Executive Control Stakes in New Texas Constitution
The proposed executive article would rotate state agencies every decade to boost governor and legislature control, drawing support and opposition. Advocates see tighter oversight. critics warn of vendettas and upheaval. Notables like former govs Shivers Daniel Smith weigh in as voters face Proposition No. 1 on the ballot.
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Immunization report underscores danger to children nation
CDC reports show many children still not fully vaccinated for polio and other diseases. County Health Officer Dr William G Smith notes a decade of decline followed by a small uptick to 63 percent for polio and urges parents to verify their children's vaccination status to prevent epidemics.
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Wiliam G Smith
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Justice Is Named AUSTIN. Tex AP Dist Judge George E Cire, Houston, Was Named associate justice of the 14th Court of Civil Appeals in Houston Monday
Gov Dolph Briscoe named George E Cire as associate justice of the 14th Court of Civil Appeals in Houston replacing Chief Justice Bert H Tunks who resigned. Cire has served as judge of the 165th Judicial District since June 1964. Briscoe also appointed Presley E Werlein Jr as district judge in Houston.
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Tex AP
George E Cire
Houston
14Th Court of Civil Appeals
Dolph Briscoe
Cire
165Th Judicial District
Bert H. Tunks
Briscoe
Presley E Werlein Jr
Subway Crash Claims 26 Lives in Mexico City
Mexico City mayor blames technical and perhaps human failure after a rush hour collision of two trains killed 26 and injured 55. An investigation began as emergency workers described a horrific scene with passengers packed for work and school.
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Mexico City
Octavio Senties
Ford Office Burglary Echoes Watergate Memories
Washington AP reports an attempted burglary at the Ford Committee offices stirred Watergate memories but officials said there is no political motive. Two jimmy bar marks appeared on a file cabinet unlocked by accountant Lester R. Benjamin. nothing was stolen. The cabinet held checks cash and financial records not political documents. Robert Visser said the incident occurred during a busy daytime period with staff and workmen present amid office revamps. Police agreed there was no forced entry and this cabinet was unique in the offices.
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President Ford Committee
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Ford Committee
Bob Hope’s 25th TV Anniversary Show Highlights Classic Clips
Bob Hope marks 25 years with television by presenting a two hour special featuring 97 past collaborators along with interludes with Bing Crosby John Wayne and Frank Sinatra. The program blends clips from Hope’s shows with new sketches and personal anecdotes reflecting his long career in show business.
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John Wayne
Frank Sinatra
NBC
Bob Hope
Rocky Marciano
Bing
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