Connally invites Democratic nominees to June 16 ranch barbecue
Texas Republicans loom large in state races with John Connally inviting Democratic state and legislative candidates to a June 16 barbecue at his Floresville family ranch. The event launches the campaign for the November 6 general election as Connally aims to unite Democrats behind a statewide challenge.
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Lincoln Debt Unfathomable To Holders Of Gold And Numbers
Reported national debt under Lincoln is described as nearly one billion dollars with extravagant calculations of its weight length and height. The piece urges South resistance to pay the sum and reflects wartime inflation fears amid Civil War reporting.
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South
Brenham Inquirer
Court Not Held At This Term In County
The Tyler Reporter notes there was no District Court session this term as the judge failed to appear. It implies the court was intended but no word was sent if otherwise. The report also covers enemy landings on James Island opposing Charleston with heavy losses and claims 1,700 troops landed on Battery Island and Legarsville. General Gist's dispatch notes prisoners describe the actions.
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Charleston
Gist
Battery Island
Legarsville
John’s Island
Riots Grip Washington as Jackson Advances
Reported in The Houston Telegraph riots and mobs control the city with excitement high. A later dispatch notes General Jackson near Washington within five miles, with his army growing to fifty to sixty thousand.
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Houston Telegraph
England and France Pledge Interference in American Affairs
Gen Beauregard’s army falls back 27 miles on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad with headquarters at Baldwin. Stonewall Jackson nears Washington City within 25 miles and controls the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as Rhode Island and Massachusetts governors call out the militia amid national tension. England and France agree to intervene and discuss withdrawing their garrisons.
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Watersafety Tip and War Talk From The Galveston News
The excerpt notes concerns about naval danger and a French withdrawal, with mentions of potential threats to Baltimore and Maryland. It praises orderly methods at a successful institution and lauds Wooridge, Commissioner of Examination, as reported by the Houston Telegraph.
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Houston Telegraph
Orders Issued by General Beauregard on Tents and Baggage
General Beauregard orders the burning of extra tents and limits baggage to 16 pounds per officer. He says the Confederate army has gone on the offensive and should not be encumbered with unnecessary baggage. General Beauregard also excludes correspondents from the lines with a death penalty for transmitting important news.
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Austin Intelligencer
Food Shortage Fears Rise Across States
The Brenham Inquirer reports a dire outlook for food supplies with corn prices in Texas and North Carolina between 1.25 and 2.00 dollars per bushel. Wheat crops are ruined and oats face slim prospects, signaling a looming shortage.
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North Carolina
Brenham Inquirer
Biologists foresee weak shrimp season in Texas
Texas Game and Fish Commission biologists warn the 1962 shrimping season may underperform. Spring sampling shows a ongoing brown shrimp decline since 1960 with 22 million pounds fewer landings last year. Only the first major brown shrimp spawn has occurred, with July or August spawning potentially boosting the outlook. White shrimp prospects remain uncertain as spawning nears.
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Texas
Safe Driving After an Auto Crash
Practical rules from the State Bar of Texas outline steps after a collision. Stop, render aid, protect the scene, call an officer, gather details, avoid admissions, see a doctor if injured, consult a lawyer, inform the insurer, and report to the Department of Public Safety. These guidelines stress factual statements and legal obligations to preserve rights and evidence.
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Birth certificates urged for Texas school entrants
Parents should request birth certificates now for children starting school in September. Texas Health officials report over 270 000 youngsters will enter elementary schools, with many records pending processing. Provide child name birth details mother’s maiden name and father’s name, plus immunization records as required by local boards.
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Garrison Names Midland Man Top DPS Aide May 30
The Texas Public Safety commission and Col. Homer Garrison Jr. announced the appointment of Wilson E. Spear of Midland as Assistant Director and promoted Spell to lieutenant colonel to become second in command at the Texas Department of Public Safety. Spear will assume duties at the State Headquarters in Austin, succeeding Joe S. Fletcher who resigned April 20 after 17 years.
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