Local Government Article Prompts Texas Vote
In Austin supporters tout a consolidated local government article for the Texas constitution to replace scattered provisions. Opponents warn of costs and loss of local control, with groups lining up for or against the proposed changes ahead of the November 4 referendum.
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Texas Afl-Cio
Texas Association of Counties
Panhandle Judges and Commissioners Association
Gulf Coast Judges and Prosecutors Association
Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee
Panhandle
Citizens
Texas
Houston Voters May Decide On One Charter Proposition
Election officials expect Houston to cast about 40 percent of the statewide votes on next November 4 for the proposed new state constitution. Voters will also pick a new city mayor and a school board as debating campaigns over the charter continue. Local leaders note 40 to 50 percent of the 771,000 eligible Houston voters may turn out, with substantial interest in the November election.
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San Antonio
Lila Cockrell
Texas Municipal League
Texas
Texas Afl-Cio
Jim Brigance
Brazoria
Texas County Judge and Commissioners Association
Bill Clayton
Texas Association of Counties
The
Association
Associated Press
Houston
Three College Board Posts Filled in Texas
Governor Dolph Briscoe announced six year appointments to the Texas College Coordinating Board. John Fainter Jr of Sugar Land. J F Peterson of Fort Worth. and Ralph Spence of Tyler join the board, while Harry Provence of Waco remains. Robert Teague Sr of Texas City and Sam Young Jr of El Paso also named. Replacements include Baker Hollers and Wise whose terms had expired.
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Austin
Texap
Texas College Coordinating Board
Dolph Briscoe
John Fainter Jr
Sugarland
Houston
J.F Peterson
Fort Worth
Ralph Spence
Tyler
Briscoe
Harry Provence
Waco
Newspapers, Inc
Robert Teague Sr
Texas City
International Union of Operating Engineers
Afi.cio
Sam Young Jr
el Paso
el Paso National Bank
Robert Baker
Peterson
James Hollers
San Antonio
Spence Watson Wise
Baker, Hollers and Wise
Amish Converts Seek Followers In Hartland Maine
Three years into a cross country trek for converts to Amish life, Roland Church and his group settled on land near Hartland Maine with David Byler and family. They aim to build a growing Amish community while living simply on farm and garden work. Church, once a poacher and bootlegger, found religion in prison and Zion Bible Institute before joining the Amish.
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Hartland, Maine
Roland Church
David Byler
Katie
Christ
Connie Church
Church
Hartland
South Windham Correctional Center
Zion Bible Institute
East Providence
R 1
Full Gospel Church
Canada
Alaska
Walter Wendlandt Seeks Texas Railroad Commission Seat
Walter Wendlandt announces as a Democratic candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission amid gas supply tensions. He notes his plan to address Coastal States and LoVaca curtailments, proposing a contract reimbursement fund to cover the rate difference before dividends to Coastal States stockholders.
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Austin, Tex
Walter Wendiandt
Texas Railroad Commission
Wendiandt
Ben Ramsey
Ramsey
Jane
Wendlandt
Commission
Transportation and Gas Utilizies
Commission On Coastal States
LoVaca Gathering Co
Wendlandt Plan
Commission Coastal States
LoVaca
Austin
San Antonio
Wachandt
Constitution funds noted in Texas campaign report
Contributions totaling eight thousand three hundred thirty seven dollars were received by Citizens for the Texas Constitution in support of the proposed new constitution on November 4. Expenditures to date totaled five thousand two hundred fifty nine dollars. Major contributors since October 6 include J R Thornton of San Marcos two hundred and Fort Worth residents Preston Geren Jr and H E Chiles two hundred and five hundred dollars Rex C Cauble Denton one thousand Bill Bass Canton twenty eight RI Armstrong Austin five hundred and Texas League of Women Voters Action Committee Austin five hundred.
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H E Chiles
Fort Worth
Roland
Bond
Dallas
Rex C Cauble
Denton
Bill Bass
Canton
RI. Armstrong
Austin
League of Women Voters of Texas Action Committee
Earnings surge for GM signals dramatic turnaround
Detroit AP General Motors third quarter earnings rose to 243 million, nearly 15 times the year ago disaster. Chrysler posted a record third quarter loss of 79 million, its fifth straight loss, with optimistic notes on a possible fourth quarter profit but hints of extraordinary actions. Ford, AMC expect varied results as car production for November may drop to a nonstrike low amid cautious market outlook.
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Detroit
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
John J Riccardo
Riccardo
Ford Motor Co
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