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Permanent State Capitol Residents Speculate On 1965 Elections
After another legislative session permanent capitol residents discuss likely candidates for governor and Congress. Atty Gen Waggoner Carr surfaces as possible opponent to GOP Len John Tower, with others like Jim Wright and Preston Smith flagged for potential runs. Districting shifts and constitutional amendments loom, along with retirements and party maneuvering across Texas politics.
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Texas Press Association
Austin
Tex
State Capitol
Waggoner Carr
John Tower
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
Carr
John Connally
Washington
Connally
Senate
Dorem
Len Prartklin Spears
San Antonio
Preston Smith
Dies Jr
Lufkin
Charles Wilson
Trinity
John Dowdy
Athens
Texas
Bexar County
Mexico
Abraham Karen
Laredo
Walter Richter
Gonzales
Gien Kothmann
Wayne Connally
Floresville
Merrill Connally
Crovernor Connally