Political Prophecy on Johnson Radicals and 1966 Race
The piece argues that American radicals will oppose Johnson, hurting both parties’ prospects. It cites McCarthy and Kennedy allies deserting Johnson, Rockefeller and Nixon as potential radical targets, and notes hospital and memorial funding efforts in Texas as parallel civic concerns. It ends predicting radicals’ stance could aid Johnson’s reelection while promoting local fundraising drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldwater
Johnson
Hubert Kennedy
Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Johnson Corral
Michigan
Romney
United States
Motions
Nelson Hockefeller
Nixon
Wallace
Nimitz Museum Marks Year of Growth and Support
The Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum reports over 12 000 visitors in its first year and continual community support. Col Alfred Petsch notes 66000 raised by March 4 with plans for State VFW and American Legion drives. Randall McBride to co chair local drive as Fredericksburg Gy Gillespie County tourism growth is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester W. Nimitz
American Legion
Randall McBride
McBride
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Relays Set For Saturday Meet
Fredericksburg High and St Marys High sponsor the annual Fredericksburg Relays in FHS Stadium on Saturday March 9 starting at 9 a m with 24 teams across Class AAA and AA and under. Co directors Carlin Wicker and A J Loth oversee events with finals in sprints and distance races and field events ending with trophy presentations. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Fredericksburg
Crystal City
Holy Cross
Antonian
San Antonio
FHS
Bandera
Boerne
Blanco
Burnet
Comfort
Marble Falls
Llano
St. Peter Claver
St. Anthony's
St. John’s
St. Mary's
St Louis
Harper
Carlin Wicker
A. J. Loth
St. Mary's High School
Kite Flyers Battle Gusts at Gil lespie Airport Contest
A north wind at Gillespie County Airport challenged 34 Cub Pack 133 flyers but did not dampen enthusiasm. Winners earned ribbons and cash in categories including Biggest Prettiest Most Unusual Mystery Kites and a special consolation award for Chris Itri as spectators watched kites fly high then vanish after a gust tore the string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Steven Ransleben
Carlos Moellering
Darrell Mohr
Juan Salinas
Patrick Cornell
Timothy Weinheimer
Gregory Hofmann
Douglas Kuhlmann
Chris Itri
Gregory Hohmann
Hill Country Hospital Opens Permanent Office
Hill Country Memorial Hospital opens a permanent office at 104 North Adams Street in the Schroeder Building. Jerry Durr says the space will serve until the new hospital is completed. Office hours are 9 to 12, Mon through Fri, staffed by Mrs Maenius. Pledge contributions reminders note a March 1, 1968 first installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
North Adams Street
Schroeder
Jerry Durr
Durr
Guenther Maenius
Elroy Schnelle Reports February and Year Totals
Elroy Schnelle of Bankersmith reports February rainfall totaling 1.17 inches and year to date 7.76 inches. In 1967 February rainfall was .77 inches and the first two months yielded .96 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Schnelle
Bankersmith
First Lady and Udall To Lead Fredericksburg Newsmen Tour
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall will guide 70 foreign and American news media representatives on a Fredericksburg visit April 5 as HemisFair week opens. The group includes 49 editors from 12 Western European nations and about 25 reporters from Washington and New York. They tour sites requested by the group, then proceed to LBJ Ranch before heading to San Antonio for HemisFair activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
HemisFair
Lyndon B. Johnson
Stewart Udall
Wil
Europe
Washington
New York
San Antonio
Gulf of Mexico
Corpus Christi
Johnson
Goliad
la Bahia Mission
Elizabeth Carpenter
Texas
President's Ranch Trail Board Finalizes Plans
The President's Ranch Trail Association named a new president Don Russell resigns as president and Bob Thornton becomes president. Russell remains on the board. The group seeks Texas State Highway Department help to place road markers from San Marcos to Wimberley Blanco Johnson City Stonewall and Fredericksburg with commissions courts cooperation across three counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President's Ranch Trail Association Board of
James McCracklin
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos
C. B. Smith
Ausin
Don Russell
San Marcos Aquarena
Bob Thornton
State Bank & Trust of
Russell
Texas State Highway Department
Wimberley
Blanco
Johnson City
Stonewall
Fredericksburg
Commissioners Courts
Fredericksburg High PTA Hosts Chicken Supper and Talent Show
The Fredericksburg High School PTA hosts a Thursday event March 7 featuring a chicken barbecue supper from 5:00 to 7:30 PM, open house in classrooms and labs, and a 7:30 PM talent show in the auditorium with multiple acts and a Foreign language club performance. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students, with food-to-go containers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
FHS
San Antonio Rose
Virginia Reel
Fantastic Five
FHA
Cole Lewis
Cielito Lindo
Mesa
Clyde Woerner
Rebecca Waters
PTA
HemisFair Bonus Books Sold Ahead of Opening
The Fredericksburg Standard reports pre opening sales of HemisFair Bonus Books with values up to 50 percent. Books sold by Standard HemisFair Bonus Books Lone Star Gas Co Fredericksburg National Bank and Security State Bank sell admission tickets. Prices range from 3 to 11 dollars and include access to special attractions on the 92.6 acre fairgrounds plus foreign exhibits and industrial pavilions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Fredericksburg Standard
Lone Star Gas Co
Fredericksburg National Bank
Security State Bank
Story Hour at Pioneer Memorial Library Saturday
Story Hour will be held at the Pioneer Memorial Library in the McDermott Building on Saturday March 9 at 10 30 a m. Children aged 5 to 12 are invited to the German Room and Milam Hall where Mrs Dick Dover and Mrs B L Hierholzer will read and tell age appropriate stories. Parents are urged to bring youngsters to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Memorial
McDermott
Milam Hall
Dick Dover
B. L. Hierholzer
Safe driving hinges on clear sight at long distances
If you cannot see a Stop sign on the highway at least 300 feet ahead you probably cannot see well enough to drive safely.
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W. Believe
Alfred Petsch
Nimitz Servicemen's Memorial Museum
Nimitz Museum
Hill Country Hospital
Barry Wagner
Susan Stobaugh
Mignon Keiler
Cristal Nixon
Lee Roy King
Duane Phillips
Royce Herbert
Katy Keller
Patti
Oestreich
Patty Penick
Linda Enderlin
Patricia Wofford
Deborah Prehn
Judy Jacoby
la Faye Davis
Rex Maner
Wesley King
President's Ranch Trail Board
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