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Motorists like myself who can remember the old `` tourists accommodated '' signs on farm houses and village homes before World War 2, can only marvel at the great size and the luxury of the relatively new and fast-grossing motel business.
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Motorists like myself who can remember the old `` tourists accommodated '' signs on farm houses and village homes before World War 2, can only marvel at the great size and the luxury of the relatively new and fast-grossing motel business.
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Motorists like myself who can remember the old `` tourists accommodated '' signs on farm houses and village homes before World War 2, can only marvel at the great size and the luxury of the relatively new and fast-grossing motel business.
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At the Boxwood Motel in Winchester, Va., we accidentally drew the honeymoon suite, an elegant affair with wall-to-wall carpeting, gold and white furniture, pink satin brocade chairs, 24 - inch TV and a pink tile bath with masses of pink towels.
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That made up for the `` best '' motel in Norman, Okla., where the proprietor knocked $ 2 off the $ 8.50 tab when we found ants in the pressed-paper furniture.
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That made up for the `` best '' motel in Norman, Okla., where the proprietor knocked $ 2 off the $ 8.50 tab when we found ants in the pressed-paper furniture.
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That made up for the `` best '' motel in Norman, Okla., where the proprietor knocked $ 2 off the $ 8.50 tab when we found ants in the pressed-paper furniture.
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Oxnard, Calif., will be the home of the Rev. Robert D. Howard and his bride, the former Miss Judith Ellen Gay, who were married Saturday at the Munger Place Methodist Church.
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Oxnard, Calif., will be the home of the Rev. Robert D. Howard and his bride, the former Miss Judith Ellen Gay, who were married Saturday at the Munger Place Methodist Church.
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Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Ferris M. Gay, 7034 Coronado.
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The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. James Baines of Los Angeles, Calif., and Carl E. Howard of Santa Monica, Calif..
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He is a graduate of UCLA and Perkins School of Theology, SMU.
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Dr. W. B. I. Martin officiated, and the bride was given in marriage by her father.
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Dr. W. B. I. Martin officiated, and the bride was given in marriage by her father.
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Honor attendants for the couple were Miss Sandra Branum and Warren V. McRoberts.
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The couple will honeymoon in Sequoia National Park, Calif..
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Miss Joan Frances Baker, a graduate of SMU, was married Saturday to Elvis Leonard Mason, an honor graduate of Lamar State College of Technology, in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church of Houston.
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The bride, daughter of Rhodes Semmes Baker Jr. of Houston and the late Mrs. Baker, was president of Kappa Kappa Gamma and a member of Mortar Board at SMU.
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Her husband, who is the son of Alton John Mason of Shreveport, La., and the late Mrs. Henry Cater Parmer, was president of Alpha Tau Omega and a member of Delta Sigma Pi at Lamar Tech, and did graduate work at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, on a Rotary Fellowship.
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Her husband, who is the son of Alton John Mason of Shreveport, La., and the late Mrs. Henry Cater Parmer, was president of Alpha Tau Omega and a member of Delta Sigma Pi at Lamar Tech, and did graduate work at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, on a Rotary Fellowship.
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Her husband, who is the son of Alton John Mason of Shreveport, La., and the late Mrs. Henry Cater Parmer, was president of Alpha Tau Omega and a member of Delta Sigma Pi at Lamar Tech, and did graduate work at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, on a Rotary Fellowship.
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The Rev. Richard Freeman of Texas City officiated and Charles Pabor and Mrs. Marvin Hand presented music.
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The Rev. Richard Freeman of Texas City officiated and Charles Pabor and Mrs. Marvin Hand presented music.
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The bride was given in marriage by her father.
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She wore a court-length gown of organdy designed with bateau neckline and princesse skirt accented by lace appliques.
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She wore a court-length gown of organdy designed with bateau neckline and princesse skirt accented by lace appliques.
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Her veil was caught to a crown, and she carried gardenias and stephanotis.
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Her veil was caught to a crown, and she carried gardenias and stephanotis.
