Outrageous Rambles and Policy Talk From Local Columns
Jim's Gems reviews a chaotic mix of local gossip and political critique. It mocks Lynn M Whorter, discusses vacation plans, reflects on the Road District issue, blasts Teddy Kennedy, condemns liberal critics of Vietnam, praises a speech at Commencement, notes a proposed state minimum wage bill, and laments rising taxes in Austin and Washington.
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Jim Winter
Lynn M.whorter
Church of Christ Here
Kentucky
McWhorter
Lynn
T. A. Harbin
Clay County
Bowie
Teddy Kennedy
Kennedy
Teddy
Hyannis Port
Washington
Viet Nam
101St Airborne
Hamburger Hill
Massasschusettes
Teddy Boy
General Abrams
Senator McGovern
McCarthy
Boy Wonder
America
U. S
Gus Mutscher
Dec Blanchard
Charles Finnell
Tom Creighton
Austin
Road Bond Issue Defeated in Bowie District
Voters in road district 2-A rejected a 290000 proposal to complete highway 287 and construct a northern Bow ie thoroughfare by 661 to 450. The measure required a two thirds majority to pass. Local officials note no immediate plans for another road bond election and discuss why Bowie may not buy right of way for the project.
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Bowie
Roy D. Sanders, Jr
John Bennett
Brooks Winn
City summer recreation program to begin June 2
The city sponsored program starts Monday morning at 8 in the Junior High Gym with free activities for boys and girls. 130 boys and 91 girls have signed up. organizers Raymond Clements and Gail Bumpus expect a large turnout. Donations are sought to fund supplies, contact J R Matlock at 872 3228 or 872 1152.
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Raymond Clements
Gail Bumpus
J.R. Matlock
Gainesville Seniors Outing Heads to Eastern Cities
The high school seniors depart Gainesville at 2 30 p m by train for a trip visiting Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington D C They will spend three days in the capital and return through Chicago to Gainesville Con t on page 6
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Gainesville
Bowie
Chicago
Detroit
Niagara Falls
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington D.C
Gaines
Lake Slicers Par Tee Tournament Grows Record Field
The Lake Slicers Par Tee draws a large entry with over 120 golfers mailing in. A pro-am is set for Wednesday June 5 with qualifying rounds Friday and the gala three day event hosted by the club. Club president John Smith notes excellent course conditions may yield a record low score. Ladies’ activities are planned during the tournament.
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Lake Slicers
Carl Catlin
U.S
John Smith
Re-districting Battle in Montague County Stalemate
Montague County four commissioners remain split over a new redistricting plan under the one man one vote ruling. Judge Glen Jones says no three can agree, with each commissioner backing a different plan. Freeman’s proposal targets Ed Cooksey and Bev Wood. Wood resists changes due to current 25 percent share. The Bowie News notes potential action may wait for higher court direction.
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Montague County
U.S. Supreme Court
Glen Jones
Jones
Bowie News
Bev Wood
Blake Freeman
Ed Cookesey
Jack Winn
Freeman
Ed Cooksey
Saint Jo
Bowie
Forestburg
Nocona
Judge Jones
Wise County
Free Swim Splash Day in Bowie at Municipal Pool
Daily program on June 2 offers free swim from 1 to 8 pm with two lifeguards. After Tuesday admission rises to 25 cents for under 12 and 50 cents for others. season tickets cost 10 dollars for under 12, 12.50 for over 12, and a family ticket is 25 dollars.
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Bowie
Bowie Municipal
W. D. Barnes
Barnes
Boys Summer League Opens With Six Games Tonight
Six games share the schedule starting at 5 30 p m with Pee Wee Robert s Radiator Hornets facing V F W Veterans at the National Guard Armoury field. At 6 45 Guard Armoury field hosts a clash as Etter Bulldogs meet Ragsdale Red Horses. At 8 30 Bowie Radiator Roadrunners battle First National Bank Bucks.
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Pee Wee Boys
Robert’s Radiator Hornets
V.F.W
National Guard Armoury
Guard Armoury Field
Etter Bulldogs
Ragsdale Red Horses
Bowie Radiator Roadrunners
First National Bank Bucks
Bowie duo chosen for 1969 Texas American Legion Boys State
On Page 7 Dansby and Welch were named to represent Bowie at the 1969 session of Texas American Legion Boys State. Program Chairman Boyd Griffin announced the selections from Speake-Meyer Post No. 252. Rich ard Dansby and Tim Welch are sons of local Bowie residents.
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Bowie
Texas American Legion Boys State
Boyd Griffin
Speake-Meyer
American Legion
Richard Dansby
Melvin Dansby
E. Tarrant
Texas
Tim Welch
Bill Jack Evans
Garlington Street
Con’t
Bowie Chamber Publishes Community Development Checklist
The Bowie Chamber of Commerce released an industrial development checklist in book form. It was distributed to civic clubs and citizens to answer to the best of their ability. The questions focus on community betterment research analysis and industrial sites.
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Bowie Chamber of Commerce
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David Ramsey
Connie Duchaine
Don Duncan
Phyllis Bentley
Patterson Studio
Jim
Terry Morgan
North Ward
Helen Stephens
Mrs. Stephens
Dansby-Welch
Chamber
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