Joe C Ross Tops Kraft Junior Dairyman in 1955
Joe Charles Ross of Ector and Wayne Johnson of Ladonia are named first and second in the Kraft Junior Dairyman program in Fannin County for 1955. Ross earns a wrist watch and Johnson a jacket plus an expense paid trip to the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 19. Ross, son of J E Ross, is a Future Farmers leader and dairy hopeful, with plans for a dairy herd and a college fund en route to a Texas A&M dairy husbandry degree.
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Whitewright
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Bonham
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Clerks Push to Extend Federal Minimum Wage to Retail
The AFL Retail Clerks International Union plans to again press Congress to cover the 7 million retail workers under the federal $1 an hour minimum wage. They expect AFL CIO merger support but face opposition from National Retail Dry Goods Association and business groups including the Chamber of Commerce. Senator Barry Goldwater backs state laws as an alternative. The sector totals 1,700,000 stores employing about 7 million people, with roughly 5 million in sales roles.
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AFL Retail Clerks International Assn
Afl-Cio
National Retail Dry Goods Assn
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Barry Goldwater
Ariz
United States
Examinations For Draft Scheduled To Fill Navy Call
Texas Selective Service plans to call 2500 to 3000 men for physical and mental examinations in November as the Navy orders the first 10000 enlistees. Brigadier General Paul L Wakefield said Texas induction calls in November should be about twice recent months. 1955 drafts in Texas varied from 450 to 600 monthly, with 1285 in January.
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State Selective Service
Paul L. Wakefield
Wakefield
Texas
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Soldier Avoids Salute Over Tattoo in French Army
Paris reports the only soldier in the French army excused from the exterior salute is a legionaire with a profanity tattooed on the palm of his right hand. Officers could not help reading the insult as they observed the salute.
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Be careful you’ll bring out the beast in me
A husband and wife quarrel turns heated as the husband warns of his growing temper while the wife retorts by mocking fear of mice in a brief domestic quarrel.
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Smoker Is Poor Surgery Risk
Fort Worth report says heavy smokers face higher surgical risk, with Dr. Philip Thorek of Chicago warning no proof smoking causes cancer but noting tobacco irritates the chest and can worsen anesthesia and recovery. He tests patients by coughing to gauge risk before procedures.
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Philip Thorek
Chicago
Texas Academy of General Practice
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Cook County Graduate School of Medicine
Scientist questions smoking cancer link in interview
In an interview the expert remarks on miracle drugs and cancer uncertainty. He admits ignorance about whether smoking causes cancer but suggests a possible connection. The tone emphasizes ongoing medical research and cautious implications for public health.
Government Printing Office keeps steady output despite budget cuts
Washington reports the Government Printing Office maintains publication levels with Carper W. Buckley stating no significant drop in books and pamphlets over three years of Republican rule. He notes a slight 1953 dip in titles from departments, but expects a quick rebound amid political rhetoric.
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Carper W. Buckley
Buckley
GPO
Subscription Rates in Grayson and Fannin Counties
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin counties two dollars, outside two fifty, foreign subscriptions five dollars. The publisher will issue full corrections for any erroneous reflections upon a person, firm, or corporation when brought to attention.
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