Air Force Yielded Space Lead Lost
The McClellan Committee heard sworn testimony that unions at Cape Canaveral forced the Air Force to bow to demands in the Mercury program. Commanders and Bendix contract work were affected as cables and tests were retested or rebuilt, delaying the space effort and allowing the Russians to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cape
Bendix Radio Division
Towson, Md
Towson
Canaveral
E. W. Kiffmeyer
Patrick Air Force Base
McClellan
Kennedy Proclaims Mother's Day and flag display
President Kennedy proclaims next Sunday as Mother's Day and urges display of the national flag at public buildings and private homes. He calls on citizens to show reverent esteem for mothers, praising the American mother as the heart of the home and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Memorial Day forecast and assorted quirky quotes
The Almanac predicts clear and warm Memorial Day. This整理 miscellany notes Lena Berry breaking a leg in Globe Arizona and various pithy quotes from figures in Phoenix Montana New York and beyond. It mentions Washington Irving Tarrytown New York lore and a humorous sign in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Globe, Ariz
Lena Berry
H. L. Mencken
Ed Campbell
Phoenix
Ariz
Montana Power Company
Policy warnings push bankers to political action
Ed Gossett urged Texas bankers at the 77th annual convention to back practical politics. He warned the New Frontier risks national socialism and urged backing local candidates with financial support, arguing character and courage defend freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas Bankers Association
Ed Gossett
Texas
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Congress
Gossett
Grayson County Residents Receive Social Security Benefits
By the end of 1960 more than 6 409 Grayson County residents were on old age survivor and disability benefits. December 1960 payments totaled 338 364 dollars per Nat Houston Sherman district office. Nationally 15 million people received about a billion dollars monthly. laws in 1960 broadened eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Nat Houston
Sherman Social Security District
Social Security Rules For Older Workers And Self-Employed
Q and A explain the effect of the retirement test on benefits for seniors 65 and over. A key point: starting at age 72 no checks are withheld, but earnings before June can reduce payments. Self-employed individuals face different limits, with monthly withholdings tied to yearly earnings. full benefits may be possible even with low monthly income if profits are seasonal or the business is closed.
Newspaper Policy Statement On News and Submissions
The Sun explains it accepts news items from individuals and organizations but reserves the right to decide what is news and what is not. It may reject items deemed too old or promotional material offered to promote an organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Spelling Bee Judges Caught Napping in Memphis
In Memphis the Mid South spelling bee faced embarrassment when judges dozed as contestants spoke. Twelve year old Kenneth Cargile claimed he misspelled annuity as ennuinty, while Glenda Faye Hamblin admitted adding an extra T to visage before officials intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Kenneth Cargile
Glenda Faye Hamblin
Pfc Billy R Lewis Completes Automotive Course
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND Md Army Pfc Billy R Lewis 32 wife Patsy Route 4 Sherman Tex completed a 14 week automotive equipment repair course at the Ordnance School Aberdeen Proving Ground Md on April 21 He was trained to inspect repair adjust and replace automotive parts He attended Whitewright Tex High School His parents Mr and Mrs Charles H Lewis live near Whitewright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Billy R. Lewis
Patsy
Route 4
Sherman
Tex
Ordnance School
Lewis
Whitewright
Charles H. Lewis
Fertile soil shapes strong bodies and resourceful minds
A discussion links fertile soil to healthier populations and sharper minds, suggesting a cycle where good land yields better physical condition and clearer thinking among communities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Air Force
Space
JFK
Meat Department
E. E. Hedblom
Antarctic Naval Support Force
Vermont
Nedra Lamar
White Plains
N. Y
Accident
Washington Irving
Tarrytown
Windsor
Conn
Oregon City of the Dalles
Washington, D. C
Mary Anne Nolan
Nyc
West 47Th St
Mars Travel Bureau
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Bureau
H. Montgomery Agency
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
May Pharmacy
N. Travis - Sherman
U. S
America
Grayson Co
Port Royal
Jamaica
T. Glenn Doss
Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
Quality Homes
Pfc
Whitewright Cleaners
Service
Lokey Edwards
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!