Jesse Jones Collection Moves to UT Austin
The University of Texas System accepts the Jesse H. Jones personal papers memorabilia and furniture from Houston Endowment Inc. The Jesse H. Jones Room will be created in the Barker History Center at Sid Richardson Hall. A dedication is planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Department of Military Relief
American Red Cross
Jones
Public Services
Philanthro
Houston
Houston Chronicle
Jesse H. Jones
Houston Endowment, Inc
University of Texas System
Preston Smith
W. Larry Teaver
Lubbock
State Board of Insurance
Smith
Teaver
Kountze Insurance Agency
John Blair
William P. Hobby Jr
Texas Air Control Board
Charles W. Wooldridge
Dallas
Trinity River Authority Board of Directors
Carlton Carl
Stanley Burnham
University of Texas At Austin
Albert A. Rooker
UT Austin
Donald Eastland
Hillsboro
State Judicial Qualifications Commission
Niland Enters Race for Texas State Senate Seat
Rep. Tom Niland of El Paso announced from his Austin office his candidacy for the State Senate seat being vacated by Joe Christie who has announced for lieutenant governor. Niland has served two terms in the House.
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Austin, Tex
Tom Niland
el Paso
Austin
Joe Christie
Investment Advisors See Big Rise in Market Services
New York AP reports a sharp rise in registered investment advisory services from 1,633 in 1966 to over 3,640 by Sept 30 1971. The trend centers on aiding small investors, with firms like Argus Research Corp expanding into portfolio management for middle income clients.
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New York
Wall Street
Securities and Exchange Commission
Mutual Funds
Argus Research Corp
Argus
Argus Securities Management Corp
Nor Argus
Taxpayers Balk as Schools Close On Inflation Push
Inflation and taxpayer reluctance to approve new levies force closures and cost-cutting in public schools across several states. Chicago opts to borrow for 1971 while Kansas City voters consider a tax hike to avert further cuts.
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Ohio
Missouri
Wisconsin
California
Washington
West Warwick
R.I
Philadelphia
New York City
Montana
Massachusetts
Chicago
Board of Education
Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois
Cook County
Kansas City
Associated Press
Public Instruction
Maine
O’connor
Moments Of Truth By Billy Tinsley During Christmas we hear of God love in Jesus
The piece argues Christmas highlights God’s love shown in Jesus Christ and explains human sin as the cause of suffering. It urges readers to receive the gift of salvation by belief in Christ as the path to becoming children of God per John 1 12.
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Billy Tinsley
Jesus Christ
Viet
Nam
Pakistan
John
Speir Sees Big Gains in War on Organized Crime
Texas DPS chief Col. Wilson E. Speir told the House General Investigating Committee that the fight against organized crime is making great strides with stronger public support. He urged legalized wire taps under court orders to reach crime leaders and cited rising narcotics prosecutions and possession cases.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Wilson E. Speir
Department of Public Safety
House General Investigating Committee
Speir
DPS
Mutscher bribery trial shifts from Austin to Abilene
The high profile case against Speaker Gus Mutscher and co-defendants faces a venue change due to extensive Austin publicity. Judge Blackwell transfers to Taylor County with pretrial motions including a motion to quash the indictment. A February or March trial date is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gus Mutscher
Abilene
Tom Blackwell
104Th District Court
J. Neil Daniel
Taylor County
Thomas C. Shanot
Fort Werth
Rush McGinty
Mutscher
Central
Texas
National Bankers Life Insurance Company
Houston
Frank Sharp
Travis County
Robert O. Smith
Blackwell
Daniel
Atty
Crawford C. Martin
U.S. Supreme Court
Martin
New York
House
Senate
Bob Bullock
Gen Martin
Potter County
Commissioners Courts
Boards of
Court of Criminal Appeals
Veterans urged to speed GI Bill payments with early submissions
Veterans enrolling for GI Bill training can speed VA payments by sending required documents to the VA or school before enrollment. The VA now allows direct submission of documents to colleges if eligibility certificates aren’t ready. Send separation papers, dependency proof, and education applications early, or to the school if enrollment has started.
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Jack Coker
Waco
Coker
Veterans County Service Officer
Veterans Service Organization
Spectacular Holiday on Ice set for four nights in Waco
Holiday On Ice returns to Heart O Texas Coliseum in Waco January 25 to 28 under new ownership with a redesigned production and cast. Star skaters include Californian Jimmy Crockett and Brigitte Voit, plus the Phipsons and Johnny LaBreque, with the premiere appearance of Snoopy the Skater. Tickets go on sale soon.
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Waco
Spl
Heart O' Texas Coliseum
United States
Jimmy Crockett
Brigitte Voit
the Phipsons
Carol
Clive
Little Lite
The
Peacocks
Ace
Johnny LaBreque
Holiday On Ice
Snoopy
Charles Schulz
Daisy Hill Puppy Farm
Leon Collens
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Mexta
Jesse Jones
Niland
Heritage Family Ring
Neoveer
Hut
Laurence J. O’connor
Supreme Court
Edwin H. Harper
Beene
Palestine
K. Wolens
Stephens Reach-Mix, Inc
Wie
Department of Corrections
Parker County Hospital
Padre Island
Reynaldo Garza
Brownsville
Platoro Inc
Indiana
B&xpands
Barefoot Sanders
U.S. Senate
John Tower
Sanders
U.S
White House
W.L
Bill) Jones Jr
Odessa
Texas Safety Association
TSA
Elsa
Big Thicket National Park
East
State Banking Board
Longview
Texas Highway Commission
Dallas-Fort Worth
W.E. Snelson
Midland
Russell International Mining Corporation
Beaumont
Rimco Securities
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Waco Coliseum
Wills Blackmon
Agent Xia Speeks
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