We’re For Waggoner Voters Back Carr For Governor Nomination
The Sun endorses Waggoner Carr for governor, highlighting his five terms as Texas congressman, two terms as speaker, and attorney general achievements. Carr cites crime-fighter credentials, tax savings from penalties collected, and a veto pledge against gambling bills. The piece urges Carr over Preston Smith Eugene Locke and Don Yarborough.
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Eugene Locke
Don Yarborough
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U.S
John Tower
Sun
National Association of Attorneys General
Wyman
United States
Galveston
Waggoner
Bad Deals for Texas Texans Vote Against Both Propositions
A column argues against legalized pari mutuel betting and liquor by the drink in Texas. It warns that race tracks would cost more than they earn, funding for enforcement, welfare, and crime, and that alcohol would raise per capita consumption by about 80 percent harming poor families. It urges a vote against both measures.
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Texas
Congress Seen As Toothless Watchdog In Treasury Spending
Local column questions Congress effectiveness as a watchdog over Treasury spending denouncing the current bills as weak and ineffective. The piece notes public frustration with oversight and urges stronger action from lawmakers.
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Uncle Dan proposes tobacco as new money in country store session
Bug Hookum declares tobacco should replace gold and dollars, arguing it would curb smoking, aid health, help tobacco farmers, and curb money speculation. Ed Doolittle critiques cheap money as eroding Britain and policy remedies, urging Congress and prayer. Local notes mention visits from Mrs. Larry Hathcock and Mrs. John Lee.
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Strokes by Buddy Start a Whirl of Local Musings
A bright miscellany of small town notes and opinions from Grand Saline and nearby. Sam Savage on late cafe crowds. readers send thanks to a young fan in Lockport. Nagual the dog and a pet rabbit tale. Don Gladden promotes Tyler Junior College and Northeast Texas growth. locals visit Luckett residence.
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Toppy
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Texas Referendums on Parimutuel Betting and Liquor
The text urges Texas voters to vote no on two May referendums covering parimutuel betting and liquor by the drink. It accuses professional gamblers, racketeers, and liquor dealers of backing both measures to profit and warns that the Legislature will be swayed by the results.
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County official seeks vote to continue as voice in affairs
The candidate appeals for support before the election, noting attempts to reach everyone and asking voters to back their bid to remain as the official voice for county matters on Saturday.
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