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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
10
The only man to serve as both general of the air force and army was a West Point graduate from 1907 who took flying lessons from the Wright brothers. He helped organize the defense of the Panama Canal Zone and played a key role in starting air mail flights and air forest fire patrols.
Former State Insurance Board Chairman Joe Christie announced for U S Senate in the Democratic primary. Mark White Jr a Houston lawyer and Briscoe secretary of state since 1973 entered the Democratic race for attorney general. White resignations opens another secretary of state appointment line forms outside Briscoe's door.
Christie, 44, faces U S Rep Bob Krueger of New Braunfels, 41, in the senatorial primary. The winner will challenge veteran U S Sen John Tower in November 1978. White, 37, collides with Price Daniel Jr., 36, former House speaker and son of ex Gov Price Daniel, for attorney general.
Mr and Mrs James Singleton express deep gratitude for flowers cards calls visits food and prayers during a stay at St Elizabeth They thank St Beulah church and members and note they are at home The piece also mentions State Republican Chairman Ray Hutchison resigning and plans to run for governor with James Baker filed with the secretary
A summary notes a state official indicating interest in a Republican bid for attorney general. Political positioning and party backing may shape forthcoming campaign dynamics as observers await formal announcements.
Texas higher education enrollments rise about four percent from last fall, with public community colleges on 56 campuses totaling 304,966, up 4.6 percent, and private senior colleges at 73,200 after a 2.1 percent gain. The Railroad Commission schedules a December 16 hearing on Arkla Gas rate increases affecting 28 East Texas cities including Mount Pleasant and Winnsboro.
Ray Barnhart of Houston won the state Republican chairmanship by 37 votes to 26 over Nathan White of Plano the Callis County judge. Morris Atlas of McAllen was named to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to succeed R L Thornton Jr of Dallas who resigned Briscoe appointed 20 members.
Funeral services for Ercle F. Freeman 77 of Silsbee were held at Farmer's Funeral Home with burial in Knupple Cemetery. He died on arrival at Silsbee Doctor's Hospital. A native of Woodville he lived in Hardin County 60 years and was a retired barber. Survivors include his wife, three sons, a daughter, a brother and two sisters.
The Court of Criminal Appeals heard arguments on constitutionality of the new Texas death by injection law governing future executions of condemned criminals. A steel buildings firm lost a 331400 death benefits suit by families of two men killed in a collision with a firm’s truck near Austin a decade ago. The Supreme Court upheld lower courts and rejected a 52500 damage suit by a mother claiming a monkey bite crippled her daughter’s finger and affected her musical ability.
Texas Attorney General John L. Hill states it is unlawful to take shrimp from any water within a mile of a city in Chambers Galveston Harris and Victoria counties using a trawl. Hill also noted other opinions including a city hall memorandum.
The open records act exempts collecting wage rate comparisons but requires disclosure of raw data on private positions if it does not reveal city staff comparability to fire positions. Dr. Sheldon removed as Rusk State Hospital superintendent. Inglis to act as superintendent at Rusk. Railroad Commission okays 8.6 million in reclamation bonds for lignite sites Big Brown Dallas Martin Lake Panola Monticello. Oil gas sulphur lease sale Feb. 7 General Land Office. Texas manufacturing boom with 177 new and 196 expanded firms in first three quarters of 1977. California porn problem inquiry by a Texas House investigative team. Cigarette tax revenue rose 904,181 to 23.4 million over September 1976.
An ad style declaration highlights natural relief from pain without dangerous drugs or unnecessary surgery. It emphasizes restoring health, prolonging life, and promoting economical, natural approaches. The short pitch stresses safety and cost effectiveness.
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