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Midlander Named To DPS Board
William K. Blakemore II, Midland rancher and oilman, named to the Texas Public Safety Commission to fill the unconfirmed term of J. C. Looney. The term runs to December 31, 1969. Blakemore holds multiple Midland and Houston board roles and directs several entities. The Senate did not confirm Looney previously, and the governor must reappoint or nominate by January 14, 1969.
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Austin
William K. Blakemore II
Midland
Texas Public Safety Commission
Department of Public Safety
J. C. Looney
Edinburg
State Senate
Looney
Senate