Drownings Decrease From Last July
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and partners report drownings fell from 131 in July 1970 to 94 in July 1971. Executive director James A. Cross notes early indicators suggest safety talks and campaigns may help reduce fatalties, though final results are still uncertain. Local governments civic groups and media aided water safety drives with reminders to the public.
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Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
American Red Cross
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
U. S. Power Squadron
James A. Cross
Wingate Gator Tops Club Meeting Highlights Queen
The Wingate Gator Tops Club gathered Monday morning with Mrs. R. E. Beck presenting the program. Mrs. E. T. Ware was queen of the week. Attendees included Mesdames R. E. Beck, Ed Donica, Bill Hamilton, Alpheus Hill, Ed Poehls, Wayne Qwen, Mathie Romine, and E. T. Ware.
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Wingate Gator Tops
Wingate Gator Tops Club
R. E. Beck
E. T. Ware
Mesdames
Ed Donica
Bill Hamilton
Alpheus Hill
Ed Poehls
Wayne Qwen
Mathie Romine
Gun Plug Regulation Varies by Texas County
Texas hunting rules differ by county as the Parks and Wildlife Commission loosens shotgun plug restrictions for non migratory birds and animals except in Uvalde County. Migratory birds still require three shell capacity. Hunters should consult local offices or the 1971 dove map to confirm county status and limits.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Uvalde County
Parks and Wildlife Department
Commission
Uvalde
Pneumonic Plague Described as Most Infectious Form
The report notes the pneumonic form of plague as the most infectious variant, highlighting its rapid spread through respiratory droplets and its urgency for public health response. The article emphasizes vigilance, reporting, and containment measures amid rising concerns.
Coinage Began in 1794 With Silver Dollar Minting
The metal used in coins is cold when stamped and the United States silver dollar coinage began in 1794.
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United States
Aransas Refuge Opens for Bowhunters in September Hunt
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge will open to bowhunters from September 17 to 30 with a one deer limit. Hunters may also take one javelina and unlimited wild hogs, using designated refuge areas with a Texas license, a $1 car fee, and a deer tag issued on entry. Mosquitoes expected to be fewer due to less standing water. Camping unavailable inside the refuge.
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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Charles Ward
Ward
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Blackjack
Aransas County
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Winters Independent Schools Menu Week of September 7 9
The menu lists meals for September 7 to 9 and September 16. On Tuesday the options are barbecued steak patties with whipped potatoes English peas carrot sticks French bread peanut butter cookies and milk or chocolate milk. Wednesday offers hamburgers or combination sandwich French fries catsup sliced peaches lemon coconut cake and milk choices. Thursday features Southern fried chicken buttered rice cream gravy green beans new potatoes cantaloupe slices hot rolls butter and milk. Friday serves salmon croquettes with tartar sauce cabbage and apple salad pinto beans corn muffins and milk.
Hatchery Frog Sets Eating Record at Texas Hatchery
A bullfrog at the Texas Parks and Wildlife San Angelo Fish Hatchery weighed under a pound yet devoured two tadpoles, three sunfish, one large crayfish and a bass two inches long.
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San Angelo
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
San Angelo Fish Hatchery
Local resident Floyd Wood thanks friends for support
A note from Floyd Wood expresses gratitude for cards letters visits and acts of consideration while in the hospital and after returning home. He and his wife appreciate the thoughtful expressions from many friends.
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Floyd Wood
Tax Man Sam Sez Brings Tax Education Praise
The Dallas District IRS praises Texas schools and teachers for teaching about 200000 students basic Form 1040 and notes over 150 adult education sessions aiding several thousand adults. It concedes income tax learning remains difficult and urges continued efforts by educators and tax staff.
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Internal Revenue
Dallas
Texas
IRS
FDA to require impact resistant lenses on all eyeglasses
The Texas Health Department reports a new federal rule mandates laminated or tempered lenses or plastic in all eyeglasses and sunglasses sold in the United States by December 31. The FDA standard follows ANSI specs and aims to reduce eye injuries, especially among athletes and outdoor workers, though no lens is foolproof.
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Texas State Department of Health
United States
Food and Drug Administration
National Safety Council
FDA
American National Standards Institute
Like It Was and Office Worker Eye Safety
The Benglth Department notes daily work life tests glasses and sunglasses cover. New lenses promise better eye injury protection. Reports mention late life growth of a third set of teeth and historical medical writings noting influenza since 400 B C.
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Benglth Department
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