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Miss Mary Ross of Baird was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Miss Pat Dawson of Austin, Mrs. Howard M. Dean of Hinsdale, Ill., and Mrs. James A. Reeder of Shreveport, La..
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Miss Mary Ross of Baird was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Miss Pat Dawson of Austin, Mrs. Howard M. Dean of Hinsdale, Ill., and Mrs. James A. Reeder of Shreveport, La..
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Cecil Mason of Hartford, Conn., was best man for his brother, and groomsmen were Rhodes S. Baker 3, of Houston, Dr. James Carter of Houston and Conrad McEachern of New Orleans, La..
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Cecil Mason of Hartford, Conn., was best man for his brother, and groomsmen were Rhodes S. Baker 3, of Houston, Dr. James Carter of Houston and Conrad McEachern of New Orleans, La..
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Lee Jackson and Ken Smith, both of Houston, and Alfred Neumann of Beaumont seated guests.
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After a reception at The Mayfair, the newlyweds left for a wedding trip to New Orleans, La..
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They will live in Corpus Christi.
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Miss Shirley Joan Meredith, a former student of North Texas State University, was married Saturday to Larry W. Mills, who has attended Arlington State College.
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Miss Shirley Joan Meredith, a former student of North Texas State University, was married Saturday to Larry W. Mills, who has attended Arlington State College.
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They will live at 2705 Fitzhugh after a wedding trip to Corpus Christi.
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Parents of the couple are Ray Meredith of Denton and the late Mrs. Meredith and Mrs. Hardy P. Mills of Floresville and the late Mr. Mills.
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The Rev. Melvin Carter officiated at the ceremony in Slaughter Chapel of the First Baptist Church.
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Dan Beam presented music and the bride was given in marriage by her father.
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Dan Beam presented music and the bride was given in marriage by her father.
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She wore a gown of satin designed along princesse lines and featuring a flared skirt and lace jacket with bateau neckline.
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Her veil was caught to a pearl headdress, and she carried stephanotis and orchids.
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Miss Glenda Kay Meredith of Denton was her sister 's maid of honor, and Vernon Lewelleyn of San Angelo was best man.
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Miss Glenda Kay Meredith of Denton was her sister 's maid of honor, and Vernon Lewelleyn of San Angelo was best man.
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Robert Lovelace and Cedric Burgher Jr. seated guests.
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A reception was held at the church.
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The First Christian Church of Pampa was the setting for the wedding last Sunday of Miss Marcile Marie Glison and Thomas Earl Loving Jr., who will live at 8861 Gaston after a wedding trip to New Orleans, La.
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The First Christian Church of Pampa was the setting for the wedding last Sunday of Miss Marcile Marie Glison and Thomas Earl Loving Jr., who will live at 8861 Gaston after a wedding trip to New Orleans, La.
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The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ervin Glison of Pampa, has attended Texas Woman 's University and will continue her studies at SMU.
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The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ervin Glison of Pampa, has attended Texas Woman 's University and will continue her studies at SMU.
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced yesterday it would reduce the total amount of its payroll by 10 per cent through salary cuts and lay-offs effective at 12.01 A. M. next Saturday.
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The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced yesterday it would reduce the total amount of its payroll by 10 per cent through salary cuts and lay-offs effective at 12.01 A. M. next Saturday.
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The current monthly payroll comes to about $ 15000000.
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Howard E. Simpson, the railroad 's president, said, `` A drastic decline in freight loading due principally to the severe slump in the movement of heavy goods has necessitated this regrettable action ''.
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Howard E. Simpson, the railroad 's president, said, `` A drastic decline in freight loading due principally to the severe slump in the movement of heavy goods has necessitated this regrettable action ''.
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The reduction in expenses will affect employees in the thirteen states in which the B. + O. operates.
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The reduction in expenses will affect employees in the thirteen states in which the B. + O. operates.
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It will be accomplished in two ways :
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A flat reduction of 10 per cent in the salary of all officers, supervisors and other employees not belonging to unions.
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There are about 3325 officers and employees in this class.
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Since the railroad cannot reduce the salary of individual union members under contract, it must accomplish its payroll reduction by placing some of the men on furlough, a B. + O. spokesman said.
