Judging by the big vote and tax talk in Grayson County
The column argues that Wood Row Bean faces scrutiny over not filing income tax returns since 1952 and warns a run off could land him in jail if IRS action mirrors other cases. It notes regional candidates losing to Grayson County rivals and critiques a literacy bill, election-day lore, doctors resisting care plans, and historic federal scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Bean
Internal Revenue Service
Department of Agriculture
Billy Sol Estes
Harding
Fdr
Truman
Eisenhower
Billy Sol
Television Set Gifted to Local Schools by PTA
At the PTA meeting a television set was donated for use in educational programs. The group also pledged $300 for renovated restrooms at the football field. Officers were reelected, with Wallace Mynatt presiding. A 50 star flag was presented to Superintendent Sam Montgomery. Retiring teachers received watches, and a student achievement program followed. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Wallace Mynatt
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Clarence Bond
James C. Bryant
O. E. Woodson
O. V. Barker
Ben Johnson
John Biggerstaff
M. B. Hasty
Sam Montgomery
United States
Ray Roberts
Commission OKs Farm to Market Road Plan in 1962
The Highway Commission approved a 1962 farm to market road program to build 1 216 miles of farm and ranch roads at 23 500 000 dollars. It covers 266 separate roads in 179 counties with 244 000 dollars allotted for Grayson County.
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The
Highway Commission
Herbert C. Petry Jr
Commission
L. D. Cabaniss
Paris
Sun
Grayson County
C. C. Cagle
Sherman
Bells Breaks Ground On Masonic Lodge
BELLS O. L. Jones of Whitewright deputy grand master turned the first shovel of earth at the ground breaking rites Sunday for the new Masonic Lodge building here. W. E. Dugan worshipful master welcomed visitors and noted the lodge chartered in 1896 with a first building in 1906. He outlined plans after recent razing and named building committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Jones
Whitewright
Masonic Lodge
W. E. Dugan
Bells Lodge
Dugan
Wade Neves
Elbert Jernigan
C. C. Haliburton
J. J. Hogan
Grayson Nears Half Million Bond Mark
Grayson County savings bonds sales for the first three months of 1962 totaled 437 997 with March purchases at 237 689. Texas buyers overall contributed 41 512 602 in the first quarter and 17 031 657 in March, as Ewell Wainwright cites. He frames the drive as patriotic service to strengthen economic defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Ewell Wainwright
Sherman
County Savings Bonds Committee
Treasury Department
Wainwright
Dear Mister Editor Uncle Dan on Federal Economy Claims
A reader shares satirical notes on purported federal cost cuts in 1961 including mint workers shower benefits and gold dust recovery. He mocks Washington figures highlighting a $9.3 billion yearly interest on the national debt and contrasts it with past budgets, ending with a cheeky bid to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Mints
Wimmer
Cal Coolidge
Ed Doolittle
Federal
Congressman
Gary
Georgia
Clem Webster
Clem
Ashow
Zeke Grubb
Zeke
Kennedy Defends Language On Steel Price Crisis Remarks
President Kennedy said he used a harsh Anglo-Saxon term for steel executives during the price crisis but denied the remark applied to all businessmen. He noted the misquotation tied to a New York Times report and said the language was past. He cited no intent to attack the business community. Plant life around Antarctica is so dense that visibility in surrounding waters is reduced to one third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ray
Texas
D. M. Ray
Tom Noe
Kentucky
Ray
Washington
Kennedy
New York Times
Roger Blough
U. S. Steel
Antarctica
Central
Pacific
Paper Clothing Available Soon
Washington reports Americans may dress entirely in paper from gowns to uniforms as the American Forest Products Industries predicts. New products include stretchable and waterproof papers, disposable military uniforms, self adhering wallpaper with insecticide, paper towels with skin lotion, and paper fabrics washable and reusable.
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Washington
American Forest Products Industries
Association
Atomic
Texas Primary Official Results by County and Race
Texas official count from Saturdays primary shows Governor contest led by Connally and Daniel in split fields. statewide totals for lieutenant governor attorney general and other offices listed with party breakdowns and positions in 7th district pending canvass May 15. Republican totals mirror Democratic yields with race track betting and poll tax measures included.
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Texas
John Connally
Price Daniel
Marshall Formby
Edwin Walker
Will Wilson
Don Yarborough
Woodrow Bean
Manley Head
Warren Moore
Joe Pool
Charles Stevenson
Russell van Keuren
Phil Willis
Waggoner Carr
Tom James
Bob Looney
W. T. McDonald
Les Procter
Tom Beavley
Ben Ramsey
Keith Wheatley
Evetts Haley
John White
Otis Dunagan
W. A. Morrison
Supreme Court
Meade Griffin
Jesse Owens
Zollie Steakley
Willard Street
Des Barry
Giles Miller
Joe Phillips
TV Emmy Nominations Name Ben Casey Medics and More
The television academy announced its 14th annual nominations with Ben Casey edging Dr. Kildare for best dramatic program. Glenn and Mrs. Kennedy were excluded from balloting due to network cooperation, and May 22 marks the awards date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Television Academy
John H. Glenn Jr
John F. Kennedy
Glenn
Whitewright Voters See Light Turnout Despite New Boxes
Whitewright turnout dropped about 50 votes from April as Kentuckytown and Bethel box areas joined the precinct. Uncontested races led with E. R. Brodhead at 349 for district clerk and Paul Lee 347 for county clerk. In Grayson County, Hall led the five-county district for Senate with strong margins outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Kentuckytown
Bethel
E. R. Brodhead
Paul Lee
Daryl McAllister
Formby
Daniel
Walker
Connally
Wilson
Yarborough
Smith
Martin
Baker
Turman
Secrest ii
Grayson County
Les Tribble
J. N. Dickson
Tom McKee
Wayne Bruce
Davie Jarrell
Red Sturdy
Vernon Beckham
Sam Wolfe Jr
Don Heston
al Konioth
McClaren
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
Ralph Elliott
Charles Hughes
Elliott
Hughes
Hall
E. R. Broadhead Jr
Lester C. Newman
Caryl McAllister
Jack G. Kennedy
Automated heart monitor device from Chemetron
A battery powered device strapped to a patient’s arm uses beeps or blinking lights to alert doctors to changes in heart condition. The device, developed by Chemetron Corp, automates heart monitoring for rapid assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chemetron Corp
Outstanding television shows and programs of the era
A list highlighting Perry Como Show Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color Bell Telephone Hour Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in Japan NBC Opera The Thief and The Hangman CBS Reports Close-up David Brinkley’s Journal Howard K. Smith NBC White Paper ABC’s Wide World of Sports Edie Adams Here’s Edie Carol Burnett Gary Moore Show Judy Garland Yves Montand Biography of a Bookie Joint Judy Garland Show Victoria Regina Vincent Van Gogh A Self Portrait Walk In My Shoes Closeup.
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Perry Como
Bell Telephone Hour
Leonard Bernstein
New York Philharmonic
Japan
NBC Opera
CBS Reports
David Brinkley
Journal
Howard K. Smith
NBC White Paper
ABC
Wide World of Sports
Edie Adams
Edie
Carol Burnett
Gary Moore
Judy Garland
Yves Montand
Victoria Regina
Vincent van Gogh
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