Preston Smith For Governor Editorial Endorsement
An editorial endorses Preston Smith for Texas governor citing his 18 years in public service, conservative yet progressive stance, and proven leadership. It highlights plans for education, industrial development, job training, environment, law enforcement, state spending, highways, tourism, and human relations while praising his honesty and business judgment. The Standard backs him as the next governor.
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Texas
Preston Smith
House of Representatives
Preston
Williamson County
Open Letter on Washington Disturbance by Brady Native
Steve Rawlings, a Brady native and federal employee, writes about the Washington violence prompted by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s murder. He notes a curfew, 12,000 federal troops, and about 5,000 arrests, with most effects felt in Shaw and Cardoza ghettos.
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the Standard
Steve Rawlings
Washington
Dpd. C
Steve
Wayne Rawlings
Brady
Martin Luther King, Jr
Brady Rainfall Totals 2.68 Inches for Week
Brady area received 2.68 inches of rain this week ending Tuesday afternoon, bringing the year total to 17.89 inches and about 18 inches above normal. Monday’s thunderstorm dumped 1.75 inches with additional amounts across the county, while Tuesday’s drizzle reached .05 inches before nightfall. City officials note Brady Lake runoff but warn it will take more rain to refill the lake as it covers more territory. Ranchers welcome moisture but farmers face stalled spring plowing and planting.
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Brady
J. R. Cochran
Brady Lake
Cinton Newlin
Briscoe Set for Texas Governor Reception Next Tuesday
Dolph Briscoe, candidate for governor, visits Plateau Restaurant Tuesday from 2 50 p m to 5 30 p m. He is active in the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn and the Boy Scouts of America. All friends and supporters are invited.
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Dolph Briscoe
Plateau
Uvalde
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Assn
Boy Scouts of America
Wool Prices Rise Above 1967 Levels at Local Sale
At Farmers-Ranchers Co-op sealed bid sale buyers bought 119,813 pounds of 249,883 pounds offered with 115,652 rejected and 30,857 pending. Prices for 12-month wool ranged 50 to 54 per pound grease, top 58.8. Eight-month wool sold 43.5 to 45.4 per pound grease. Top buyer was Brady’s Robert L. Roddie for Prouvost Lefebvre Co. of Boston.
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Crowers
Farmers-Ranchers Co-op
Brady
Robert L. Roddie
Prouvost, Lefebvre Co., Inc
Boston
Mass
Roddie
Forte
Nichols and Co
Texas Tornado Safety Rules Issued As Peak Approaches
DPS coordinator C. O. Layne says Texas led the nation with 252 tornadoes last year and the state is entering its peak. The department released safety guidance for storm cellars, ditch shelter, and staying calm while monitoring radio advisories.
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Texas
C. O. Layne
Department of Public Safety
Texans
Layne
DPS
U.S. Weather Bureau
Brady Chamber Banquet April 18 Guests Omar Burleson
Brady Chamber of Commerce invites members to its annual membership banquet on April 18. George Purcell will arrange ticket delivery. reservations due by April 15. Guest speaker is Congressman Omar Burleson of Anson. Distinguished Service Award to be presented, last year to Frank Roddie Jr.
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Brady Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
George Purcell
C-C
Omar Burleson
Anson
Frank Roddie, Jr
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