Texas Cities Hold Big Political Cards in Elections
An analysis of Texas politics shows major cities like Dallas Houston and San Antonio mobilizing strong GOP organizations for statewide races. Thad Hutcheson leads a powerful Bexar county faction aiding conservative candidates while Dies fights to galvanize urban voters ahead of the April 2 primary.
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North Side
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Mioney
City faces April election tied to Washington senate race
City election hinges on U S senate showdown with April 2 vote. County cost sharing on Hastings medical examiner bonds and runway project dominate the scene. Planned bond issuances total about 1 7 million to extend the INW SE runway from 600 to 8400 feet and prepare terminal, cargo, space, and landscaping upgrades. work begins after land clearance with further bonds over 14 months.
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Teague
Entrenched city hall team readies campaign push
The article describes a steady campaign build by the council and Good Government league with two councilor vacancies filled by George Friedrich and Roy Baines, possible April 2 candidate on the southwest side, and top grassroots workers from the Republican camp. It notes plans to reassign Welfare Division head Haymond Goddard and shift duties to Grover Leal Schurman, plus ongoing precinct activity, press agent coverage, and a focus on maintaining the existing political machine.
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Wantland Salt in Fight Charter Vote Plea Not Dead
Clyde Wantland fails to secure enough signatures for charter change petitions as backers rally in courthouses and on street tables paying 10 cents a signature. He claims around 2600 signatures but critics question validity and number requirements. He threatens renewed efforts on April 2. council weighs possible election and regulatory steps amid dispute over petition legitimacy.
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Pay Raise Battle Prompts Courtroom Ironies
Romadlest Gilly advertisement notes a central issue as Judge Charles Assapson fights for justice amid TV concerns a pay raise. A man avoids fighting for a raise and seldom receives a test at the courthouse. There was a time when the courthouse spoke of pay and headlines.
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Boxer County Vntize
Charles Assapson
Juetive Again
City staff overwhelmed mailing 1400 progress reports this week
Matthews reports staffers jammed with 1400 municipal progress reports to mail while 348,600 copies of the annual report were distributed. The chaos touched 4 secretaries, banks, rating firms, and state officials. 600 extra copies were sent to managers and officials across Texas.
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San Antonio
City Hall Plans Revenue Bonds Amid High Interest Rates
Officials push for a spring issue of revenue bonds to fund park and courthouse projects while aiming to avoid raising taxes. The plan includes insuring a full two year amortization and considers selling Wal anoint assets to cover costs.
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Delays Bills In Asses Collector Office Sets Mail Pause
San Antonio groups urge delay on tax statements until after April to avoid influencing the city election. Ballard proposes using 165,600 window envelope inserts to shield the administration from school tax blame while noting the city tax rate at 1.94 and school tax expected to rise from 119 to 125. Officials work to complete the levy forms by February 15.
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St. Mary's
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Kono
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Runate
Thad Hitchrson
GOP
Joe Sheldon
San Angelo
E. Balaril
San Antonians
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Johnson allies push bill to link mail election to Senate race
Austin Feb. 2 Special report notes Lyndon Johnson and allied Democrats pressuring for a vote on the Paul bill to attach a mail ballot election to the April 2 United States Senate race. Dallas Rep. Joe Paul leads the effort with San Antonio Rep. Marshall Q. Bell coaching. Debate centers on special order timing, legal questions, and potential rulings by Atty. Gen. Will Wilson as leaders seek to maximize votes for or against the measure amid regional political maneuvering.
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