Smith versus Yarborough in Texas governor run
On the eve of a pivotal Texas election year the Democratic governor race pits Lt. Gov. Preston Smith against Houston attorney Don Yarborough. The contest shapes up with a key run off and looming special legislative session amid liquor bill debate and party conventions.
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Preston Smith
Houston
Don Yarborough
Smith
Yarborough
Fach
Paul Eggers
Wichita Falls
Ers
Coy
Ben Barnes
Senate
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
House
Barnes
Mutscher
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R.H. Cory
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Crawford Martin
Connally
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Texas
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U.S
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GOP
Peter O'Donnell
New Orleans
Ronald Reagan
Nelson Rockfeller
O'Donnell
Senator Tower
Richard Nixon
Attorney General
Atty
Gen. Martin
Martin
Alpine area events highlight American Legion and FFA success
About 200 delegates attended the 16th district American Legion meeting in Alpine but railroad strikes shortened attendance. Bill Sohl was elected vice commander and state and national convention delegate. Alpine FFA dominated Area 2 meeting at Sul Ross Teachers College, named best in area, with G H Harfst winning speaking and elected state FFA reporter. Summer registration at Sul Ross starts June 3, 1946. Water well tests planned by the city under Mayor L B Starns. Marathon news notes high and grammar school commencements May 24 and Johnnie Wedin attending a soap box event in Alpine.
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American Legion
Alpine
Bill Sohl
Alpine Ffa
Sul Ross State Teachers College
G.H. Harfst
Sul Ross State Teachers
Marathon
Marathon High
Grammar School
Johnnie Wedin
Soap Box
Vote in Bars Editorial Sparks Election Reform Talk
A 1968 column argues bars could host polling places to boost turnout, noting parking, air conditioning, and welcoming atmospheres as advantages. It cites El Paso where many voters park at bars and discusses potential issues like election worker conduct and privacy for women voters.
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el Paso
Texas
E.P
Robert John Glasscock
Publisher Liability Note in Alpine Classifieds
Second Class Postage Paid at Alpine Texas 79830 The publisher disclaims responsibility for copy omissions typographical errors or graphical mistakes and promises corrections in the next issue after notification.
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Alpine
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