UT Regent Fires Up Connally Rift in 1964 Letter Controversy
Dallas AP reports Democratic national committeeman Redditt released a June 10 1964 letter from Frank Erwin accusing Governor Connally of viewing architectural contracts for a Texas Western College project as valuable gifts awarded by the state. The missive sparked a long running dispute over Nesmith’s architect selection and bid processes.
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Nesmith
el Paso County
Calling All Home Makers By Tony Schillaci Carding Care Of Carpets
Cleaning guidance from Tony Schillaci ALD covers dust removal and weekly vacuuming to prevent soil embedment. Professional cleaning yearly is advised. removable rugs can be shampooed or dry cleaned. Immediate stain removal is emphasized with detergent solution and vinegar. Clip loose tufts, avoid pulling. shading is not a defect.
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Tony Schillaci
ALD
Patricia Mooré Named Finalist in 1964 NCTE Awards
Patricia Ann Mooré, a Robert and Lee High School senior, is a late finalist in the National Council of Teachers of English 1964 achievement awards. NCTE nominated about 8,000 students. 860 became finalists from 620 schools in 59 states plus DC and abroad.
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Robert& Lee High School
National Council of Teachers
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R.squire
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Champaign
Fewer People Off Jobs Texas Reports Unemployment Drop
A Texas Employment Commission annual report to Gov. Connally shows fewer unemployed, a black unemployment trust fund for the year ending Aug. 31, 1963, and rising nonfarm job placements. Manufacturing and nonfarm employment increased while farm jobs fell due to mechanization. Training programs under the Manpower Development and Training Act trained 1,949 workers, with 932 completing training and 52 finding jobs by year end.
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Accused Man In Rights Murder Case Is Described As Nice Guy
Horace D. Barnette, 25, named by the FBI as aiding in the slayings of three civil rights workers in Mississippi, is described by employers as a nice fellow and good worker. He was among 71 arrested on related charges. A Meridian commissioner dismissed charges against 39 of 21 after blocking FBI testimony about an alleged confession. A Shreveport hearing will be set for Barnette. His former Meridian employer recalled him as an outstanding employee who left for personal reasons.
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Horace D. Barnette
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FSI
Two Young Texans Die In Auto Crash Near Falfurrias
In a rain crash on U.S. 281 five miles north of Falfurrias, John D. Lester 74 of Los Fresnos died. James L. Byron 46 of Austin was injured with a broken leg and facial cuts. Byron’s sedan crossed in front of Lester’s pickup.
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Los Fresnos
James L. Byron
Austin
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Billie Sol Estes Offer to Lease Ghost Town Refused
Promoters Billie Sol Estes Paul Slone of El Paso and Sam Burke of Las Cruces sought to lease a Madrid area ghost town as a tourist attraction but the owner Joe Huber said it was not a good business deal. The site linked to a once thriving mining town near Albuquerque.
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Estes
Paul Slone
el Paso
Sam Burke
Las Cruces
N.M
Madrid
Albuquerqus
Duchess Will Accompany Him Former British Monarch In Houston For Surgery
AP reports the Duke of Windsor, aged about 70, is to have corrective arterial surgery in Houston at Methodist Hospital performed by Dr. Michael De Bakey. The former king Edward VII, now Duke of Windsor, is described as suffering a possible abdominal aneurysm. His wife, Wallis Simpson, will accompany him. a hospital aide offered scant details about the ailment or heart involvement.
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Belgian Minister Spaak to address UN Security Council
Belgian Foreign Minister Paul-Henri Spaak will brief the UN Security Council on Congo events. He will defend Belgium's humanitarian paratroop withdrawal from Stanleyville and accuse Soviet tactics amid African charges. Spaak will cite bringing Tshombe and rebel leader Gbenge together last summer to end the revolt.
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