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[Newspaper Clipping: Nations Leaders Voice Eulogies for Rayburn]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the eulogies read by prominent politicians at Sam Rayburn's funeral, including words spoken by President Kennedy, Congressman John W. McCormack, former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, and others. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for Kraft and other articles.

Date: November 17, 1961

Creator: Bridge, Gardner

Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: The Texan]

Newspaper clipping about a cartoon depicting an image of the state of Texas, where a wreath hanging from the state of Texas, and a gavel on top. The text below the image is "Cartoon courtesy of Bruce Russell Los Angeles Times Copyright 1961, Times-Mirror Syndicate." On the back of the clipping is a black and white photo of some US leaders at Sam Rayburn's funeral.

Date: November 19, 1961

Creator: Russell, Bruce

Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Article Concerning the Turkey Situation]

Newspaper clipping with an article detailing the "turkey situation" for Thanksgiving 1949. This article talks about Mrs. Joe Lindsey of Avondale and her preparations for her turkey; the photograph shows her in her kitchen standing over her barbecued turkey.

Date: 1949-11~

Partner: Haslet Public Library

[Newspaper Article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 21, 1996]

Newspaper clipping with an article entitled "Small country town keeps legends" printed above a large photograph of an old home built in "1880 from donations from local political candidates and was used as a church and Masonic lodge." The article itself details the history of the town itself, where it got its name, and general events that had taken place over the years. There are other articles on the reverse side of the clipping, one entitled "Police warn of 'inheritance' scam as Fort Worth r… more

Date: November 21, 1996

Creator: Virgil, Jo