Hercules Unchained and Gallant Hours Open at State Theatre
Reeves stars in Hercules Unchained with Omphale Queen and Antaeus, filming action sequences with tigers and chariots. The Gallant Hours debuts Sunday starring James Cagney as Admiral Halsey, with Robert Montgomery directing, recounting the 1942 Pacific campaign. The Perfect Furlough arrives at Fiesta Drive-In featuring Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh in a formal wedding scene amid a humorous Army comedy.
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Steve Reeves
Hercules
Joseph E. Levine
State Theatre
Reeves
Primo Carnera
Omphale
Sylvia Lopez
Sylva Koscina
Tole
Antaeus
Hollywood
William F. Halsey
Cagney-Montgomery Productions
James Cagney
Admiral Halsey
Robert Montgomery
Navy
Bull” Halsey
High Command
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
Universal-International
Fiesta Drive-In
Tony
Janet
Linda Christal
Arlington Visit By Duncan Family
Mrs. Bob Duncan and children Debbie Dan and Deedee of Arlington recently visited in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mord Tucker.
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Arlington
Bob Duncan
Debbie, Dan
Deedee
Mord Tucker
Abilene Student Nancy Roberts Visits Parents
Nancy Roberts a student at Abilene Christian College spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Roberts at their home in Abilene.
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Abilene
Nancy Roberts
Abilene Christian College
Wayne Roberts
State Capital Highlights Battle Over Sources To Raise Revenue
Texas lawmakers face a tax fight with a potential $100 million yearly gap. Business groups push for a broad-based retail sales tax while labor favors a growth tax or income tax. Governor Daniel opposes both. Bills seek taxes on existing ones or previously rejected levies, with college and elder care funding cited as drivers. A new brochure to recruit 40,000 visitors and 200,000 potential tourists is prepared.
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Texas
Organized Labor
Labor
Daniel
Houston University Aid Approved as State College System Adapts
The Commission on Higher Education backs adding the University of Houston to the state college system if funding remains available. It estimates UH would cost about 40 million annually beyond current general revenue and urges strong support for existing schools. The panel suggests a 69.35 million allocation for higher education in 1962, with UH needs adding to legislative funding challenges.
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Commission On Higher Education
University of Houston
Commission
General Revenue Fund
University of Texas
Houston
Chemical control boosts grass in Texas mesquite belt
Texas farmers see improved pastures as diesel or 2 4 5 T mixes reduce mesquite. G O Hoffman notes widespread success with claims of exceptional grass recovery in Gonzales County and praise from ranchers like F M Stockton and J C Mayfield. Cost per acre under five dollars with potential regrowth treatments.
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Texas
G. O. Hoffman
Gonzales County
F. M. Stockton
J. C. Mayfield
Val Verde County
Hoffman
Mrs Dry and Lee Davis Visit Durant Family
Mrs. W. A. Dry and Lee Davis returned Saturday from Durant Oklahoma where they visited in the home of their sister Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hawkins.
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W. A. Dry
Lee Davis
Durant
Oklahoma
C. M. Hawkins
Retaining Old Customers Now Central to Business Strategy
The emphasis shifts to keeping longtime clients over pursuing new customers. Experts argue loyalty yields steadier revenue and longer-term stability amid market fluctuations. Renewals and personalized service are highlighted as key tactics to secure ongoing relationships.
State Board revises auto insurance merit plan
The State Board of Insurance removes minor driving violations from penalties under the merit rating plan while debating whether to retain the plan or allow insurers to set rates individually. Chairman Penn J. Jackson favored individual rates but lost to Rob ert Strain and Ned Price. Offenses removed include fraudulent license use and various behavioral violations. speeding and red light violations remain assessable. Changes take effect January 1.
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State Board of Insurance
Penn J. Jackson
Robert W. Strain
Ned Price
Atty General Rules on Bowling Alley Tax Licenses
Atty Gen Will Wilson ruled that regular bowling alley operators owe only a $10 occupational tax while coin operated miniature bowling machines require a $60 per machine license. He stated two machines cannot share one license and only service machines are tax exempt, a view provided to State Controller Robert S Calvert.
