New 61 Chevrolets On Display Friday
Chevrolet unveils a broad 1961 lineup with 20 conventional models nine Corvairs and the Corvette to be shown Friday October 7 at Ed wards Chevrolet in Wrightsville Explanations of new body styling improved luggage space lower trunk loading height safer brakes and new Corvette passenger and commercial variants highlighted along with Corvair enhancements including larger luggage capacity 145 cubic inch engine and optional 98 horsepower four speed trans mission
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Texas Old Timers and Treasures From Llano to El Paso
A tour through Texas history notes Captain John C. Hays repelling Comanche near Llano in 1841, Sam Houston's Rocky Creek baptism in 1854, a bell tower with historic stones in Independence, Fort Bliss replicas in El Paso, the 1954 Midland Skull age estimate over 12 000 years, and Indian Shelter City pictographs near Fredericksburg with Lange's Water Mill sunset views.
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Old man asks for twinkling glass eye after crash
A humorous note from The Sun describes an elderly man who, after a car accident, may lose an eye. He asks the doctor to give his glass eye a twinkle so it remains expressive.
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Smoking Factor In 50 Heart Attacks
In a study of 2107 Western Electric workers, excessive cigarette smoking emerged as a key factor among 50 men who had heart attacks. Dr. Oglesby Paul reported that smoking 20 or more cigarettes daily, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol distinguished victims from others though diet fat intake showed no clear link. He urged cautious interpretation and noted exercise may protect those with prior attacks.
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Farmland Dominates Missouri Land Use
A large portion of Missouri's landscape is used for agriculture with roughly three quarters of the state's 44,300,000 acres dedicated to farming.
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Newspaper policies and letters from Whitewright Sun
The Whitewright Sun invites news items from individuals and organizations while reserving the right to choose what is news and what is not. It notes policies on age of items and rejection of promotional material.
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New Size 61 Chevrolet Combines Space and Value
The 61 Chevrolet rolet emphasizes increased outside and inside space for easier parking and comfort. Door openings are wider by up to 6 inches and new easy-chair seats are up to 14 percent higher for better visibility and seating. The model keeps Chevrolet traits of thrift and dependability intact and invites readers to visit their dealer for details.
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