Loophole Primaries Under Fire at Democratic Convention
New York Texas Democrats push rules committee report condemning loophole primaries that award all delegates to a plurality winner. Patman notes 13 states use a system worse than the old winner take all. Texas law collapsed after 1972 reforms. Lone Star delegation at the convention reports a single robbery incident involving a Wallace delegate in Manhattan.
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Primary drive grows for proportional representation bill
Supporters across Democratic factions in the Me state push a new primary bill. Advocates cite proportional representation as a fairer basis for the runoff and party unity ahead of the next legislative session.
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Texas Delegates Clash Over QUEST PASSES at Essex House Hotel
Veteran Democrats clash in a Texas caucus at the Essex House Hotel over distribution of Quest Passes during opening session with Ben Sutton replacement debates. Betty Gatlin, psychology professor at St. Philip’s College, endorsed to replace Sutton by his widow Mrs. Lan Nel Sutton read to delegates.
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Bank in Appeal Seeks Halt to Carrizo Springs Bank Liquidation
Attorneys for Carrizo Springs State Bank filed in the 4th Court of Civil Appeals seeking to halt liquidation after an order by Judge James Kazen in Laredo district court closed the bank. FDIC began paying off depositors per last Thursday’s order.
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Lambert defrauder upheld 24 year prison term
James Lambert of Milwaukee defrauded six women by promising marriage but did not use violence. The state Supreme Court ruled Monday the 24 year sentence was not excessive, rejecting his appeal that the term was too severe.
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Weather Snapshot Yesterday and Current Conditions
Yesterday's high was 83 and today's low 71 with 94 percent humidity at 6 am. Light east northeast wind earlier. No precipitation in the last 24 hours. the month totals 4.02 inches with 2.28 inches excess, yearly total 18.99 inches with 4.59 inches excess. Sunset 8:46 pm Tuesday, sunrise unknown, moon full with rises and sets noted. Port Aransas tides show highs at 7:21 am and 4:07 pm, lows at 12:06 pm and 11:46 pm.
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Community help and parole guidance offered by San Antonio groups
Letters advise contacting Saint Peter's-Saint Joseph's Children’s Home and Mexican Baptist Children's Home for housing and support for homeless youths. Jerome O’Brien and Fred Niccum share contact numbers. a reader seeks Senator Bentsen’s address. Instructions outline parole steps via Half-Way House San Antonio with Schryver and Hardin coordinating case background checks and placement for early release.
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Carter faces convention test as unity grows in New York
Carter presses for a unity tone at Madison Square Garden amid party cheer and a promise to back a 3 percent unemployment goal in Congress. Delegates hail the New Deal era as the convention opens. Barbara Jordan warns of factional danger while John Glenn urges a fight against racism and a revived patriotism. Peter Rodino withdraws from VP consideration due to glaucoma.
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Murder warrant issued for suspect in San Antonio rug dealer death
A capital murder warrant was issued for 20 year old Johnny Ledesma in connection with the shooting death of Naseer Ahmad 55 who owned Ahmad's Oriental Emporium at 22 Broadway San Antonio. Police seek a second suspect and Ahmad's cream 1974 Buick with prestige plates NASEER.
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