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Governor Chides Writers No Objective Reporting
Austin AP report outlines Texas Governor Preston Smith facing scrutiny over a securities case. It traces his rise, 1957 meeting with Dr Baum, a friendship forming an informal investment partnership, and a 1969 stock purchase in National Bankers Life. Smith defends himself, asserts public trust, and notes reporters seek dirt over objective reporting.
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Barnes
U.S. Securities and Ex
Change Commission
House
Smith
Dr. Baum
Austin
City National Bank
National Bankers Life of
Dallas
Sharpstown State Bank
Houston
Ollie Green
Elmer Chaum
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
Gus Mutscher
National Bankers Life
Robert Spelling
Ben Barnes