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Since the railroad cannot reduce the salary of individual union members under contract, it must accomplish its payroll reduction by placing some of the men on furlough, a B. + O. spokesman said.
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Since the railroad cannot reduce the salary of individual union members under contract, it must accomplish its payroll reduction by placing some of the men on furlough, a B. + O. spokesman said.
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Since the railroad cannot reduce the salary of individual union members under contract, it must accomplish its payroll reduction by placing some of the men on furlough, a B. + O. spokesman said.
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Those union members kept on their jobs, therefore, will not take a cut in their wages.
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Those union members kept on their jobs, therefore, will not take a cut in their wages.
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The spokesman said the number to be furloughed cannot be estimated since the lay-offs must be carried out in each area depending on what men are most needed on the job.
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The spokesman said the number to be furloughed cannot be estimated since the lay-offs must be carried out in each area depending on what men are most needed on the job.
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The spokesman said the number to be furloughed cannot be estimated since the lay-offs must be carried out in each area depending on what men are most needed on the job.
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The spokesman said the number to be furloughed cannot be estimated since the lay-offs must be carried out in each area depending on what men are most needed on the job.
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A thug struck a cab driver in the face with a pistol last night after robbing him of $ 18 at Franklin and Mount streets.
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A thug struck a cab driver in the face with a pistol last night after robbing him of $ 18 at Franklin and Mount streets.
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The victim, Norman B. Wiley, 38, of the 900 block North Charles street, was treated for cuts at Franklin Square Hospital after the robbery.
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The driver told police he followed as the Negro man got out of the cab with his money.
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The driver told police he followed as the Negro man got out of the cab with his money.
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The driver told police he followed as the Negro man got out of the cab with his money.
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The victim was beaten when he attempted to stop the bandit.
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The victim was beaten when he attempted to stop the bandit.
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The victim was beaten when he attempted to stop the bandit.
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He said the assailant, who was armed with a.45 - caliber automatic, entered the taxi at Pennsylvania avenue and Gold street.
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He said the assailant, who was armed with a.45 - caliber automatic, entered the taxi at Pennsylvania avenue and Gold street.
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He said the assailant, who was armed with a.45 - caliber automatic, entered the taxi at Pennsylvania avenue and Gold street.
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In another attack, Samuel Verstandig, 41, proprietor of a food store in the 2100 block Aiken street, told police two Negroes assaulted him in his store and stole $ 150 from the cash register after choking and beating him.
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In another attack, Samuel Verstandig, 41, proprietor of a food store in the 2100 block Aiken street, told police two Negroes assaulted him in his store and stole $ 150 from the cash register after choking and beating him.
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In another attack, Samuel Verstandig, 41, proprietor of a food store in the 2100 block Aiken street, told police two Negroes assaulted him in his store and stole $ 150 from the cash register after choking and beating him.
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In another attack, Samuel Verstandig, 41, proprietor of a food store in the 2100 block Aiken street, told police two Negroes assaulted him in his store and stole $ 150 from the cash register after choking and beating him.
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In another attack, Samuel Verstandig, 41, proprietor of a food store in the 2100 block Aiken street, told police two Negroes assaulted him in his store and stole $ 150 from the cash register after choking and beating him.
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A baby was burned to death and two other children were seriously injured last night in a fire which damaged their one-room Anne Arundel county home.
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A baby was burned to death and two other children were seriously injured last night in a fire which damaged their one-room Anne Arundel county home.
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A baby was burned to death and two other children were seriously injured last night in a fire which damaged their one-room Anne Arundel county home.
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The victim Darnell Somerville, Negro, 1, was pronounced dead on arrival at Anne Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis.
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His sister and brother, Marie Louise, 3, and John Raymond, Jr. 22 months, were admitted to the hospital.
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The girl was in critical condition with burns over 90 per cent of her body.
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The boy received second-degree burns of the face, neck and back.
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His condition was reported to be fair.
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His condition was reported to be fair.
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Police said the children 's mother, Mrs. Eleanor Somerville, was visiting next door when the fire occurred.
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