Texans Eye Shifts in Politics and Growth in 1960s Era
The piece notes incumbents and former leaders in Democratic races fading in May and June primaries, cites Will Wilson’s Nixon Administration loss, and Waggoner Carr’s indictment as examples. It discusses Texas growth, government reform, Common Cause, and the Dallas–Fort Worth jetport project shaping the state’s national role.
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Democratic Party
U. S
House
Times
Will Wilson
Waggoner Carr
Texas
Gulf Coast
Dallas- Fort Worth
State Board Cuts Auto Insurance Rates
The State Insurance Board orders a about 15 percent cut in Cameron with an 11 percent state-wide reduction already since Friday. Lower loss ratios in Cameron permit bigger drops in collision and comprehensive costs.
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State
Cameron
State Insurance Board
National Safety Council
Dan Kubiak
Preston Smith
Kubiak
Texas
Georgetown crowd gathers for high school bond presentation
Thirty five people attended a district wide meeting in the high school auditorium to hear officials explain the proposed new high school and financing plan ahead of the September 16 bond election. Among attendees were five school board members, five program participants, four school personnel and four journalists, leaving seventeen other citizens.
Burglars Break Into Singer's Grill in Rockdale Heist
In Rockdale an unusual break-out burglary at Singer's Grill after closing time netted about $365 in cash. The thieves hid in the cafe then escaped through a rear door after breaking a screen door. Sheriff Carl Black is investigating.
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Singer’s Grill
Carl Black
State health department warns Burleson County on waste disposal
Representatives of the Texas State Department of Health notified Burleson County residents of violations of state laws on waste disposal. The department has received complaints about septic tank effluent discharging into roadside ditches and open fields.
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Somerville
Texas State Department of Health
Burleson County
Mart Council Sees Support for Regional Prison Site
A Waco opposition group to the regional prison proposed assisting Mart in securing the site. The Mart city council reaffirmed its desire to host the regional prison in the area.
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Waco
Waco Municipal Airport
Mart City Council
Mart
Caldwell School Expands With New Buildings and Remodels
Caldwell High School adds several new structures this year. A band hall is finished, a pre employment farm machinery workshop is under construction, the food lab and homemaking department are being remodeled, and a chain link fence surrounds the football field.
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Caldwell
Caldwell High School
Jurode Trial Set For September in Hearne Slayings
Lee Murray Jurode of Hearne faces trial for the May 17 slaying of Mrs. Jim Stovall. The district court in Franklin will hear the case September 25 with Judge W. C. Wallace presiding. Elmer McVey of Bryan is appointed defense counsel.
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Lee Murray
Jurode
Hearne
Jim Stovall
Franklin
W. C. Wallace
Hearne Bank
H. D. Kelly
Elmer McVey
Bryan
Falls County Youth Fair Set For Saturday
The Falls County Youth Fair will be held on Sept 16 at Cedar Springs with improvements such as an expanded livestock shed new restrooms and new water lines to the livestock area. Directors will run carnival games from 1 to 5 p m to entertain attendees and raise funds.
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Falls County
Cedar Springs
Buckholts Opens Office Education Class For Adults
Buckholts High School will offer a Vocational Office Education class for adults. Leon Brady, the superintendent, says subjects include typing and bookkeeping taught in two weekly sessions of two hours. Open to nonresidents with a high school diploma. calls accepted 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 593-2744 for enrollment.
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Buckholts High School
Leon Brady
PTA Meeting Set For Tuesday
The Cameron PTA will hold its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday September 12 at 7 30 p m at the Yee High football field. The Yee High Band will give a concert and the program will introduce the school faculty.
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Cameron Pta
Yee High
Tivy tops Lampasas in 13 to 7 football thriller
Kerrville Tivy edged Lampasas 13-7 as Zane Lancaster raced 85 yards for the lone TD in the third quarter. Ennis defeated Gatesville 28-20 after a clutch fourth quarter surge. Rockdale held on to beat Copperas Cove 25-24, and Midway beat Belton 20-8 as Belton shut down Midway after halftime.
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TIVY
Lampasas
Lampasas Badgers
Kerrville
Zane Lancaster
ENNIS
Gatesville
Gatesville Hornets
Rockdale
Copperas Cove Bulldogs
Midway
Belton
Big Red
City Permits Hit 815650 in Year Totals Rise
City building permits for the year reach 815650 with additions for a doctor's clinic and a restaurant under construction. New home construction totals 252650 with 66800 issued in June to August, while remodeling for the period totals 45000 and 30000 for Duke and Ayres. New construction now totals 374000 including 140000 for St Edward clinic and 10000 for a new Milam Motel area restaurant.
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Crockett St
St. Edward Hospital
St. Edward Doctor’s Clinic
Milam Motel
Favored Ducks Upset By Yoemen
Cameron Yoemen beat the favored Ducks 7 0 to open the season as Taylor fumbled five times and intercepted once. Will Turner connected with Jackie Chubb for 39 yards, George Whiteside added a rushing score, and Gene Kopriva kicked the extra point to seal the win.
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Cameron Yoemen
Taylor
Ducks
Cameron Taylor
Cameron
Will Turner
Jackie Chubb
Yeemen
George Whiteside
Turner
Roland Young
Gene Kopriva
Sophmore
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Rosemund
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Rosebud Lott
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