Lady Bird Johnson Shines Beside Jackie in Texas
A July feature portrays Lady Bird Johnson as a luminous force in Texas politics. Described as poised and businesswise, she shapes policy advice for Jackie Kennedy and earns praise from Robert Kennedy and Adlai Stevenson. Mother of two, she balances public life with quiet influence.
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Colombia Seeks 500 Million in Cash Aid from United States
Colombia plans to request about 500 million dollars in four years of cash aid from the United States as part of a broader economic package. Government experts met with U.S. ambassador and pressed for measures to raise prices for coffee exports and secure direct financing. During Stevenson's South American tour, students clashed with police and threw stones near the airport, mistakenly targeting Stevenson party members. Stevenson’s visit as a special envoy to Kennedy continues with meetings on economic plans and official dinners.
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Olmos Park adopts city manager government by vote
Olmos Park residents approved the city manager form by 172 to 151 in a special election. The town becomes Bexar County’s third municipality behind San Antonio and Terrell Hills. Total votes 303 including 118 absentee. council will hire and set the salary for a city manager, likely City Administrator J. C. Harrison.
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Courthouse plan eyed. Zachry-led panel backs new buildings
The courthouse alterations committee chaired by H B Zachry recommended two new buildings and air conditioning for the courthouse. It offered to back a bond issue or other financing on the county’s request. The panel urged urgent study by commissioners and outlined five recommendations including a separate shed for voting machines, no renovations to certain floors, a separate juvenile detention building, a halt to vault storage spending until accounting procedures are set, and immediate action on a state court suit against Collins Construction for about 63,323 dollars plus interest and fees. The suit cites unpaid work, with Zachry alleging subcontracting but claims not fully paid. The report was sent to the Commissioners Court.
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Howard Aero Sells Ventura Based Aircraft to Chicago Tribune
Howard Aero Inc of San Antonio sold the Chicago Tribune a Howard Super Ventura, a conversion of the Lockheed Ventura bomber enhanced to 300 mph. Rob ert Hitchcock said several other Howard aircraft have been sold in Chicago, including to International Minerals and Chemicals and Natural Gas Pipeline Corp. The firm, once a conversion plant, now builds the Howard 300 and has orders for the Howard 500 from over 38 states.
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Chicago Tribune
Robert Hitchcock
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Chicago
International Minerals and Chemicals Corp
Natural Fas Pipe Line Corporation
Tamerica
Bandit’s Troubles End With Small Cash Haul
In Portsmouth Virginia a robber hopped into a taxi with driver Jack Vaughan and pressed a pistol to his neck demanding cash. Vaughan surrendered $4.40 before the thief forced a call to Panther Cab. Cabby William Cahoon then handed over $18. The bandit fled after firing the gun once.
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Senator Yarborough Backs Continued Manned Bomber Program
Senator Yarborough of Texas urged the defense appropriations subcommittee to maintain the manned bomber program including the B58 supersonic model built by General Dynamic Fort Belvoir. He stressed military needs and highlighted Texan support, signaling potential shift as a Texas spokesman on military matters.
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