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Texas senators face pressure in Johnson successor race
Texas lawmakers weigh public support in a special election to replace Lyndon Johnson. Senate contender William Blakely and Rep. Jim Wright face scrutiny, while Rep. Bruce Alger backs John Tower. Dowdy urges Texans to assess candidates’ qualifications. Also notes Lady Bird Johnson to sponsor ship launching and Yarborough's Padre Island seashore bill designation.
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