Texas political moves stir in early 1968 election talk
In Texas, Governor Connally weighs a possible fourth term while Lt. Gov. Preston Smith Speaker Ben Barnes and ex-Atty. Gen. Warren Carr tease the Democratic primary. Supreme Court hopefuls Norvell Griffith may not seek re election as candidates swirl for two posts. Highway changes shift personnel as De Berry replaces Dingwall and Greer retires, with four more admin moves. Texas Research League earns top GRA award for Metropolitan Texas report.
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Preston Smith
Ben Harnes
Warroner Carr
Connally
Barnes
Carr
State Supreme Court
James R. Norvell
Meade F. Griffith
Texas
Texas Research League
Governmental Research Association
Boston
Alvin A. Burrer
League
James W. McGrew
Letters From Doole and Austin Touch Local Skies and Taxes
Doole Texas residents recall a low flying jet traced to Sherwood McNeely while Doole youths recall air service. A Texas commission reviews a highway proposal amid population and culture concerns. Austin sales tax vote results push toward a 1 percent city tax set to start in 1968 and several cities approve the tax while Electra rejects it. Also notes on open meetings law ruling and Republican party appointments in Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Robert S Calvert
Electra
Wichita Falls
Aransas Pass
Elgin
Orange Grove
Henrietta
Iamleside
Nacordoches
Fi Paso
Port Aransas
Taylor
Texarkana
Brady News Brings School Taxes and Local Happenings
The McCulloch County tax rate for state and county plus school and city totals 4.01 dollars per hundred, up from 3.76, with county rate unchanged. A Brady concert on the courthouse plaza drew a large crowd, while local moves include a highway commission candidacy, playground equipment purchase for Richards Park, and a California Creek boys' cotton picking record.
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Schenel
City
McCulloch County
C. H. Plaza
Lester Callaway
Brady
Calf Creek
Clarence
Sammie Morris
J. E. Morris
Carl
McCulloch
Sammie
Jim Harkrider
Brady Schools Cafeteria Menu October 11 1967
Brady schools list cafeteria offerings for Monday October 11 1967. Menu includes Barbecue beef with sides, Frito pie with steamed rice, Roast with gravy and vegetables, hot dog with bun and toppings, Beef stew with corn bread, and fruit or dessert. All menus subject to change.
Bride of Brady man Weds Army Veteran in Fast Brady
A Brady groom, an Army veteran discharged in April after three years service, marries a local bride raised in Brady. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Edwards and is noted for her popularity and sweet disposition. The couple reside with the bride’s parents in East Brady while he works at Bedridge Steam Laundry.
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Texas
Toronto
Walt Warner
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Warner
Canada
North America
Ghaitin
Sack Rutherford
Rockwood
May
Waldrip
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Rutherford
Arthur Neal
Paul Haddow
Rochelle
Brady
Margaret McClure
Abilene
Abilene Christian College
Mary Lyle Vincent
Lela Strickland
Mary Jo Adkins
Margaret Clarke
Houston
Eulalia Gavit
Zenda Aschbacher
Denton
W. N. White
Oma Willoughby
Austin
State University
Roy Wilkerson
Rachel
Messrs
Gerald Adkins
Glenn Ricks
W. P. Fpuckner
Ola Edwards
Ward L. Baucom
Koerth Gin
Che
Bedridge
Mrs. Bauiiois
Fast Brady
Melvin P-TA Meets Tuesday Evening
The Melvin P-TA will meet on Tuesday October 10 at 7 30 p m in the Melvin High School auditorium to discuss school activities and upcoming events.
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P-Ta
Melvin
Melvin High School
Concho County Singing Convention Set at Eden Church
The Concho County Singing Convention meets Sunday at 2 p.m. in the First Methodist Church in Eden for a community singing event.
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Concho County
First Methodist Church
Eden
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John Connally
Bo J. DeBerry
Dallas
J. Dingwall Dingwall
Fryncer de. Witt Greer
Archie J. Shérred
Odessa
John G. Keller
Heaumont
Engrineer
DeBerry Franklin Carter Young
San Antonio
Keller
Paul H. Coleman
Sherrod
Texas Railroad Commission
Middle East
Commission
Beulah
Camino del Norte
Midland
Texas Highway Commission
Big Bend
Denver
U. S. 90
Doole, Texas
Brady, Texas
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Renal
Doole
Sherwood McNeely
Sherwood
Lubbock
Amarillo
Atty
Crawford Martin
Jay Anderson
East Bernard
Remon I
Jim Griffith
San Marcos
Joe Burkett
W. OD. Cowan
San Saba
State Highway Commission
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Richards’ Park
Messie
H. N. Cook
W.F. Ballou
Brady Chamber of Commerce
J. L. McHaffy
C. A. Bryant Co
J. L. Cagle
Pear Valley
Wilson Jordan
June
John Slaughter
C. BE. OH
Albert Finegan Price
Upper Cow Creek
Ledbetter
Cow Creek
Callines
J. S. Wyres
Alsc
Roy
Wyres
Menard
Junction
Ceerpa
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Broadmoor
Lohn
Cow Gap
Elsie Rudolph
Coleman
Kitten
Bill Blair
Trev Cooper
Justice
Jake
Brady Schools
Priday
DRS, Ellis & Ellis Optometrists
Nat'l Bank
Brownwood
P. O. Box
Smith-Corona Electric
Smith-Corona Electric Portables
Smith-Gorona
Goodsyear Marathon Tire
Blackwall
Goodyear
Fed
Suag
Herb Alpert
THE
Tijuana Brass
Ce Arena
Celeste Holm
Mame
Music Hall Daily
Coliseum
Esplanade
Tahiti Nul Revue
Colossal Free Circus
Mark Wilson
Allakazam
Mobil Sky Revue
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East Texas
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Texas International
Sinclair's Dinosaurs
AGE OF Steam
Southwestern Historical Wax Museum
Children's Barnyard
Goodyear Service Store
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