Texas reform surge reshapes state politics after Saturday primary
Vox populi drives reform in Texas as the Dirty 30 coalition backs two gubernatorial hopefuls and ousts several incumbents. Frank W. Sharp of Houston dominates the vote, fueling calls for public hearings and town meeting style governance beyond Austin.
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Vox Populi
Reform
Texas
Dirty 30
Frank W. Sharp
Houston
Frances ‘‘Sissy
Farenthold
Uvalde
Sissy
Ben Barnes
Preston Smith
Gus Mutscher
Sharpstown
Sharp
Will Wilson
Nixon
Texas House
Waggoner Carr
Briscoe
House
Senate
Austin
Gov. Smith
U. S. House
Public involvement debate echoes in Texas legislature
The piece discusses public hearings as a path to open debate versus committee rule in Austin and state houses. It notes concerns over government size and bureaucracy, urging transparency before law. It recalls the 1971 Texas Legislature opening when Gov. Smith Lt. Gov. Barnes and Atty Gen Martin took oaths amid looming political upheaval.
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Austin
Gov. Barnes
Texas
Sharpstown
Gus Mutscher
Gov. Smith
Barnes
Atty-Gen
Martin
Fund Started For Bruedigan
A fund has been started at Cameron banks for Monroe Bruedigan a Cameron resident in critical condition after surgery at Scott and White Hospital Temple The Cameron Volunteer Firemen initiated the fund Contributions may be made at First National Bank or Citizens National Bank
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Cameron Banks
Monroe Bruedigan
Cameron
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Bruedigan
Cameron Volunteer Firemen
First National
Citizens National Bank
Alcoa Cuts Rockdale Output and Jobs in Texas
Alcoa will reduce primary aluminum at Rockdale Works by 30,000 tons annually, prompting 125 layoffs at the Central Texas plant on a seniority basis. The company calls the cutback temporary, with six of eight pot lines remaining active. Duration depends on economy, shipments, and further cost reductions.
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Alcoa
Rockdale
Central Texas
Hal Reagan
Reagan
Fred P. Bergeron
Cameron Little League Meeting Set At Community Center
The Cameron Little League organization calls a 6 p.m. meeting at the Cameron Community Center this Thursday May 11. All managers and assistant managers and any adult interested in the program are urged to attend.
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Cameron
Cameron Community Center
Runoff Set as Kubiak Wins Texas Governor Race
The June 3 runoff will pit Dolph Briscoe and Frances Sissy Farenthold for governor with seven candidates in the field including incumbent Preston Smith. Bill Hobby and Wayne Connally face off for lieutenant governor as Ralph Yarborough battles Barefoot Sanders for the U S Senate nomination. Dan Kubiak wins District 36 seat with 11 092 votes. W R Poage leads re election in the 111th District. Parish and precinct races list Adolph Gresak Gerald Vinton J M Terry Theo Terg and H N Caywood as winners in their contests.
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Dolph Briscoe
Frances ‘‘Sissy’’ Farenthold
Texas
Preston Smith
Barefoot Sanders
Ralph Yarborough
U. S
Senate
Hank Grover
al Fay
Dan Kubiak
Charles Patterson
Kubiak
Milam
Patterson
Falls
Williamson County
W. R. Poage
U. S. House
Murray Watson
Adolph Gresak
Gerald Vinton
J. M. Terry
Theo Terg
H. N. Caywood
Pet. 4
Milam County GOP selects leaders in Saturday primary
Milam County Republicans cast 45 ballots in two Rockdale and Cameron boxes. David Reagan led governor contenders with 18 votes while Hank Grover and Albert Fay followed. John Tumlinson topped state senate with 43 votes. John Tower, Maurice Angly Jr., and Jim Segrest also posted strong totals. James Luckey elected County Chairman. several precinct chairs named. Daylight Saving time and bus prohibition measures split on ballots. Precinct conventions followed polls closing at 7 p.m.
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Milam County
Republican Party
Rockdale
Cameron
David Reagan
Albert Bel Fay
Henry C
Hank) Grover
B. Thomas McElroy
Reagan
Hank Grover
Albert Fay
John G. Tower
U. S
Maurice Angly, Jr
Jim Segrest
Jack Tumlinson
J. Estel Johnston
Alton Logan
Cameron - Lloyd
Milam County to Host Broiler Show and Oil Test Results
Mutual Oil Company filed potential test figures for four wildcat wells in the Milbur Field near Milano. The No 1 Grabener yielded 43 BPD, No 2 W D Payne 46 BPD, No 3 Payne 36 BPD, and No 1 Grabener Payne Unit 38 BPD, all likely in the Navarro B zone. The Milam County Junior Broiler Show and Buckholts district awards banquet are set for May with 4-H and FFA participants, judging, trophies, and a bake sale.
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Mutual Oil Company of America, Inc
Milbur
Milam County
W. D. Payne
Payne
Eliza Sante Survey
Milano
Mutual Oil
Navarro
FFA
Milam County Hosts Senior Citizens Month Reception
Milam County and Cameron Community Center plan a May 13 reception at 2 p.m. to honor older residents as National Senior Citizens Month marks its 10th year. Governor Preston Smith proclaimed May for Senior Citizens Month and urged public awareness of aging issues.
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Milam County
Cameron Community Center
West 6Th Street
County Committee On Aging
Texas
Preston Smith
O. B. Harden
Smith
Governor’s Committee On Aging
Committees On
White House
Wavy Charles
Hinto Pruitt
Clyde Holliman
Frank Hanle
Firemen To Host Open House and Races
Cameron Volunteer Firemen invite residents and visitors to the open house at the fire station from 2 to 5 p.m. Races feature local and out of town pumper teams starting about 3:30 p.m. in front of the station. Firemen Ladies Auxiliary serves refreshments and offers fire truck rides for children.
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Cameron
Fire destroys Debose home in early morning blaze
Fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed a frame house at 1404 7 1/2 Street around 1 35 a.m. Sunday. Mrs Dorothy Debose and her five children occupied the home but no injuries occurred. Firemen fought the flames until 2 35 a.m. The Salvation Army seeks clothes and furnishings for the family now staying at 907 S Burleson.
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Dorothy Debose
Salvation Army
S. Burleson
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