Bitter Texas governor race narrows to Shivers vs Yarborough
The Texas gubernatorial contest pits Governor Allan Shivers against rival Ralph Yarborough in a fierce race marked by sharp accusations. Shivers touts his record on prison reform roads raises and tidelands title while charging Yarborough with antiCommunist weakness and ties to CIO influenced politics amid broad media and radio campaigning.
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State races slate for Brown and Potter counties
Ballot list shows candidates for State Representative 73rd District W R Chambers from Brown County Tom Posey Ernest O Thompson of Potter County For Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals 11th District Comptroller Robert S Calvert Cecil C Collings Eastland Travis counties For District Attorney 52nd Judicial District Commissioner Precinct No 4 W T Keith W W Skaggs Justice of Peace Precinct 14 O A Braziel O H Moore W S Moreland Constable Precinct 1 W L Jackson Constable Precinct 5 Charlie L Rich J R Kinnard
Texas gubernatorial race headlines Texans vote July 24
The piece outlines Ralph Yarborough and opponents in the Texas governor race with focus on tactics and issues. It notes Yarborough’s campaign style, charges against Shivers, tidelands dispute remarks, and a push for flood control legislation including Canyon Dam plans. Also mentions local ads offering services and a real estate listing.
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