Shivers Victory and Texas Tourism Losses Highlighted
Texas economy expert Melton notes gains in manufacturing and employment since 1947 but warns tourist trade collapsed with 800000 visitors lost annually and 77 million dollars in potential income lost over two years due to a constitutional ban on advertising. Final election returns show Gov Shivers winning by large margin and Lyndon B. Johnson defeating Carlos Watson.
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Melton
Texas
Shivers’ Hat
Texas Election Bureau
Shivers
Ted R. Crockett
Lyndon B. Johnson
Carlos Watson
Mystery blast roils Texas again with no known cause
A recent blast in Granger joins earlier September Austin explosions with undetermined origins. Across Texas debates swirl over causes from jets to children at play as officials tally inductions and separations in the service, narcotics trafficking, and public safety updates.
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Granger
Austin
Texas
Department of Public Safety
TDPS
Rio Grande
W. E. Naylor
Department
Hallmark Christmas Cards Offer at The Standard
Hallmark Christmas cards available with or without personal imprinting at The Standard. Customers may choose designs and request customization services for holiday greetings.
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Clifton Webb
Arlene Dahl
June Allyson
van Heflin
Lauren Bacall
Fred McMurray
Erne Wilde
Arlene
Brady Theatre
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Tex
James F. Melton
Governor’s Economic Advisory Commission
Pease School
Allan Shivers
Central Texas
Gartman’s
Barton Motors
Texas Department of Public Safety
James A. Sands
Waco
John H. Winters
State Department of Public Welfare
Ben S. Peek
Late Hospital Board
Texas Research League
Southwest Texas Fha
Austin Realtors
C. T. Macleod
FHA
San Antonio
Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Beaumont
State
Supreme Cour
Internal Revenue Service
Southwest Region
Supreme Court
San Antonio Express
Express Publishing CO
Frank H. Corder
Brady
Menard
American Legion
Music By
Jim Fletcher
Menard American Legion Hall
Lipton
Turkeys
Fryers xi
Toms
Armour
Libby’s
del Monte Pineapple
Bordo
Happy Host
Dan Libby
del Monte
Campbell's Tomato Soup
Delsey
Snowdrift
Coffee ‘Amiration
Hunt
Brady Band
Bett
Chocker
Angel Food
Batty Crocker Ginger
Beatty Crocker Brownie
Pillsbury Or
Ballard Biscuits
Banner
Brazil
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