Texas Eyes August Primary Move as 1962 Politics Lag
Texas legislators signal support for restoring August September primaries to avoid biannual election fatigue. Debates over voter registration include whether to require a literacy test if the poll tax is abolished. The Wheatlys withdraw a Blanco County ranch gift to state parks citing needed funds. Water bonds lower borrowing costs. Texas livestock outnumbers people at 10 million each. FBI crime trends show only a slight Texas rise. Connally works from the Driskill amid transition planning for 1963. Christmas safety warns against fire risks. no tickets for Connally inauguration. redistricting looms as a top issue. Texas ranks low in welfare per capita and welfare spending. wets sweep local option votes. retirements noted in state agencies.
Rural Fire Defense You Can Survive leaflet urges rural fire protection
A new Forest Service and Office of Civil Defense leaflet outlines rural fire defense for nuclear attack readiness. It promotes each rural family as a self contained protection unit and explains how to reduce fire damage to farms woodlands and communities. The foreword stresses protecting rural livelihoods and aiding survivors and rehabilitation. A civilian rural fire defense organization coordinates nationwide. Copies are available as PA 517 from the Forest Service Washington DC.
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America
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Department of Defense
Office of Civil Defense
Bulletin
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Washington
D.C
WWI Vets Set Regular Meeting at Grand Saline Hall
World War I Veterans Association members will hold their regular meeting on Saturday December 15 at 2 00 p m at the American Legion Hall in Grand Saline. The note references early credit unions and Texas totals without clear connection to the vets.
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WWI
World War I Veterans Association
American Legion Hall
Grand Saline
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