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Atty
Will Wilson
Wilson
Robert S. Calvert
Texas to publish 32 page tourist booklet to lure visitors
The Texas Highway Department plans a new 32 page booklet funded by the state to attract tourists. It will feature 76 color pictures and promote Texas as a destination, highlighting tourism as a key revenue source for the economy and state treasury. The industry has been slipping recently.
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Texas Highway Department
Texas
Texas tidelands oil lease sale set for December
The School Land Board will begin offering oil and gas leases in the Texas tidelands at its December 6 sale. Attorney General Will Wilson announced that the U S Supreme Court decision recognizing state ownership of tidelands to three leagues is final, clearing the way for the state to begin earning revenue.
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School Land Board
Texas Tidelands
Atty
Will Wilson
U. S. Supreme Court
Wilson
Shelter Possibilities Explored Under Capitol Rock
Core tests show rock to 80 feet beneath the state Capitol indicating a potential underground shelter site for essential government services in wartime. Rep. Charles Sandahl of Austin proposes using the space for parking in peacetime. The State Building Commission ordered soil tests to assess feasibility and cost.
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State Capitol
Charles Sandahl
Austin
Sandahl
State Building Commission
Junior Lutherans Monthly Meeting at St John’s Church
Junior Lutherans held their monthly meeting Sunday afternoon at St John’s Lutheran Church at 2 o’clock. Margie Kraatz gave the opening prayer, song service led by Butch Spill and Drew Flathman, Bible study by Miss Minnie Belitz on Romans 5:1, offering prayer by Sue Hoppe, and the treasurer Sally Spill reported. Beth Spill presided, Margie Kraatz read the minutes and roll, and the group decided to sell.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Margie Kraatz
Butch Spill
Drew Flathman
Minnie Belitz
Sue Hoppe
Beth Spill
Sally Spill
Dyess AFB to Host Kid Day with Thunderbirds Oct 29
Brig Gen William R. Yancey announces Kid Day at Dyess Air Force Base in conjunction with Abilene Kiwanis Clubs. The 8 a.m. to noon event features the USAF Thunderbirds, Drum and Bugle Corps, sentry dog demonstrations, static displays of SAC bombers and jet fighters, and an air show over Abilene. The 96th Bomb Group Association reunion supports activities with Col B C Andrus Jr. Overshadowed by last year’s 25 000 attendees.
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William R. Yancey
Dyess
Abilene Kiwanis Clubs
Dyess Air Force Base
Usaf Thunderbirds
USAF
Thunderbirds
Strategic Air Command
Abilene
96Th Bomb Group Association
B. C. Andrus Jr
Cotton harvesting cost debate for Texas growers
Texas cotton producers weighing whether to own harvester machinery or hire a custom operator should consult their county agent. C A Parker extension farm management specialist notes the decision hinges on economics and local conditions. The piece closes with a political quote about democracy and education.
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Texas
C. A. Parker
Christmas Cards With Scripture Readings Held
The group split into two classes led by Mrs. Walter Spill and Miss Minnie Belitz. Mrs. Calvin and Glenn Hoppe served refreshments to about 20 attendees.
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Walter Spill
Minnie Belitz
Calvin
Glenn Hoppe
Tetanus a preventable killer in Texas deaths rise in 1959
The health note explains tetanus caused 52 Texas deaths in 1959 with 24 infants under one and 17 cases in people 15 and older. It stresses DTP immunization and booster protection, noting males suffered twice as many deaths as females and the germ’s spores linger in dust waiting for wounds. In 1958 Texas saw 57 tetanus deaths.
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Texas
United States
Sheep Income For 1959 Studied
Net income per sheep ranch in 1959 averaged 10 812 dollars, based on USDA data cited by Tom Prater. The figure, higher than the 1947 58 average but below 1958, compared with Northern Plains ranches at 8181 dollars. Total capital investment averaged 206 980 dollars per ranch.
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Tom Prater
USDA
Prater
Northern Plains
Deaths in Texas Highlight Preventable Tetanus Toxoid Risk
The brief notes deaths in 1957 1956 and 1955 as a small part of Texas mortality. It argues a single death is preventable with tetanus toxoid and emphasizes immunization to avert such fatalities.
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Texas
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