Odessa turf battles stir Texas probe push
A Dallas Times Herald report asserts W C Noel of Odessa chairs the TLCB and has ordered a state probe into alleged gambling at a private club, with Gov. Connally vowing to uncover the TICE affair. Odessa details include Tom W Pinkie Roden’s corporate ties and Hardeman denying representation, while legislators Mauzy Harris and others push for a legislative inquiry despite unsettled committee status.
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Meier reception and union meetings in Baytown area
FRIENDS OF Herb Meier invite a reception on his retirement as Humble's Baytown Refinery manager. The event runs from 7:25 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Refinery Activity Building. Gulf Coast Industrial Workers Union board of stewards meets 5:45 p.m. Monday at the union hall. A 7 p.m. full membership meeting discusses the wage offer posted by Humble and Enjoy. Pete Brewer urges attendance.
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Residence Rule Solved Glenn Vickery Named JP in Harris
Harris County Commissioners Court cleared the way to appoint Glenn Vickery as Justice of the Peace of Precinct 3 to succeed the late M. M. Brown after redrawing precinct lines. Vickery, a 25 year old Northshore attorney and state representative, will take the post this week and resign his House seat to run in the May 4 Democratic primary for another term. He lives at 727 Grand Oaks in Northshore, was born in Houston, and is a UH economics graduate who worked for Texas Bardiene and Cinclair Petrochemical while studying. The story notes a related KC Knights event and that Vickery invited support from Baytown citizens.
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Clear Weather After Massive Texas Thunderstorm System
A large thunderstorm system swept the Texas coast then moved out, clearing skies in South Texas after four days of rain. Major floods hit the diascosa, lower Frio, and lower Nueces rivers, the worst since Hurricane Beulah. Three Rivers and its schools faced closures. some residents evacuated, but no immediate danger to homes. Floodwaters extended north of the main trouble spots as officials urged protection of livestock and equipment. Rain totals reached 2.22 inches in Galveston and over an inch in Houston and other areas, with lingering showers along the coast into the morning.
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Trustees Weigh Options After Two Bids Refused
Trustees will discuss handling nearly 1 million dollars in school construction awards after BHM Construction Co. of Baytown and Wood-Leppard Co. of Houston refused to accept split awards for eight school projects. Young Mechanical accepted its award at Sam Houston Elementary. The board may reject bids, rebid, or award to a single contractor and will also review a professional consultant agreement request and bids for 114 television sets for the new educational television system.
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Romney and Nixon duel for GOP pace in 1968 race
Gov. Romney signals he will not back any rival beside Nixon for the Republican nomination. Texas official Hill rules out other runs by resigning his post to pursue the governorship. The AP summary notes violence in Texas and international turmoil amid oil concerns and North Korean incidents.
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Nixon Sounds GOPs War Cry Time For Change
Richard Nixon, veteran GOP campaigner, spoke to a Houston luncheon and urged change as he criticized President Johnson. He praised Sen John Tower and predicted a strong Texas GOP showing in 1968 with improved organization and unity.
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