Texas 90 forecasts rise in population and economy
The UT Bureau of Research projects Texas population reaching about 18 million by 1990 with higher real spending, stronger manufacturing growth, and expanded service industries. Houston and Dallas Fort Worth metros would exceed 3.3 million residents. agriculture output to nearly 5 billion and urban areas to lead growth as Spanish surnames rise to 15 percent of the total. Gov Connally denies and then hints at possible U S Defense Secretary role while promoting HemisFair 68 in France.
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San Antonio
Texan political shifts show Ikard Hill plans and Gladden bid
Connally praises Ikard and Hill as possible successors while Don Gladden enters lieutenant governor race against Ben Barnes. Gladden hopes to run with Ralph Yarborough for governor. Don Yarborough says he would not pursue the state’s top job if Yarborough runs. Also, A G Crawford Martin rules telecoms owe sales tax on electricity, netting about 400000 for the state. Additional opinions: school board vacancy must be named on ballots, under 15s can be convicted only of perjury, and Texas Supreme Court to review Harris County foreign car dealer case seeking 862000 in damages.
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Don Gladden
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Pinkerton Nephew Wins 4-H Honor For Entomology Work
Louis Pinkerton of Edmonson, 17, nephew of J L Pinkerton, earned a paid trip to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago for his entomology project. He built a 350 insect collection and led pest control efforts on his family's farm with guidance from his mother. Production notes from West Pakistan doubled since 1947.
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Local Red Cross contact info for service families
Emergency notice for residents requesting phone contact for the American Red Cross. Mrs. W. H. Woods, local chairman, 1100 South James, can be reached at 943 3136 for service member emergencies. Families of armed services members should keep this information.
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Humble Honors Two Employees for Service Emblems
Mrs. Mildred Blount and Mr. Edward F. Lohmann received Humble Oil and Refining service emblems on December 4. Mings, Monahans District Superintendent, presented the awards. Blount recently completed ten years as a draftsman, Lohmann twenty years as an accountant.
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Edward F. Lohmann
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Tom E. Mings
Monahans
Blount
Lohmann
Memorial Service for PFC Kent Thompson in Odessa
PFC Kent Thompson of Monahans will be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. A memorial service is set for Saturday at the VFW Club in Odessa 208 East 63rd. The 18 year old soldier died in Vietnam on October 16 his burial with full military honors occurred October 27. Attendees include the Monahans VFW American Legion and local officials along with family and friends.
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Hompson
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Washington's Carmichael clash with Johnson on anti power stance
Drew Pearson reports a rift between Attorney General Ramsey Clark and President Johnson over how to handle Stokely Carmichael. The President wants a sedition law prosecution while Clark warns it could backfire and make Carmichael a martyr. Carmichael is expected to reenter the U S from Canada amid SNCC activity.
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