Was There a Contract When an Offer Lapsed in Six Months
A contract requires a valid offer and timely acceptance. Brown offered $200 for Smith's book set. Smith delayed six months and later claimed acceptance. The court would deem six months unreasonable, so no contract formed. offers may end by withdrawal expiration death or counteroffer.
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Smith
Brown
Wasteful Air Force coat purchases attract criticism
Sen. John J. Williams cites a $9.0 million Air Force buy of 500000 coats when 10000 would cost about $0.4 million. He warns this is part of a $467 million clothing surplus across the services, suggesting the prices used are inefficient and wasteful for taxpayers.
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Air Force
John J. Williams
R.del
Sen. Williams
Muenster
Landing Nets Tangle Waggingly on Bushes
While walking to a fishing spot landing nets tangle on every bush. Avoid irritation by thrusting the net inside a burlap sack or plastic bag before starting out.
Plum Jam from Tart Plums for Quick Family Treats
A compact kitchen note explains a plum jam method using tart plums with sugar salt and water. It provides steps wash pit chop measure add ingredients boil until thickened about 9 F above boiling point, then jar and seal. Cautions include constant stirring to prevent sticking or scorching.
Smoking and Health Hazards Highlight Texas Education Effort
Four decades after smoking became common Texans face stronger health warnings. Public Health Service ties cigarette use to higher death rates from coronary heart disease and lung cancer, with rising risks tied to consumption. The Texas Health Department funds school programs to teach juniors and seniors about smoking dangers to prevent future victims. The essay notes changes in attitudes from past to present and recalls suit cuffs used to keep sleeves out of the way.
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U. S. Public Health Service
State Health Department
Division of Cancer and Heart Diseases
Meeting Purpose and Auto Travel Facts Cited
A professional journal defines a meeting as a gathering of people with unmet felt needs and seeks the maximum value from meetings by creating dissatisfaction and clear problem understanding to spur action outside the meeting. The piece notes that fifty two percent of car trips are for work or shopping.
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New York
Tax lien suit over Maggie Thomas estate in Grayson County
State of Texas files legal notice in Grayson County 15th Judicial District against Unknown heirs and others over delinquent ad valorem taxes on Lot 11 Block 1 Gray's First Addition Sherman. Suit seeks foreclosure of liens and payment of taxes penalties and costs with return day set for October 8 1962.
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Grayson
Maggie Thomas
Gray
Sherman
Grayson County
Texas
Decd
District Court of
15Th Judicial District
District Court
Court House
Eunice S. Earnest
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
Public Service Ad Cooperation with The Advertising Council
A public service notice states the material is published as part of a cooperative effort with The Advertising Council to promote civic awareness and community welfare through coordinated advertising.
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Advertising Council
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