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[Clipping: Roads Make Money]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the article, "Roads Make Money," subtitled "Colquitt Declares Railways Now Suing to Enjoy Commission are Paying," "At Five and Six Percent," and "Announcing Rate on Interest-Bearing Bonds, Commissioner Asserts Companies' Financial Status Secure." The clipping discusses recent decisions by the Texas Railroad Commission.
Date: 19XX-07-06
Creator: Colquitt, O. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Brannan 'Playing President,' Senator Tells Grain Probers]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Senator Williams' remarks on the Secretary of Agriculture's, Mr. Brannan, recent actions. There is another clipping titled 'Area Highway Bids Tabulated' about the bids tabulated by the state Highway Department.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Haakinson, Edwin B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Tax debate shifts to senate]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about a tax bill that Senate had passed and its effects on the economy. Also included are photographs of children and WASP who attended the annual Sweetwater Air Fair.
Date: September 29, 1986
Creator: Holmes, Michael
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Honorable Mention Photo AFT Contest]

Description: 2 clippings of a photo of T&P train #610 and The Freedom Train Photo Contest logo. Some white steam is rising from the engine. Written underneath the clipping are "- Railfan pg 32 - Photo taken at Austin, Texas Feb 17th 1976 using a 6x7 Pentax; Photo took honorable mention in AFT photo contest." and "Tom Kelcec."
Date: October 1977
Creator: Kelcec, Tom
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Clipping: "Veterans Remembered"]

Description: Magazine clipping containing letters from John Mounce and Chaplin Robert Deming about Veteran's Day celebrations and dedications. Editor's notes about the next issue's content are highlighted.
Date: November 1992
Creator: Mounce, John & Deming, Robert T.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Women, Wings and War]

Description: Photocopy of an article discussing Margaret Harper's experience serving in the WASP, duties she was given, the discontinuation of the WASP, and sexual discrimination against female veterans. Another article about the history and preservation of WASP history in Texas Woman's University is also included.
Date: July 18, 1989
Creator: Porter, Bob
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Golden moment here at last for war pilots]

Description: Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article focuses primarily on a member named Susie Bain, including two photographs. On the back of the first clipping are advertisements, and on the back of the second clipping are articles about Texas politics and the death penalty.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Rosales, Christina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Judicial Changes Recommended by Joint Committee]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the article, "Judicial Changes Recommended by Committee," subtitled "Abolition of Number of Courts is Advised by Legislative Body." The article discusses the report of the joint committee to propose judicial redistricting and lists the proposed changes, including abolishing criminal district courts, creating five district courts and altering the jurisdictions of 41 courts.
Date: 19XX-01-14
Creator: Wasson, Alonzo
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Blakleys Put $100 Million In Foundation]

Description: Five photocopies of a newspaper clipping about William A. Blakley's transfer of over $100 million in assets to the Blakley-Braniff Foundation.
Date: July 21, 1961
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Co-op Jail, School Land Sale Okayed]

Description: Newspaper clipping about several bills in the Texas legislature including the co-op jail bill, House Bill 343, and the sandhill crane legislation.
Date: 1961
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]

Description: Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
Date: January 11, 2003
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Haddaway to Speak at Banquet]

Description: Newspaper clipping about former pilot and writer George Haddaway being selected as the speaker for the WASP reunion banquet in Dallas.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Latimer Bill Hearing Delayed]

Description: Newspaper clipping about the delay in the hearing of a bill by Truett Latimer that would prohibit people from taking intoxicants into all state parks.
Date: 1961?
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

Description: Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date: June 23, 1972
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: One Of First Autos In Texas Donated To Abilene Scrap Pile]

Description: Newspaper clippings about former senator William John Bryan donating his car, one of the first in Texas, to be scrapped for the war effort. The article also recounts a harrowing trip the senator made to Austin in the vehicle.
Date: September 28, 1942
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
Date: November 24, 1991
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.
Date: October 1, 1986
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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