People still control the expanding federal government
The piece argues that federal growth over the past decade risks eroding public control as bureaucracy expands. It notes rising debt and spending, welfare program growth, and calls for state and local solutions, while affirming Congress holds the power of money appropriation and thus public oversight remains essential.
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United States
Eisenhower
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Pioneer day draws 500 in Deaf Smith County
The Mid Plains Pioneer Day in Deaf Smith County draws more than 500 participants. The event notes include an oldest attendee aged 97 and the oldest woman at 92, reflecting a wide local turnout across Hereford.
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Hereford
Deaf Smith County
Bull Barn
Mid- Plains
Six constitutional amendments approved by Texas Legislature
The 60th Texas Legislature approved six proposed constitutional changes for voter consideration this fall. Other amendments listed include revenue bonds for industry, retirement system revisions, tax exemptions, and consolidating duties in El Paso and Tarrant counties. Special session adjourned at midnight May 29 with Gov. Connally signaling a fall return.
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Texas
Texarkana
el Paso
Tarrant
John Connally
Capitol
Texas Highway Department Hero Rescues Campers and Trees
The Texas Highway Department and two brothers from its ranks rescue campers near Garner State Park and save six people stranded by flood waters. R. S. Cox warns campers of high water and leads evacuations while Bayles Roe and Everett Roe rescue a family from Bull Head Creek. Jerry Lovelace saves a woman and her grandson near Bovina, reflecting a culture of public service and personal sacrifice.
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Rea
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Texas Tech
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Childress
J. H. Leavell
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