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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1962
Page
4
New postal rates pass under Kennedy signed legislation and take effect January 7. Changes include higher letters and air mail rates, increased second class and third class charges, and gradual rises over three years.
Senator Harrisson A Williams Jr proposes a national program with a 250000 federal start to curb blackbird damage in New Jersey crops. He says blackbirds cross state lines and no longer fear scarecrows, threatening farmers.
Michigan State University researchers explore wind harvesting to shake apples from trees without bruising, and platforms catch ripe fruit while green ones are discarded. They also test vibrating plows to loosen soil and automated tractors with preset instructions to perform daily chores.
A weekly church calendar lists revival services, Sunday School, worship times, choir sessions, and Union meetings. Activities include Rebecca Class party, WMU meetings, GA groups, Bible study, and parish services directed by church leaders in McKinney and Fort Worth locations with youth fellowship and service guilds.
Sunday Bible study at 10:00 a m worship and communion at 11:00 a m and evening service at 7:30 p m Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p m First Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School 10 A M Worship 11 A M Kentuckytown Baptist Church shows Sunday school 10:00 a m worship 11:00 a m Training Union 7:00 p m worship 8:00 p m Bethel Baptist Church lists Sunday Training Union 7:00 p m worship 8:00 p m
Washington reports new Army rules for reservists and guardsmen in case Berlin crisis or other emergencies require a call up. Hardship claims are limited and boards may grant releases. high school students may be exempt with CO approval. four new critical list jobs added by Labor Dept. Stand by reserve status applies to these roles.
A Pennsburg column contrasts a remark about not advertising with the old saying that the “stand and holler” approach draws more business. It notes the abundance of symphony orchestras in the United States, numbering about 1,252.
Space labs develop an oxygen producing algae based life support to keep a monkey alive for 14 days. The project aims to test closed loop air regeneration and biological resilience in microgravity environments.
A planned system will use jam resistant infrared light beams to enable pilots to communicate at ranges up to 100 miles. The project targets secure high altitude links and aims to improve battle readiness and safety.
The article traces 4-H home economics from its 1920s roots to a wide program reaching 144 million girls. It highlights Montgomery Ward sponsorship of a national awards system begun in 1933, 153 scholarship recipients, and future prospects for graduates in teaching dietetics nursing library social work journalism design and nutrition. It notes 1962 state winners, a Chicago congress, and the ongoing value of home economics for preteens and teens.
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