Amazing Reversal by Blanchard Defeats $63 Million Bill
State Sen. Hr. (Doc) Blanchard of Lubbock persuaded the Senate to derail a $63.3 million retirement bill for state workers. He warned of future tax costs and public backlash, prompting 11 senators to switch votes and defeat the measure 16-13. The Associated Press called it an amazing reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc) Blanchard
Lubbock
Senate
W.T. Moore
Bryan
Moore
Blanchard
The
Associated Press
Regal Seat
Prudence Icjainiey
Almanac Highlights and Historic Dates for May 12
May 12 marks several historic notes from 1943 North Africa ending to 1775 Crown Point capture, 1820 Florence Nightingale born, 1932 Lindbergh baby found, and other events. It includes birthdays Burt Bacharach and Yogi Berra, plus a thought from the Bible.
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Tmgasa
Modern Nursing
Nightingale
Florence
Italy
Charles Lindberghs
Hopewell
Amboy
United States
North
Inflation hits households over wardrobe bill
Denny World quotes a shopper noting inflation affects all. The speaker recalls her husband’s reaction to a spike in Fiti's wardrobe costs, illustrating the personal strain of rising prices. The remark captures a common domestic concern amid economic pressure.
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Fiti
Nixon open presidency urged to curb Watergate pattern
Enterprise analysis argues Nixon’s isolation fuels his defensive counter attacks and bitterness. It suggests he avoids direct human contact, relies on aides for news, and cannot be opened to public scrutiny, deepening a cycle of wounds and retaliation.
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Washington
Nea
Nixon
Mr. Nixon
H.R. Haldeman
Milam Elementary sees Kisselburg promoted to principal
Looking back ten years to May 12 1963 Carl Kisselburg was promoted to principal of Milam Elementary School. Other notes recall twenty years ago Marvin Holcomb completing a Show card lettering course at Odessa College and thirty years ago W Bruce serving as a Lions Club district conference delegate.
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Carl Kisselburg
Milam
Marvin Holcomb
Odessa College
W. ©. Bruce
Lions Club
The Conservative Mind and Kirk’s Enduring Influence
In praising Russell Kirk and his The Conservative Mind this excerpt discusses his view of true community, local energies, and voluntary cooperation as remedies to collectivism and urban renewal. It highlights Kirk’s critique of liberal policies, promotion of private and public values, and the lasting impact of his early Scottish studies.
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Russell Kirk
Kirk
Scotland
Yate Review
Henry Regnery Co., Publishers
Sirica’s Legacy and Kirk Offer Political Insight
Washington correspondent Ray Cromley assesses Judge John J. Sirica’s history of challenging federal power in Watergate-era trials and highlights Russell Kirk’s influence. The piece contrasts Sirica’s stance on government accountability with Kirk’s defense of Western civilization and conservative ideas.
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Washington
NEA
John J. Sirica
High
Sirica
Federal District Court
Secretary of Interior
Justice Department
U.S
Norman M. Littell
Stewart L. Udall
Secretary of the Interior
Sinca
Letenor Department
Udall
Simca
Interor Department
Addressing Lawmakers in Texas Delegation
Federal lawmakers listed include Lenford Bentsen Jr of Houston and John Tower of Wichita Falls. House members George Mahon of Lubbock Richard White of El Paso and John Hoestersbach of Odessa shown with Washington and district addresses. State senator Blanchard of Lubbock Pete Snelson of Midland and Richard Slark of Pecos appear with their local offices.
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Lenford Bentsen, Jr
Houston
Senate
Washington
D.C
John G Tower
Wichita Falls
Billy the Kid and Caterina di Medici Join Farm Life
A Virginia narrator recounts returning from the road to his farm where Billy the Kid is a blue grosbeak and Caterina di Medici, or Katie, a nine week old collie puppy, join Lorenzo the collie. He notes office building progress and reflections on work, books, and the humbling pace of dreams fulfilled amid broader headlines.
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Scrabble
Dalles
Billy
Caterina di Medici
Katie
Watergate
Vietnam
Lebanon
Gibbon
Billy the Kid
Charlie's Bar & Grill
Discovery
Lorenzo
Joseph Caliandro
Peter Kramer
Peter and
Joseph
Washington
Torough
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FHE
Odessa
American A Freedom Newspaper
Permian Basin
Gfe
Odessa Amercon
Sen. Blanchard
Berlin
North Africa
Cape Bon
Crown Point
Lake Champlain
New York Metropolitan Museum of Art
Velazquez
Birmingham
Ala
People's March
Martin Luther King Jr
MAA
By Bruce Biossat
Enterprise Association
Presient
Old Hawk
Patrick Buchanan
Richard Nixon
Cromley
By Ray Cromley
Washington Correspondent
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Udali
Sitka
Edmund Burke
George Santayana
John Randolph
Roanoke
John Adams
Highlands
Little
Michigan
Mecosta
Rappahannock County
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