Will Wilson Seeks Re Election As Texas Attorney General
Will Wilson runs in the Democratic Primary on Saturday May 7 seeking re election as Texas Attorney General noted for aggressive crime law enforcement. He cites racketeering loan sharks anti trust and medical quack crackdowns and vows to maintain a strong enforcement stance amid opposition mudslinging. Wilson recalls prior service as Dallas County district attorney and Texas Supreme Court member before his 1956 election to the AG post.
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Texas
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Dallas County
Supreme Court of Texas
Calvert One Of Two In Race For Texas Chief Justice
Associate Justice Robert W. Calvert of Hill County is one of two candidates for chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. On the bench since 1950 he is the only candidate with Supreme Court experience and would succeed the retiring chief justice. Kendall notes his decade of service and readiness for the administrative duties ahead.
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Texas Supreme Court
Robert W. Calvert
Hill County
Calvert
Supreme Court
Gaynor Kendall
Austin
Allcorn Proud of His Land Program
Law Commissioner Bill Allcorn touts gains in the Texas Land Program during his campaign for re election. He claims the office has delivered the most accurate public domain accounting in years and says $140 million has been collected from public school and college lands. He cites creation of a geological and petroleum department as part of building a modern Land Office.
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Bill Allcorn
United States
Veterans' Cash Benefits Climb in 1959 Report
Cameron County armed forces veterans received $431,969 in monetary benefits during 1959, according to the annual report released to The NEWS by Hugh Ramsey, county veterans service officer.
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Cameron County Armed Forces
Hugh Ramsey
Urban- Continued from page 1 mising future of Port Isabel
Urban continuation from page 1 discusses the uncertain future of Port Isabel. Readers are left with questions about development plans, economic impact, and community concerns as officials evaluate options.
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Port Isabel
Fae Lone Proposes Bayfront Beautification Drive
Col. A W Snyder of the Mercedes Urban Renewal Project reports progress with 225 remodeled or rehabilitated homes and 60 new ones. A tour of the bay and waterfront areas aboard the Speedway followed a community meeting at El Toro Cafe.
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