Political scene at Texas legislature drags into May and June
Lawmakers scramble through a crowded slate as campaigns heat up with 108 candidates vying for party support. The scene features Lyndon Johnson allies and Texas figures debating endorsements, while COPE figures shape the legislative battle and party lines. Voter registration and tax rules loom for primaries and federal elections, with thresholds for free registrations and poll tax exemptions.
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Wash- Ir
Lyndon Johnson
Tony W. Yarborough
Ton
Texas
Conan
Johnwram
Union Mem
LBJ Adra
U. S
Bush
Legis- 104
House of Reps
U. S.S
Growth Dollars Emphasized for Smart Savings
A local bank markets savings accounts by calling deposited funds growth dollars that earn steadily stronger earnings year after year. The advertisement highlights buying a car and major family purchases as reasons to open an account and let dollars work harder.
New From Rock and Road Work Around Lowells Creek
Road construction proceeds smoothly across Lowell's Creek area. Mrs J E Steele notes a new well being drilled this week. Rush Grays hosted many visitors over the weekend from Lawton Fort Worth Proctor Clyde Rising Star Brownwood De Leon Dallas and more.
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J. D. Stephens
Lowell’s Creek
J. E. Steele
Rush Grays
EF. J. Swift
Miss Cumberly
Lawton
Okla
Mises Ira McKinney
Fort Worth
Jewel Haggard
Hazel Dell
Mr. Haggard
Pat Mull
Proctor
R. G. Murdock
Joe Gray
Clyde
Jim Gray
Rising Star
Jesse Gray
Brownwood
FE. L. Ables
de Leon
Bill Strubes
Texans eye May primary turnout near quarter million
Officials note the 1960s benchmark of 2,594,000 qualified voters may be exceeded, though federal voter registrations lag and rural interest appears light. Pat O’Keefe of the State Democratic Committee cites slow federal certificates, with GOP hoping for about 300,000 ballots in the May 2 primary. 1962 GOP participation was 135,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat O'Keefe
State Democratic Committee
Republican Party
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Among Texan Families
Mrs Opal Davis hosts her nephew Mark Davis from De Leon while visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Aaron Davis. Mr and Mrs Charlie Carrigan of Dublin spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs O H Cox.
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Opal Davis
Mark Davis
de Leon
Aaron Davis
Charlie Carrigan
Dublin
O. H. Cox
Farmers Union Sets Meeting for Feb 27 in De Leon
Comanche County Farmers Union will hold its regular meeting Thursday Feb 27 at 7 30 p m in the City Library at City Hall in De Leon. Guest speaker will be Bill Irwin of Production Credit Association Stephenville. Refreshments will be served.
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Comanche County Farmers Union
de Leon
Bill Irwin
Production Credit Association
Stephenville
Gustine Student Named to Lubbock College Honor Roll
Alton Gayle Harris of Gustine earned semester honors at Lubbock Christian College with a 3.95 GPA amid 20 sophomores on the honor list. He serves as Koinonia president, Trailblazers parliamentarian, and Circle K reporter.
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Gustine
Lubbock College
Lubbock
Alton Gayle Harris
Lubbock Christian College
Luibbock
Jack W. Bates
LCC
Harris
Koinonia
Trailblazers
Circle K Club
H. S. Harris
Sidney ISD Announces Trustee Election For 1964
Notice from Sidney Independent School District states a trustee election will be held on April 4, 1964, to elect two board members. Incumbents with expiring terms are D. E. Steele and T. C. Mazurek Jr. Nominating deadline is at least 30 days before the election. Polls open 8 AM and close 7 PM.
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Sidney Independent School District
D. E. Steele
T. C. Mazurek, Jr
Board of Trustees
A. D
Political Announcements for May and June 1964 Primaries
Political advertisements printing rules and candidate declarations for the Democratic Primaries on May 2 and June 6 1964. Listings include state representative 64th district Sen Barnes Comanche County re election sheriff etcell and precinct officials with signatures required and disallowed ads. Corroborating names: John Gert y Jr Claude McPherson J C Myatt Homer Miller Irvin Dunn J W Wall James A Whitworth Ottis Fields Bruce Clark and others.
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Sen Barnes
Comanche County
Claude McPherson
J. C. Myatt
Homer Miller
Irvin Dunn
J. W. Wall
James A. Whitworth
Ottis
Fields Bruce Clark
Dr Livingstone Traced Zambesi River 2100 Miles
In 1856 explorer David Livingstone traced the Zambesi River across Africa covering about 2100 miles, mapping its course and significance for British expeditions and colonial navigation.
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Livingstone
Zambesi River
Africa
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