Smith Faces Uphill Run in Texas Governor Runoff
Dallas Morning News notes historically few Democrats won Texas governor runoff after trailing in the first primary. It cites Pat Neff, Miriam Ferguson, and Ross Sterling as past come-from-behind examples and argues liberal Don Yarborough could pose a challenge to Preston Smith if conservatives rally for the runoff.
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Texas
Preston Smith
Pat Neff
Joe Bailey
Miriam
Ma) Ferguson
Ross Sterling
Sterling
Ferguson
Don Yarborough
Yarborough
John Connally
Connally
Smith
James Turman
Waggoner Carr
Eugene Locke
Dolph Briscoe
Carr
Locke
Briscoe
George Wallace
Dallas Morning News
West area flood relief and local honors highlight region notices
The West Red Cross floodmobile will be at St Josephs Hall West on Wednesday June 5 from 2 to 7 pm. Tarleton State College selects Donna Waldrope as Miss Tarleton and 60 contestants will vie for Miss Texas in Fort Worth. J L Gauntt honored at Ridglea CC for Cost Improvement Award with $500 bond and $21,158 first year savings. Whitney reports 36 inches of rain since January 1 1968 causing crop, road and bridge damage. Hill County seeks disaster relief for over 80 washed out bridges and roads.
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American Red Cross
St. Joseph’'s Hall
West
West Kiwanis Club
Donna Waldrope
Llano
Tarleton State College
Donna
Tarleton
Fort Worth
TLC
James Smith
Valley Mills Tribune
J. L. Gauntt
W. H. Gauntt
Valley Mills
Ridglea Country Club
General Dynamics
Gauntt
Mart
O. D. Gauntt
Rt. 1
Hill County
Withers
Elf
Boston
Africa
Rap Brown
O.K
Readers dispute May 14 editorial on Poor People's March
Clifton records a lengthy exchange between John E. Withers and editor Sam, challenging inflammatory language about the Poor People's March. Withers defends compassion and biblical justice, while the editor replies about understanding and responsibility, noting shared disagreement yet respect.
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Clifton Record
Sam
Kremlin
America
John E. Withers
South Avenue
Clifton
Texas
Glance at Clifton Grammar School Graduation Details
The Clifton public school graduation lists Carol Jean White as valedictorian and Joyce Anderson as salutatorian amid 195 readers. It notes 4H Style Show participation in Meridian and a Bosque County dress revue qualifier Betty Poston. Dr Wisman Holder and fiancée Carol Badger planned a July 12 wedding in Houston near Concord New Hampshire.
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Clifton Public School
Carol Jean White
A. T. Duncan
Joyce Anderson
O. C. Anderson
Meridian
Betty Poston
Mosheim
Bosque County
Bosque Couny
Wisman T. Holder
Houston
Carol Badger
Harmann General Hospital
John Holder
Miss Badger
Concord
New Hamphire
A. C. Wimpee
Religious Education Dept
Baylor University
Clifton High School
Ester Christenson
Helen Rester
Clifton Junior College
Doris Moore
E. A. Moore
Clifton
Weldon ‘“‘Buster’’ Standefer
W. B. Standefer
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Bart L. Ivey
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Bellmead
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