10 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
1
The Babson view argues containerization in freight boosts efficiency by reducing pilferage and handling damage, while labor costs rise as longshoremen fear job loss. The maritime industry's new process speeds cargo flow and standardizes bulk loads, pushing shippers toward tanker-like efficiency.
An ad from Winters Texas warns of kidney disorder symptoms like frequent urges and back pain. It promotes Bukets pills with a gentle four day course and urges readers to visit Main Drug Company for purchase.
Since 1956 containerized freight transformed ocean trade. Malcolm McLean’s concept merged truck like handling with ships to cut discharge times from days to about one, enabling rapid dispatch and more trips. Sea-Land and Matson whole investments total hundreds of millions with plans to surpass a billion as container adoption grows.
The article explains the high capital needs for container shipping including at least 2000 per standard container and up to 12000 for reefers, with new specially designed ships costing up to 23.5 million each. Berthing spaces at terminals may require 4.5 million per slot, while Babson argues such investments pay off through economies of scale. International investment follows, with Atlantic Container Line and British consortia expanding, and Japan planning 300 million in containerization by 1970 as ports worldwide upgrade facilities.
The Winters High School Blizzards face Hamlin next Tuesday night January 14 on home courts. Three games are planned: Girls A, and boys A and B. A chili supper by the Winters Lions Club will be in the school cafeteria beside the gym.
The Babson staff describe a groundwork for a global land sea and air transport network where containerized freight can move by sea, railroad, highway, and air in a single voyage, anticipating strong growth as shippers adopt the system.
Angelo State College students in a coordination techniques class conduct surveys in the Winters School District to assess eligibility for distributive education programs. Teams interview business leaders about on the job training and part time work for students as part of a state act approved plan.
Twenty one Winters school system instructors will start a 45 hour study titled Linguistic Approach to Teaching English. ACC’s George Carter will lead 15 three hour sessions for three college credit hours. The course aligns with new language arts textbooks adopted for grades 1 to 8.
Ronny Gray son of Mr and Mrs Loyd Gray of Abilene enlisted in the U S Navy leaving December 26 for basic training in Orlando Florida He is a 1967 Winters High School graduate and attended Connally Technical Institute in Waco He has served in the Naval Reserve since September 5.
This column traces the old custom of offering a stirrup cup after mounting, a gracious Highland gesture described from Sir Walter Scott. It links the warning not to drink and drive to ancient traditions of hospitality among travelers and hosts.
The Shook family thanks friends for prayers visits cards and gifts during the stay at Ballinger and San Angelo Hospitals. Gratitude goes to Dr Green and staff for thoughtful attentive care. May God bless each of you. 1tc
No clowns and no hoopla. Serious buyers compare 1969 Chevrolets with big V8 and automatic transmission for less than last year. Visit, drive, and note how Astro Ventilation keeps the interior fresh while prices and trade ins are explained on paper.
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