BEAUTIFUL SONG AND LOYALTY REFLECTIONS IN TEXAS VOICE
The piece muses on balance between pride and decency in a Texan frame. It questions loyalty to a president and the risk of aides implicating the chief without his knowledge. It also contrasts rugged bravado with a taste for subtler values.
Presidential clemency debate and loyalty in appointments
The passage argues that loyalty and power influence presidential aides, risking illegal subversion of constitutional duty. It cites Haldeman, Erlichman, Dean, and MacGruder as examples and questions the president's judgment in appointing loyal lieutenants who may not meet oath requirements, risking disservice to the nation.
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White House
Erwin Committee
Haldeman
Erlichman
Dean
MacGruder
Rockdale anglers survive storm as tree sinks their boat
Finis Voyles and Lee Luckey of Rockdale narrowly escaped when a thunderstorm with tornado-like winds felled a huge sycamore on the San Gabriel River. The metal boat sank, both men swam to shore, one with a badly broken arm needing surgery, and they quipped that it happens when hay balers go fishing.
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Finis Voyles
Lee Luckey
Rockdale
San Gabriel River
Rabies Shots Planned After Rabid Animals Found in Snook
Snook officials announce a rabies vaccination line next Saturday after two cows and two skunks in the area tested rabid. Several residents in the Snook area will follow a vaccination plan as a precaution.
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Snook
Waterfowl Area Studied on Somerville Reservoir
Two tracts totaling 3500 acres on Somerville Reservoir are available to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department under a license from the U S Corps of Engineers. The land would be used for wildlife management focusing on waterfowl. Flat terrain and abundant water offer strong potential to attract and hold waterfowl, engineers say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Somerville Reservoir
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
U. S. Corps of Engineers
IRS Probes Belton Officials Pay Raise Details
Representatives of the Internal Revenue Service will inspect Belton county records on salaries for elected Bell County officials. The inquiry covers raises from 1968 through 1972 with a prior raise dated January 1, 1969 and a new raise effective April 1, 1973.
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Belton
Internal Revenue Service
Bell County
IRS
Lampasas Mayor opposes LCRA rate increase
Mayor Henry Campbell told the Lampasas city council that the city remains under contract with the LCRA but should pursue other electricity options. He criticized LCRA management for three years of inattention and urged support against a rate hike.
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Lampasas
Henry Campbell
Lower
Colorado River Authority
LCRA
Cameronites Invited To Visit Fort Hood
Cameron residents are invited by Lt Gen G P Sneff Jr to tour Fort Hood on June 27. The five hour event runs 10 a m to 3 p m with lunch at a troop dining facility and registrations due by Friday June 22 at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Chamber of Commerce
G. P. Sneff, Jr
Cameron
Fort Hood
Charles McGregor
Chamber
McGregor
County Contractors Dismantle Magna Craft Site for Jail
Milam County Commissioners Court approved a $950 contract with Bill Harry Lumber Co of Waco to dismantle the south and east sides of the Magna Craft building for a new jail site. The deal covers labor and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Commissioners Court
Bill Harry Lumber Co
Waco
Magna Craft
Trustees Plan Field House for Yee High
Cameron school trustees discussed the tax rate at a regular meeting but will wait to set it at the July session. An architect from Bryan presented sketches for a Yee High field house with estimated cost at 75 000 to 80 000 dollars.
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Cameron
Bryan
Yee High
Ada Henderson
D. R. Dodson
Jack Ruzicka
Wanda Coleman
Carol Farr
Sharon Gandy
Ruth Sharp
Dodson
Maxie Morgan
Vo Ag
L. W. Stroup
City notices owners on weed trash rule
Edwin A. Bigbee, city building inspector and fire marshal, sends letters to property owners about a 1958 ordinance requiring weeds and grass to be cut and rubbish removed. Violations carry up to a $50 fine and a ten day compliance period with penalties including lien or court action if not followed.
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Edwin A. Bigbee
Bigbee
Cameron
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