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Port Lavaca Wave in Port Lavaca, Texas

05 Mar 1975

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Port Lavaca Wave

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Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1975

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3

Great Texas cold spells and cattle losses across two centuries

In a San Antonio letter dated February 23, Arthur W. Bouquet recalls 1895 and 1899 freezes in Calhoun county with family illness, cattle skinners, and a frostbound bed scene. He cites 1899 stock losses on the Thomas ranch and notes endurance of old cowboys amid harrowing weather along the coast.

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San Antonio Arthur W. Bouquet Port Lavaca Bouquet Calhoun County Claire Thomas Texas Buhler Victoria Church of the Brethren Josef Barton Granger Rockport Barton San Gabriel Coast Guard Saluria Victoria “Advocate Weather Service LR. Rylander Advocate San Marcos Gonzales Mercury F.R. “Shorty” Ruddick Crockett Chester Stanley Charnetski Charles Charnetski Matagorda Bird Island Palacios Lavaca Bay Matagorda Bay
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Eight Sided Barn and Buffalo Hunts Inspire Petrolia Family

In Petrolia, Texas, Buster Zachry recalls his maternal grandfather W B Frey who migrated from Louisiana in 1869. Frey ran a farm near the log cabin site, hunted criminals for rewards, and joined buffalo hunts. He allegedly encountered Billy the Kid, survived a buffalo attack, and may have been at Adobe Walls.

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Petrolia Tex Buster Zachry Zachry W.B. Frey Clay County Louisiana Cambridge Henrietta Frey Wichita Falls Red River Billy the Kid
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Historical sites costly and preservation urged

Senator Lloyd Doggett urged a constitutional amendment to offer tax breaks for those maintaining historic structures. He warned the state cannot afford to buy and restore every site as many old buildings are being torn down daily. Truett Latimer and Beverly Blount supported saving sites and revitalizing central cities through private investment.

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Austin Senate Constitution Committee Lloyd Doggett Doggett Truett Latimer The Texas Historical Commission Beverly Blount San Antonio Conservation Society
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Bill would provide two million jobs

Washington AP report says House leaders seek a $5.9 billion supplemental to create up to 2 million jobs this month. Officials predict 900000 direct and indirect effects could total around two million, with most funds added to Ford budget projections. Major item is $1.625 billion for public service jobs in state and local governments.

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Washington House Congress Carl Albert House Appropriations Committee George H. Mahon D-Tex Albert
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