Alpine Flood Funding Sought in Johnson Budget Message
President Johnson's budget to Congress requests 82000 for ongoing Alpine Creek flood control study and 55009 to continue Sanderson flood work. Guadalupe Mountain National Park would get 31.8 million for land and 111100 for management of already donated land, while West Texas water projects receive 1440000 for study and 2900000 to import water from outside the region.
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Johnson
9Jth Congress
Alpine Creek
Richard C. White
Sanderson
Guadalupe Mountain National Park
White
National Park Service
West Texas
East Texas
Eastern New Mexico
Register to Vote Before Jan 31 in 1967 Elections
County voters urged to register by January 31 to preserve voting rights in 1967 elections. Attorney General Crawford Martin promotes registration for all ages amid a pending constitutional amendment challenge. Registration is free and may be done by mail with an official application.
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Atty
Crawford Martin
Rev Pingleton to Fill Pulpit at Fort Worth Church
Rev Jim Pingleton of Fort Worth will fill the pulpit at the First Christian Church this Sunday. He will receive his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Brite College at Texas Christian University in May. Services begin at 10 50 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Members are urged to attend.
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Jim Pingleton
Fort Worth
First Christian Church
Pingleton
Brite College
Texas Christian University
Highway Hearing Set for Feb 1 in Austin
City and county officials will attend a Texas Highway Commission hearing in Austin at 9 a.m. Wednesday Feb 1. The session will consider the city's request to convert U S Highway 99 into two one.
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Texas Highway Commission
Austin
Mr Pingston Considered for Permanent Minister Post
Report notes Mr Pingston is under consideration as the permanent minister for the local congregation. No formal decision announced yet.
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Mr. Pingston
Big Bend Livestock Show Awards Highlight Local Winners
A large crowd attended the Big Bend Livestock Show and Sale last weekend with many exhibitors noting pleasant weather. Joe Tom Lane’s champion filly colt and Jack Dee Shely’s champion horse colt led the horse division while Marsha Mills and Carol Mills earned the champion and reserve champion Fine Wool lambs.
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Big Bend
Sunshine
Joe Tom Lane
Joe Lane
Jack Dee Shely
Jack Shely
Marsha
Carol Mills
George Mills
Macbeth continues at Sul Ross State College
The four night run at the Little Theatre of Sul Ross State College continues with Theatrical Oral Interpretation of Macbeth by Theater of the Big Bend. It starts at 8 15 tonight Friday and Saturday with modern stereo audio visual effects by Roy Lassiter. Admission is 1 reservation seats only via the Speech Department.
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William Shakespeare
Little Theatre
Sul Ross State College
Theater of the Big Bend
R.claytone Carty
Roy Lassiter
Alpine Traffic Throughway Plan Updates
Article notes changes guiding westbound traffic on Avenue E through Alpine and directs eastbound vehicles to follow the current route. Authorities emphasize clear signage and possible delays during adjustment.
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Alpine
Sewer Service Rates Adopted by City Council
The City Council approved new sewer rates effective March 1. Rates vary by dwelling class and use, from 3 per month for large residences with multiple fixtures to 1 per month per unit for motels and dormitories, with additional fixtures at 25 cents monthly and outside-city rates listed. Old rates included a 2 minimum domestic and commercial tiers up to 15 dollars.
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Alpine
Reappraisal aims to equalize Alpine ISD property taxes
Equalization effort by McMorries and Co. of Amarillo begins for Alpine Independent School District. Supt. Jack Brock says the drive seeks uniform tax burdens, not higher taxes, by revaluing all real estate including ranch lands and residential properties. Process involves trained appraisers gathering building and land data, estimating current costs, allowing depreciation, and applying unit land values to all properties.
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Me Morries and Co., Inc
Amarillo
Alpine Independent
Jack Brock
Brock
Board of School ‘Trustees
McMorries and Co. , Inc
Providi
First City
Jake Williams
Mike Case
McMorries
Supt
Grocers Called to Meeting on Food Stamp Program
An urgent meeting for retail and wholesale grocers is set in Alpine Brewster County to discuss the U S Department of Agriculture Food Stamp Program. The session Friday Jan 27 at 8 p m in the Community Room of the First National Bank aims to inform grocers about the program. John R Boyd officer in charge notes the program is a joint effort by the Texas Department of Public Welfare, the Brewster County Welfare Office, and the Consumer Marketing Service.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Brewster County
First National Bank
Alpine
John R. Boyd
Texas Department of Public Welfare
Brewster County Welfare Office
Consumer & Marketing Service
Sul Ross State College Spring Enrollment Targets Rise
Enrollment for the Spring Semester at Sul Ross State College reached 1550 on Tuesday with registration through Jan 30. Registrar Glenn F. Davis said most transfers have yet to register as other schools finish Fall Term exams. Officials hope spring enrollment reaches 1650 to 1700.
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Sul Ross State College
Glenn F. Davis
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