Confident Governor Briscoe Announces 1978 Reelection Bid
Governor Dolph Briscoe declared he will seek re election in 1978 saying he is more confident than ever. He noted Texas has operated without new or additional taxes for six years and pledged to keep no personal or corporate income tax. Briscoe emphasized a goal of a strong Texas with greater opportunity as he thanked supporters and his wife Janey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Janey
Texas
Atty
John Hill Hill
Uvalde County
Lask
The Stars and Stripes 200 Years A US Symbol
The piece notes the flag’s 200th anniversary on June 14 1777 and traces its growth with the nation as of that milestone. It highlights the enduring symbolic role of the Stars and Stripes in American history and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Escaped killer hunt narrows as Powell surrenders
A state police helicopter spotted David Lee Powell, 27, and two other escapees near the Tennessee prison. Powell awaited surrender on a road while ground crews moved in. the other two fled into the mountains as authorities continued the search for James Earl Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
James Karl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
David Lee Powell
Powell
Woods
King
Five inmates escape Brushy Mountain. search continues
Inmates led by Ray eluded pursuit Friday night and fled into East Tennessee hills as authorities, including Deputy Warden Herman C. Davis, intensify efforts. Gov. Ray Blanton orders extreme caution in recapture as reporters swarm the scene and the wall breach is linked to a 10 foot ladder made from scrap pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
Herman C. Davis
Brushy Mountain State Prison
Davis
Nashville
Ray Blanton
Ray
VA health system urged to merge with general care
A National Academy of Sciences study says the massive VA health program is obsolete and costly and should gradually integrate into the general health system. The 11 page report notes adequate veteran care but cites cost and quality issues and warns against dismantling VA hospitals. Veterans groups criticized the idea, urging preservation of a separate VA system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans Administration
National Academy of Sciences
Congress
Veterans Groups
Max Cleland
T Can
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
Cranston
R. D. “Bulldog’’ Smith
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Academy
National Research Council
V.A. Health
Property revaluations spark Amarillo tax office clash
Money is at the heart of a growing dispute between commercial property owners and the city school tax office over revaluations in Amarillo. Investors push for a city wide reappraisal while Tax Assessor-Collector Jim Nugent says revaluations are complete and the market rise is already reflected since 1972. The issue arose during a City Commission meeting and petitions seek delays in implementing reassessed values on all commercial parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tom Dawkins
Dawkins
City Commission
Amarillo Independent School District
Amarillo Junior College
Amarillo Hospital
Tax Office
Board of Equalization
Jim Nugent
Nugent
Cern
Nude Cruise Sputters Through Plainview Streets
In Plainview Texas groups of teen girls have driven around nude prompting Hale County Sheriff Charles Tue to report several sightings. He described it as streaking in cars with no arrests yet and warned indecent exposure charges could bring up to a year in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview. Tex
Texas
Hale County
Charles Tue
Tue
Plainview
Dads Given Dubious Honors Contest at Donaldson's
In Minneapolis a Father's Day contest with nearly 5000 entries sought the world's greatest dad. Categories range from Lover to Sleeper with prizes including a Smithsonian trip and an Ice Cream Zoo Party. Winners named June 17 and an Awards Banquet is set for June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson's Department Store
Lover
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Intellect
Twin Cities
Cook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Preston Smith
Allan Shivers
Beauford Jester
Raul Jimenez
Fort Worth
Odessa
Mars
Vikings 1
Seattle Slew
Page
Aris
Gaught
Ince
Elks Lodge 923
Clyde. Does
Elks
Houston
Dee” Deford
J. Dean Christy
Curtis Croft
Minneapolis
MacDonald's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!