Yarborough’s Fortunes in Texas Politics shape 1960s duel
The column weighs Yarborough’s standing within Texas politics as the May primary looms. It mentions Ben Barnes as a potential challenger who could unite liberal and conservative voters, but questions Barnes’ willingness to run for governor. The piece notes past political clashes with figures like Jester and Connally and critiques Yarborough’s Vietnam stance. It alludes to a crowded field and rivalries, with Ralph’s smile signaling favoritism toward others.
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Tower
Barnes
Sen. Y
Buford Jester
Price Daniel
Allan Shivers
John Connally
Preston Smith
LBJ
Yarborough
Ralph
Lloyd
George
Clifton Boys and Girls Fall to Itasca in District Showdowns
The Clifton Boys lost to Itasca 70-56 as Bridger led Clifton with 19 points and Bason added 16 for Itasca. Earlier Clifton’s girls fell 45-33 with Linda Sparks scoring 18. Bridges of Clifton had 23 points in a prior 54-52 win. Fossett 21 and Danforth 17 for China Spring. Clifton Junior High Cagers beat twice by Hamilton, with girls 22-15 and boys 18-18. Clifton girls then 9-19 and boys 30-22 at Hamilton. Next, Clifton hosts Whitney Friday January 23 in CHL action.
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Clifton
Bason
Itasca
Whitney
Hamilton
Basketball Schedule Listings for Local Teams
The page lists upcoming games with dates and locations for Whitney Grandview Itasca Whitney China Sphere and Glen Rose. B team boys start at 5 30 pm with varsity girls at 7 pm and boys varsity at 8 15 pm on district game nights.
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Whitney
Grandview
V. Mills
Itasca
China Sp
Texas Elections and Inspections Update
April 15 is the deadline for motor vehicle inspections under new law. Vehicles January inspected bear No. 1 stickers and face reinspections in 1971. Gov Smith and Lt Gov Barnes lead Texas Democrats to Miami Beach Feb 5 for a national fund raising gala. Calvert seeks reelection at age 77. DPS completes phase one of anti drug drive with 61 officers trained. George Bush of Houston announces bid for U S Senate focusing on crime policy fiscal danger and Vietnam.
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Texas
Smith
Ben Barnes
Miami Beach
Fla
Robert S. Calvert
Department of Public Safety
George Bush
Houston
U. S. Senate
Vehicle Inspection Deadline Nears for Texas Cars
Texas motorists face the April 15 1970 deadline for annual safety inspections. DPS Director Colonel Wilson Speir urges inspections now to avoid lines later. New stickers show expiration month with a required reincheck by month end. Vehicles with right side stickers have not yet been reinspected and must visit stations by April 15. The Veterans Administration reports 1969 educational allowances totaling $720 million.
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Texas
Wilson FE. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS
Clifton Record Notes Flu Affects Local Businesses And Events
Clifton Record reports a flu drop‑out and staff illness touched local businesses. The column mentions January events including a Women's Hospital Auxiliary meeting rescheduled, an art open house near Laguna Park, and tax time reminders. Rent housing scarce prompts a call for local help and voter registration forms available with a January 31 deadline.
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Clifton
Miss Nancy Swenson to Wed Lyndon Olson Jr on March 6
Mr and Mrs R Q Allen of Clifton announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Swenson to Lyndon Olson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Lyndon Olson of Waco. Wedding planned for March 6 1970 at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton. The couple will reside in Waco after the wedding where both attend Baylor University.
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Nancy Swenson
Lyndon Olson Jr
R. Q. Allen
Clifton
Lyndon Olson, Jr
Lyndon Olson
Waco
Trinity Lutheran Church
Baylor University
Poage Office Seeks Written Details for Help Requests
Congressman Poage notes early year operations require written facts with full names and dates especially when military service social security or government employment is involved. He urges signable letters with return address and reports on committee plans and farm bills as the new session begins.
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Frances
Washington
Sign-Up Window For 1970 Farm Programs Set
Bosque County ASC Chairman Clyde Henry announces sign-up for the 1970 wheat, feed grain and cotton voluntary programs runs Feb 2 through March 20 at the Meridian ASC Office. Notices and leaflets will detail projected yields and payments. In Bosque County 872 farms with 32 165 base acres for feed grains, 500 farms with 4 086 wheat allotment acres, and 406 farms with 10 978 cotton allotments participate. past sign-up rates ranged from 46 to 69 percent by crop.
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Clyde Henry
Bosque County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Meridian
Texas
Bosque County
Henry
Study Guild Hosts Jan 13 Travelogue by Joan Hoel
The Business and Professional Women's Guild held its first 1970 meeting Jan 13 at Elmo Dansbys near Clifton. Miss Joan Hoel of Dallas presented a world travelogue with slides of Japan, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, Rome, Turkey, and more. Mrs. George Harris joined as new member. next meeting Feb 10 at Mrs. Carl Remington’s.
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Business and Professional Women's Guild
Elmo Dansby
Clifton
Otto Gangsher
Ruth Arnold
Joan Hoel
Dallas
Airlines
American Airlines
Japan
Hong Kong
India
Thailand
Rome
Italy
Turkey
Miss Hoel
Calvert Hoel
Near Clifton
Joe Dahl
George Harris
Carl Remington
Gus Hoel
Clifton Independent Baptist Church Services
Clifton Independent Baptist Church lists service times including Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Worship at 7 p.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Pastor Kenneth Stevens leads activities at Corner Pecan and North Avenue in Clifton, Texas.
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Clifton
Independent Baptist Church
Pecan & N. Ave
Texas
Kenneth Stevens
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Texas Business Corporation Act
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Bel Air
Dr. Power & Air
Standefer
Chevrolet Company
Clifton Record
Sam
New Orleans
Samanthia
Bout Town
Women’s Hospital
C. W. Collier
Laguna Park
Lake Whitney
Chamber of Commerce
Record Office
Congressman Poage
Congress
Hardin
Agriculture Committee
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