Polliwogs and Local Happenings in Cuero
Frances Vanzura drives toward Memphis with Linda and Timm Stubbs and baby Shannon planning a week long vacation. Belle Cameron and Shelby Wofford handle kitchen tasks as fresh corn and peas peak. Ada Kirk brings a Millionaire magazine featuring A B J Hammer of Victoria.
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Frances Vanzura
Memphis
Tennessee
Linda
Timm Stubbs
Baby Shannon
Shelby Wofford
Ada Kirk
A. B. J. Hammer
Victoria
McGovern Seeks Unity With Democratic Governors
Senator George McGovern visited 22 of 30 Democratic governors at the National Governors Conference to ease concerns that his presidential bid would hurt the party in November. He defended defense cuts and a national income plan, urged party unity, and faced questions amid growing dissent from some southern and border state leaders.
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Donald Lambro Moustogn
UPI
George McGovern
McGovern
Haaats
California
South Dakota
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Welfare Pay Hike To Be Cut
The piece discusses recycling as a practical way to conserve resources and reduce waste. It notes public support for recycling, cites the Glass Containers Manufacturers Institute figures on used bottles and jars, and mentions aluminum as another recyclable material, arguing for broader recycling efforts.
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Glass Containers Manufacturers Institute
Barnes Pushes Tight Ethics Code and Reforms
Gov Ben Barnes plans a special legislative session to push a tough ethics code and reforms. He wants strong financial disclosure and a streamlined committee system replacing 27 committees with nine year round standing panels.
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Ben Barnes
Houston
UPT
Wper
Barnes
Houstom Post
The
Post
May Ts
Senate
South Viets Routed Forces From Phu My
UPI reports South Vietnamese troops routed Communist forces from Phu My district capital after three days of fighting. About 300 North Vietnamese were killed in the Phu My area, with a defector providing intelligence. The officer noted the victory and evacuation of the city. Additional clashes occurred near Hue and Kontum as air power supported operations.
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Saigon
UPI
Phu My
U.S
Phillip Kaplan
Hue
Zac
An Law
Edward Bassett
Binh Dinh
South Vietnam
Smith faults press for defeat in Texas primary
Gov. Smith told reporters at a National Governors Conference that the press created a hostile atmosphere in Texas leading to his May 6 Democratic primary loss. He urged journalists to practice careful news judgment and avoid painting all incumbents with a single brush.
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Hicuston
UPI
Presto Smith
Texas
Smith
Ian Smith
Troops and Youths Clash in Belfast and Portadown Riots
British troops fought Catholic and Protestant youths in Belfast and Portadown as gunfire wounded at least six, including a 14 year old, during disturbances sparked after Catholics delivered a petition urging an end to IRA violence.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Portadown
Irish Republican Army Ira
New Lode
Congress Urges Tax Reform and Spending Cuts
Washington UPI reports the Nixon administration seeks to curb spending to fight inflation and unemployment while pushing for tax reform. Treasury acting head Charles Walker and Budget Director George Shultz testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on debt ceiling increases and possible binding spending limits for the next fiscal year.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Nixon
Charls E. Walker
Treasury
George J. Shultz
U.S. Budget
House
Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Walker
Wilbur Mills
Mills
Millis
Shultz
Texas budget cuts eyed to meet no new tax demand
Texas budget writers assess options to trim about 89.2 million in new taxes by cutting welfare and kindergarten programs, a 6.8 percent state employee pay raise, and the Vernon drug treatment center. They consider postponing welfare funding and delaying capital needs while facing a new legislature next January.
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UPE
Capitol
Austin
UPI
Texas
Preston Smith
Vernon
Legislative
Aiso
Ben Barnes
Rayford Price
Bi Finck
Welfare Department
Jurnes
Barnes
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