Bentsen Declares Yarborough Divisive in Texas Senate Bid
Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr., Houston, opened his Texas Senate campaign with a tour including San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. He labeled Ralph Yarborough divisive, allied with extremist groups, and pledged to restore Texas influence in national politics while criticizing Yarborough’s Vietnam war stance.
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Texas enjoys strong business year end 1969 report
Two Texas economic indicators show 1969 closing with strong deposits and record construction volume. Dallas deposits slip while Houston and Lubbock reach new highs, and Austin posts a small decline. Builders foresee inflation but steady activity into 1970. Brown & Root cites a major December contract for a Kroger Center in Houston.
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Catholics Call for Grapes Boycott Across San Antonio Area
A Catholic group the Commission on Church and Society urges Catholics and other citizens to boycott table grapes. They ask stores to remove grapes and seek federal legislation supporting farm workers rights to bargain collectively. The statement praises Cesar Chavez and notes Catholic teaching since Pope Leo XIII.
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Machine Candidate Grante Valley Becomes Youngest Member
Machine candidate Grante Valley becomes Congresss youngest member at 27 in 194s. He retires from congressional life in 1955 not seeking re election. He presents an air of a pin striped conservative but points to early congressional support for repeal of the poll tax as part of his modern program.
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Bentsen May Face Yarborough in Texas Senate Fight
The article outlines Lloyd Bentsen Jr aiming for the U.S. Senate against Ralph Yarborough in Texas. It notes Bentsen’s criticisms of the Connally machine, mentions Grace as an adviser, and discusses shifting alliances among Texas political figures including Shivers and Connally.
Freeway Start Delayed by Cost Analysis and DOT Review
The article outlines a proposed Mulberry to Tuxedo freeway segment north of Brackenridge Park with a cost analysis by the Texas Highway Department and DOT. Lytton explains timelines, mid area construction, and potential use of federal funds, pending DOT concurrence within six months. Legal challenges by the San Antonio Conservation Society continue over parklands. The Georgia Department of Agriculture note appears unrelated.
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Expensive proposal eyed for North Freeway dispute solution
In 1970 discussions, a costly Christmas gesture to Anthony Antonin could fund a middle freeway segment from Mulberry to Tuxedo if the state DOT approves using non federal funds. A six month deadline prompts a provisional plan, with tentative dates in February and May, exploring state study results and potential supplementary city funds to end the controversy.
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Stop Gap Traffic Relief Planned In North San Antonio
Norma Reed reports another 125000 set aside by the City Public Works for stop gap traffic relief in the North Freeway area. Medians to Sahara and two new traffic lights will slow speeds on San Pedro north of Loop 410 to ease access to businesses while the North Freeway is developed. Traffic Director Stewart Fischer notes conditions may worsen until land development catches up and improvements like medians and protected left turns are completed.
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Burglars Loot Margaret Veasman Home in Break-In
Burglars stole a stereo radio and dinnerware valued at $1,935 from the home of Margaret Veasman at 203 Bamburgh in an eight o’clock break-in, police reported Wednesday.
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Coke Stevenson among 31 ex-legislators on state payroll
Austin AP Former Gov Coke Stevenson and 30 other ex lawmakers were added to the state payroll to qualify for retirement checks of at least 1900 annually under a new law. The rule lets those with eight years of service buy in by taking a state job and paying 258 per year served.
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