Babson on Selective Service as Congress Faces Reform
Babson argues Selective Service is a pivotal issue for Congress this session as the draft law expires July 1. He notes divisions over student deferments, universal service, and potential reforms, warning against hasty changes while urging a fairer system with minimal civil life impact.
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Babson Park
Mass
Congress
Vietnam
Johnson
National Advisory Commission On Selective Service
Congressional Study Commission
Mark W. Clark
House
Armed Services Committee
Charity Circle Meeting At Mrs Babston Home
Mrs. Vada Babston hosted the Charity Caroline Circle of the Womans Society of Christian Service at her home 512 Vancil Street Tuesday morning. Mrs. M. E. Leeman presided. minutes read by Mrs. Babston. treasury report by Mrs. Pearl Whigham. opening prayer led by Mrs. Leeman.
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Vada Babston
Caroline Circle
Charity Caroline Circle
Womans Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Vancil Street
M. E. Leeman
Babston
Pearl Whigham
Leeman
Dick Mayo
Eva Wright
Connie Gibbs
Mesdames Gattis Neely
Connie Mac Gibbs
Tammy and Kenny
Frank Mitchell
C. R. Morrison
Frances Stricklin
Women Hunters Change the Game Across The United States
The piece notes a rising number of licensed women hunters in the United States. It describes women joining hunting camps, sharing shooting duties, and competing in major events while guides value their presence. It highlights gender shifts, gear choices, and the dove season as a peak example.
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United States
Hubby
Rio Grande Valley
Mama
National Wildlife Week Observed Across Texas
National Wildlife Week runs March 19 to 25 with conservation districts, the Soil Conservation Service and other agencies joining the National Wildlife Federation. Theme This is Your Land urges citizen responsibility to protect land and wildlife resources. SCS reports wildlife-friendly practices on nearly 200000 acres in Texas last year and notes farm ponds and habitat creation can add income for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
National Wildlife Federation
Bill Minzenmayer
Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District
SCS
Texas
Woodrow Hoffman
Hoffman
Family campers and hikers thrive with husband wife teams
The piece notes that the rise of two career families and shared outdoors work has produced many family campers hikers and boaters. Women are increasingly competent at boating trailing and tent setup. When couples work as a team everything runs smoother and it is enjoyable to have the mother involved.
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Ness
Mama
Dorcas Sunday School Class Hosts Meeting at 212 North Main
Members of the Dorcas Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday at 212 North Main Street hosted by Mrs. Dell Gardner. The gathering included prayers, roll call, a short business session, a devotional by Mrs. Grover Davis, and a Bible quiz. Lottie Moon and Love Offering were collected before refreshments.
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Dorcas
First Baptist Church
Dell Gardner
North Main Street
Ray Hollingshead
R. D. Collins
Grover Davis
Lottie
Moon
Dora Kennedy
Pete Davis
Betty Baldwin
Lydia Kelley
R. D.collins
Grace Waggoner
Lettie Davis
Conservation districts aid land plans across Texas
Since 1962 wildlife and recreation have shifted from cropland, and Texas has 184 soil and water conservation districts that offer technical help to plan and apply conservation measures on both public and private lands, according to Hoffman.
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Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Texas
Hoffman
The Toughest Climb Is Escaping Our Personal Rut
A reflective note on human limits and mindset. It contrasts condemnation and resignation with laughter, suggesting that sighing worsens troubles while lightness can deflate them, urging readers to move beyond self-imposed boundaries.
Long roads test the horse. Long dealings the friend.
A compact aphorism notes endurance over distance and trust in friendship. The line contrasts prolonged effort with sustained personal ties, suggesting resilience and loyalty endure beyond trials.
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Che Winters Enterprise
Hill & Thomas
Winters
Runnels
Roger Babson
Selective Service
Clark
Defense
McNamara
Margaret Mead
Gister
Peace Corps
MM. Schiwetz
Nacogdoches
Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College
Spain
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Confederacy
U. S
Capitol Station
Austin
Treasury Department
Bare Bach
Lizabeth Arms
John Arms
San Rafael
Calif
National Wildlife Week
Bedford and Underwood
Attorneys-At-Law
Winters, Tex
Z. I. Hale
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
Lois L. Bellis
Dorcas SS
Insurance Agency
Some Greene
Chevrolet
NEG TV
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