Questions on TLCB wrongdoing prompt Texas probes
Dallas officials press for full scale inquiry into alleged misuse and influence peddling among Texas Liquor Control Board personnel. The Senate committee resists, while TLCB schedules January hearings and calls for state and public safety assistance to expose practices and reform liquor laws.
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Texas Liquor Control Board
Dallas
Henry Wade
Department of Public Safety
Wade
Senate
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Moore Earned West Texas Respect as Water Official
Joe G. Moore Jr will leave the Texas Water Development Board in Austin to become commissioner of the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration in Washington. West Texas previously criticized the statewide water plan but now expects fair treatment in the revised plan due February or March as Howard Roswell prepares to succeed Moore at the TWDB on February 1.
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Joe G. Moore, Jr
Texas Water Development Board
Austin
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Washington
West Texas
TWODB
East Texas
TWDR
Moore
Tabbock
TWDA
Maine
Wee Texas
Texas
Howard Roswell
Elivearm
Pay Increases for Congress Face Scrutiny and Commission Plan
A nine member special commission would propose pay scale rises for Congress and top government roles starting in 1970. Recommendations would take effect unless Congress blocks them, with a four year cycle. Critics say lawmakers should decide pay increases themselves.
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Congress
Executive Branch
Federal
Tis
Senate
Peace talks trigger wartime alert in Washington
ART BUCHWALD notes a major peace scare as North Vietnam signals openness to negotiations. U S officials warn of bombing Haiphong and border targets while seeking clarification if talks continue. Dean Rusk would brief press if talks are real, with field commanders authorized to strike on the off limits list. Johnson could end negotiations under Gulf of Tonkin powers if talks persist.
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Quashington
Washington
Vietnam
United States
Celer
Wight
White House
State Department
Haiphong
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Dean Rusk
Johnson
Gulf of Tonkin
The Man With The Largest Personal Library
RoW Fulton, a tireless worker known across business fields, is described as the town’s most voracious reader. His diary reportedly spans diverse books from technology to history and fiction, with shelves deep at home, office, and ranch.
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Fulton
Ruth
Tien
Bok
Panhandle
BR. H. Fulton
Travis Tyer
19Th Street
Comment on politicians and foreign affairs amid campaign chatter
A column by Andrew Tully weighs in on presidential campaigns and the Iraq Vietnam era, criticizing Romney and Percy for actions during campaigns. The piece also notes Fulton’s vast library holdings and questions Israel's policy on occupied territories amid the Six Days War.
Texas Farm Museum Dreams and Fort Hood Treasure Tale
A Texas based observer recalls efforts to create a national farm museum paralleling the Canadian West heritage but abandons the project as too specialized. The note mentions Fort Hood treasure lore, a 49er gold tale near Gatesville, and a rubber-raft river trip down Mariscal with warnings about park approvals and experience.
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Fort Hood
Killeen
Herald
J. C. Gresham
Ft. Gates
Gatesville
Buck
Old Fort
Big Bend
Kerrville
Dr. JE. Redden
Mariscal
Redden
Santa Elena
Guest editorials warn against wage price controls
The Chattanooga News Free Press notes strong calls for government spending but weak demands for higher taxes. Inflation rises and calls for action grow, yet fear remains that federal wage and price controls could be imposed if fiscal irresponsibility continues.
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Chattanooga News
Free Press
Princeton survey finds boys want to hear rustle of skirts
A Princeton University campus survey reports that male students would like to hear the rustle of skirts around campus. The item riffs on gender norms and campus culture of the era, noting the humor in finding such sounds amid ultratight fashion trends.
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Princeton University
Anderson
S.C. Independent
Quotes on education service and war from midcentury figures
A collage of remarks cites Gov. Chaffee Rep. Moss and John Steinbeck IV on education, military service, antiwar draft protests, and marijuana's effects. Dr Louis Fleser mentions napalm creation. The text weaves views on duty, intellect, and wartime perception.
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John Steinbeck IV
John Steinbeck
U.S
Vietnam
McBride’s Turnrow: Foreign Minister’s U S Friendship
In this syndicated Turnrow, 0 C McBride riffs on a French foreign minister statement about continuing friendship with the United States and mocks how allies versus enemies are perceived, with commentary on public sentiment and media framing.
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U.S
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