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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
The Cliron Record announces it will endorse eight candidates after reviewing candidates and issues ahead of the May 6 primary. It emphasizes careful consideration, notes 69 names on Clifton ballots, and says it will recommend from district to state levels while not endorsing local races.
In Texas 11th District veteran Bob Poage seeks re election against state senator Murray Watson. Watson brings youth vigor and Texas government experience. The piece notes Poage's seniority and chairmanship of the House Agriculture Committee and states a neutral stance.
The Clifton Record weighs in on seven gubernatorial candidates. It predicts a June run off between Ben Barnes and Dolph Briscoe, with Mrs. Farenthold third and Preston Smith fourth due to a stock fraud tie to Austin. It praises Briscoe for rural focus and notes Barnes faces trust issues over past scandals. It endorses Ralph Hall and critiques opponents Hobby and Connally.
The writer endorses incumbent Crawford Martin for Attorney General citing his record and consumer advocacy rooted in Hillsboro. They criticize his speech style as corny but affirm he remains the best choice, noting farmers are savvy and expect substance over country clichés.
The Record favors Sen. Tom Creighton of Mineral Wells for the State Senate over Rep. Tom Holmes of Granbury and B Carney Marsh of Denton. Creighton, with twelve years in the Texas Legislature, is praised for seniority and district service. Endorsements also come from Denton Record-Chronicle, Breckenridge American, and Mineral Wells Index.
The editorial endorses Barefoot Sanders for the Democratic nomination over Ralph Yarborough in the race for U S Senate. It criticizes Yarborough as a former liberal senator past his prime and notes Sanders as most qualified, while predicting an uphill general election against incumbent Republican John Tower.
The editorial backs Jerry as district representative citing his education at Baylor Law School and business degree, plus two years of practical experience. It argues for legislative reform to fix Austin’s system and praises Cummings as the more qualified candidate for District Attorney, with ten years in prosecution and defense versus Salter’s legislative focus.
In a newly redistricted area covering Bosque Coryell Hamilton and Hill Counties incumbent Aubry Moore of Hillsboro faces challenger Jerry Nub Donaldson of Gatesville. The Record notes extensive background checks on both candidates and leans toward Jerry Donaldson as the stronger contender.
The statement urges Texas voters to support John C. White for Commissioner of Agriculture. It praises Texas farmers as top producers and credits White with stimulating new markets and improving market access through government action.
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