Governor Smith Inauguration Opens 1969 Texas Session
The 1969 Texas Legislature session opens with 29 freshmen among 150 representatives. Governor Preston Smith and Lt. Governor Ben Barnes are sworn in, with Smith urging fairness and justice. The House names Gus Mutscher speaker and adopts new rules and four committees to handle governmental affairs, higher education, interim activities, and youth.
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Roy Barrera
Texas House of Representatives
House
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
State Capitol
Smith
Senate
Austin
Texas
Secrecy and ballots in historic voting disputes
In a sheriff election challenge, a court rejected a demand to reveal for whom voters pledged. The ruling held ballot secrecy essential to freedom, noting that observeable booths and ballot handling threaten privacy. It cited early cases on referendum secrecy and rejected straight-ticket machine constraints.
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Hss
South Carolina
Phus
Uchet
Disabled Widows May Qualify for Social Security Benefits
Edgar M. Bowers of the Austin Social Security office explains a new benefit for disabled widows aged 50 to 60 who cannot work. Applicants must be disabled, meet age requirements, and file an application. The Austin office is at 531 Barton Springs Road.
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Edgar M.bowers
Social Security Office
Austin
Social Security Administration
Barton Eprings Road
Kelton Kramer Family Visits Grandmother in New Braunfels
Mar and Mrs Kelton Kramer and their children of New Braunfels visited his grandmother Mrs Alfred Kramer. Other visitors last Sunday were Mrs Pete Marschall and her children.
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Mar
Kelton Kramer
New Braunfels
Alfred Kramer
Pete Marschall
A. C. Lange
Johnson City
Paul Staudt
Staudt
Alfred Kramer Sun
Governor invites public input at Capitol visit
The governor's speech drew warm applause and a state representative invites constituents to share viewpoints on important legislation. He offers assistance and encourages visits to discuss matters of interest in the Capitol.
Positive guidance and budgeting in shopping habits
Homemakers discuss constructive talk to children, budgeting, and shopping behavior. They note that telling a child what not to do helps only when paired with positive guidance. Advertising and routine influence choices, while families must plan to spend within income limits.
Cabbage Soup Supreme with Dates Recipe Idea
Bordo Products suggests a hearty winter casserole style Cabbage Soup Supreme using beef chuck onions cabbage tomatoes lemon juice sugar salt pepper and Bordo imported diced dates. Simmer beef onion two hours add cabbage tomatoes season then dates and finish with taste adjustments for a nourishing hot meal.
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Bordo Products Company
Pockeye Bordo
Bachelor cooks gourmet veal scallopini for friends
A bachelor hosts a dinner using convenience foods for a masculine meal. He prepares veal scallopini with a mustard pepper crust, mushrooms and olives, then serves with bread and wine at 6 pm for four servings.
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Martin Joss
Perk Up Winter Woolens With Sizing Solution
Woolen garments regain body and a fresh feel with magic sizing. The spray on method restores crispness, resilience, and shine without pressing or scorching, turning faded winter woolens lively again.
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Uoning
IRS asks and answers on 1968 tax matters for taxpayers
The Ask IRS column answers common federal tax questions. It covers why a son may not receive a form, estimated tax deadlines, capital gains and losses from stock inherited from a father, filing joint returns with a spouse, farmers and the surcharge, locating a missing W-2, and reporting dividend income. Local notes mention visits from Mrs. Lange and family, and Marvin Kramer’s illness.
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U. S. Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Avocados and Cooking Tips in a Busy Kitchen
A supermarket and home cooking guide highlights ripening avocados, refrigeration steps, and using specials from newspapers. It notes cake mix quality has improved, encourages budget awareness, and mentions cooking time versus convenience. It also references visitors from San Antonio and Kerrville and wedding plans at St Marys Church.
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Butch Earnst
Kerrville
Elbert Feller
St. Marys Catholic Church
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