Texas aims for top rank in national agriculture by 1980
Gov. Dolph Briscoe drives Texas to become No. 1 in total agricultural income, aiming for $9.1 billion by 1980, with growth in meat, poultry, crops, cotton, oil crops, and vegetables supported by research and markets. Texas Exten sion Service cites 48 percent rise in five years and momentum toward top position.
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Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Jones County
Kirby Clayton
Clayton
Extension Service
John Hutchison
Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Experiment
Sta
Tion
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Eges
Briscoe Outlines Energy Program For Texas
Governor Dolph Briscoe unveiled a 90 day energy conservation plan urging Texans to save energy to save jobs. He ordered state government steps and urged voluntary private sector cuts in car use and home energy, proposing a 26 percent gasoline reduction and a 55 mile per hour speed limit.
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Dolph Briscoe
Reader urges vote for hospital district expansion
A longtime local resident urges every voter to approve the hospital district expansion on the upcoming election day. He cites 40 years near the hospital, the staff’s patient care, ongoing service improvements, trusted directors, and low taxes as justification for support.
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OX Priston
Abilene
Expan
Energy council briefing outlines need for patience on crisis
Rep. Elmer Martin of Colorado City spoke after Gov Briscoe's Energy Council session in Austin. He warned there is no quick fix to the energy crisis and urged keeping industry and agriculture producing. He referenced a likely special session and the need to shield farmers from shortages and preserve public trust. Gen. Bill Hobby moderated the briefing.
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Elmer Martin
Colorado City
Dolph Briscoe
Energy Council
Austin
Dec
Gov Briscoe
Texas
Bill Hobby
Rep
Martin
Public notice bids for 1962 Chevrolet school bus Stamford TX
Sealed bids requested by the Office of the Superintendent of Schools Stamford Texas for a 1962 Chevrolet Ceylinder 48 passenger Wayne body school bus. Bus viewable at Stamford High School. Bids due January 4 1974 and opened January 3 1974. Contact WR Beene for bid packets at PO Box 1238 Stamford TX 79353 or 15-774-2708. The district may accept or reject any bid.
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Stamford
Texas
Wayne
Stamford High School
Javelinas to Be Added to Texas Hunting Licenses
Texas Parks and Wildlife directs a move toward uniform javelina sensors and bag limits, with possible tagging on hunting licenses. The plan aims to boost hunting opportunities for gun and bow hunters and create additional revenue for landowners. Javelina population has grown in the Edwards Plateau Trans-Pecos and South Texas, expanding since 145. Ranchers report high prices for hunted animals.
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Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Calyton T. Garrison
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Garrison
Edwards Mateau
Trans-Pecos
South
Edwards Plateau
Fiesta de las Laminatias on Paseo del Rio
The Fiesta de las Laminatias will be held along Paseo del Rio in San Anton from December 14 to December 24. The event showcases local crafts and community activities in a festive riverfront setting.
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Paseo del Rio
San Anton
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