 73, Humphrey 534.2, Stevenson 3342, favorites and others 205, Uncommitted 404. Mississippi will supply a 23 vote delegation Thursday.
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Washington
Mississippi
Associated Press
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Favorite Sons
Uncle Dan Predicts Dual Vice Presidents In 3rd Party Satire
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean writes to the editor predicting chaotic party conventions in Los Angeles and Washington. He jokes that Democrats and Republicans will chase the top spot, possibly with two vice presidential candidates, and records satirical voter talk from a country store gathering.
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Los Angeles
White House
Texas DPS warns 27 road deaths predicted for July fourth weekend
The Texas Department of Public Safety forecasts 27 motorcides during a three day Fourth of July period from July 2 to July 4. Col. Homer Garrison Jr. notes 4,000 car damages and 1,500 bodily injuries with some life changing, urging motorists to plan safety and designate a driver.
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Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Dps
DPS
Col
Homer Garrison Jr
Garrison
New Pension Law for Veterans Takes Effect July First
Veterans and dependents affected by a new pension law that becomes effective July 1 1960 may choose to stay under the old system or switch to the new. Edward P Onstot of the Dallas VA regional office says once the new law is elected it cannot be reversed. An election card was mailed to all pensioners and if no card is returned payments will continue under the old law.
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Edward P. Onstot
Veterans Administration
Dallas
Onstor
Onstot
Kennedy seen as front runner on first or second ballot
Washington dispatch reports a West Coast advocate predicts Sen. John F. Kennedy will win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at the Los Angeles convention. Rep. Edith Green of Oregon supports Kennedy, while Averell Harriman forecasts a second ballot victory.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Mass
Los Angeles
Edith Green
Ore
Kennedy
New York
Averell Harriman
Senate Approves Debt Increase to Raise Federal Limits
Congress sent President Eisenhower a bill to temporarily raise the federal debt limit by 8 billion dollars above the permanent ceiling and extend 4 billion dollars of federal taxes. The Senate approved the measure 61 to 32 and kept current rates on corporate and excise taxes. Man-made satellites measure clues to Earth's weather far out into space.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
Senate
Earth
Space
Whitewright Leads League as Rainout Rescheduled Game Set
Whitewright remains atop the league with eight wins and one loss after Tuesday night wins over Ector 14 to 4, with Larry Ryon and Joe Hennig on the mound. Ector’s Large and Winkle allowed four strikeouts apiece as Whitewright’s hitters, led by Curtis Tillett and Eddie Range, collected multiple hits. Bells and Trenton tied 4-4 while Randolph and Savoy had no report. upcoming schedule includes Randolph vs Trenton at Whitewright and Ector at Bells.
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Whitewright
Trenton
Bells
Randolph
Savoy
Ector
Larry Ryon
Joe Hennig
Scooter McCurdy
William Large
Butch Winkle
Richard Hill
Ryon
Hennig
Large
Curtis Tillett
Eddie Range
Gary Ryan
Sun Honor Roll Subscriptions Acknowledged Names List
Subscriptions acknowledged for Sun Honor Roll include numerous individuals and companies such as Mrs A R McMurry Ralph Brown Howard Hedgpeth Mrs Joe Cana fax C P S Co Division Office Bob Andrew Buel Range John Dale Reeves William Don Key Mrs Mary McGaughey CC Cox Mrs T J Giles Clarence Tillett Mrs Cecil Hill Lt Col A D Jameson W W House and many others across civic and military circles. The list features a mix of civilians, veterans, and officials reflecting a broad community contribution.
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A. R. McMurry
Ralph Brown
Howard Hedgpeth
Joe Canafax
Bob Andrew
Temptation Fells Youth in Wallet Lure Case
Rodney Berry an 18 year old hotel employee testified in London court that he could not resist when he saw a wallet protruding from the coat of Donald Pyatt a police constable on special detail who used the wallet as a lure.
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London
Rodney Berry
Donald Pyatt
Pyatt
500 Expected To Attend July 4th Park Activities
A community event on July 4 sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce American Legion and Volunteer Fire Department expects 500 guests for an army style lunch and park activities at the American Legion Home. Proceeds fund park improvements costing about 800 with city and county labor. donations sought from those unable to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
American Legion
Volunteer Fire Department
Geers
First Disability Benefits to Farmers Expected Soon
Disabled farmers in Grayson County will begin receiving disability benefits under Social Security for the first time. To qualify, workers must have 20 quarters earned in the last 40, be unable to work due to disability, and have a six month waiting period. Checks for April were mailed in May to those meeting all requirements.
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Grayson County
Nixon says Kennedy best foe on ballot in 1960 race
Vice President Nixon argues that Kennedy is the easiest Democratic opponent. Some Democrats say he emphasizes Kennedy to face him, while some Republicans privately think Johnson would be a tougher challenger despite limited poll data. A stray absurd line notes cowboys describe a fall as chasing a cloud.
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Ed Doolittle
Uncle Dan
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Nixon
Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Channel 5
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Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Paar
Mrs
Kentuckytown
Dem
Pats Kennedy
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Missouri
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Tom Bean
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