New Pastors Add Religious Leadership in Community
Wellington welcomes three clergy members this month with a fourth due soon. Rev. James Boswell of First United Methodist Church and Terry Neidens of First Christian Church join active leaders, with Rev. Davis at Fundamental Baptist already at work. First Baptist will soon call a new pastor as the town of Wellington braces for changes in religious thinking and renewal.
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Wellington
James Boswell
First United Methodist Church
Terry Neidens
First Christian Church
Rev
Davis
Fundamental Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Great Day and Sad Day for Barbara Jordan
The Texas Senate president pro tempore Barbara Jordan was sworn in as governor for a day making history as the first black woman to lead a state. Her father Rev B M Jordan suffered a stroke during ceremonies and died the next day. The Star Telegram notes Texans celebrate progress against prejudice while mourning the minister’s death.
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Barbara Jordan
Houston
Texas Senate
U.S
Jordan
B.M. Jordan
Austin
Texas
Fort Worth
Governors at Houston meet under tight security and fiscal concerns
The 64th National Governor's Conference in Houston featured heavy security for leaders and spouses with Secret Service and state patrol presence. Governors discussed revenue sharing, education funding, crime and drugs, and NASA impacts, as well as a special Texas legislature session and a shift in primary election costs.
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Austin
Tex
Houston
America
Texas Rangers
George Wallace
Alabama
Spiro Agnew
Defense
Navy
Preston Smith
Duke Ellington
The
United States
NASA
George McGovern
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Wallace
Lame Duck
Smith
LBB
Barnes
House
House of Representatives
Senate
Gus Mutcher
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Local Government Notices and Bond Offerings
County officials restrict purchases from county commissioner owned stores using county funds. Foreclosed tax properties may be bought back by owners at adjudged value via sheriff sale, with balance collectible from tax debtor. Road work can employ a qualified administrator instead of a licensed engineer. Over $8.9 million in university bonds sold to Texas Commerce Bank with $5 million more planned for summer.
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Bullock
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Confederate Air Force
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
McAllen Chambers
San Marcos
Huisville
San Angelo
Alpine
Texas Commerce Bank of Houston
Will validity and age show in 1972 ABA note
The article discusses a will case where a 90 plus father’s document was deemed valid despite poor health and blindness. It notes that elderly persons can still make valid wills and cites another 86 year old case where a will was thrown out. It ends by urging timely estate planning.
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Harvey
Meditations on Life and Culture in a Patchwork Echo
A collage of short quotations from Spencer to Arnold contours life, politics, art, and faith. The selections weave reflections on truth, delight, purpose, and culture, with authors like Hayne Ingalls Kearsey Deighton Patmore Howe Grant Ruskin and Arnold cited in a bygone public-voice style.
Marriage shifts spark talk of informal polygamy
Across letters to the editor, a university professor of bryology notes changing marriage norms and rumors of informal polygamy among informants. He suggests tax reform may complicate household economics, hinting at more wives needed for income.
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D.E. Scott Crossroads
U.S.A
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