Texas Campaign Notes Highlight Bush Hutchison and Richards
Texas voters face a flurry of campaign moves as George W. Bush and Kay Bailey Hutchison skip Project Vote Smart questions while Governor Ann Richards backs tougher crime penalties. Debates touch on juvenile justice. Bush criticizes timing. Beyond elections, legal and honors news include Dan Morales and Barbara Jordan accolades.
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Austin
George W. Bush
U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Richard Fisher
Dallas
Project Vote Smart
Ann Richards
Richard Kimball
Texas
Congress
Hutchison
Fisher
Bush
Gov. Richards
Greater Dallas Crime Commission
Texas A&m
Richards
Arkansas
Viewpoint on Keeping Stuff and Value of Old Toys
A reader argues against the notion that discarded items gain value. He cites costs of storing junk, uncertain returns after decades, and the impracticality of preserving old toys, magazines, and lava lamps. He also praises Wimberley ISD and its educators, closing with praise for Tim Thompson.
Reasonable voices in Wimberley challenged by ad debate
A reader condemns Wimberley 2000 for allowing gripe driven ads that leveling accusations against Rusty Linney and Bud Mince. The letter argues political ads should meet standards of truth and warns against personal grudges masquerading as civic speech. It defends the school board and notes the district attorney found no district wrongdoing.
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Wimberley 2000
Vear
Wimberley
Voice of
Rusty Linney
Fair and Square
WISD
Bud Mince
Ruth
Letter defending Watts family sparks town nostalgia
A reader writes to defend Butch and Evelyn Watts against anonymous abuse allegations about their twelve year old daughter. She praises the couple, laments changes in Wimberley, and recalls the town’s perceived decline from its “good ole days,” citing traffic, pollution, and overcrowding.
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Butch
Evelyn Watts
Watts
Evelyn
Wimberley
Powers That Be
Spencer Family Expresses Appreciation to Editor
The family of Jack Spencer extends sincere appreciation for prayers, love, and support during this time of loss. Ann Spencer, Angela Hutcherson and family express gratitude for the kindness shown.
Library Seeks Free Equipment Donations From Public
The Village Library requests donations of a vacuum cleaner and a telephone with an answering machine in good condition to save funds for books and technology. If you can give items, call Librarian Mary Powell at 847-2188 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday.
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Mary Powell
County Park Spending Draws Protest from Pam Jones
Pam Jones, candidate for County Commissioner, argues the Commissioners Court should not spend over one million dollars on a new park while existing sites like Five Mile Dam and Dudley Johnson Park suffer neglect. She says enforcement is lacking with illegal camping and trash, and urges accountability to taxpayers.
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Commissioners Court
Blue Hole
Dudley Johnson
Pam Jones
Searching for Relatives of Susie Brooks Danforth
Karen Brooks Taylor seeks to locate any living relatives of Susie Brooks Danforth. She provides her Chickasha Oklahoma address for contact and requests help from readers who may know family lines or descendants.
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Susie Brooks Danforth
Karen Brooks Taylor
Dusky Valley Lane
Chickasha, OK
Renter Concern Over Crime Mentioned in Paper
A reader expresses unease about crime and notes the paper lacks a Crime Report on page 6. They plan to move to Houston today and compliment the publication while urging inclusion of minor crime updates from the prior month.
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Houston
Tps
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Tex Lezar
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Jim Warren
Dallas Morning News
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Lezar
Death Row
Dan Morales
Gary Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Federal
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
NAACP
Republican Party
Morales
Travis County District Attorney's Office
James Granberry
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Walter Smith
Granberry
Smith County
Clinton
Barbara Jordan
Jordan
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
U.S. Commission On Immigration Reform
Wimberley View
Mary Saunders
Jack Mynigr
Michael Averitt Starr
Linda Allen
Louie Bono Harrell
DB Bearden
Jim Gore
Stone Park
Suite
Compuserve.Com
Thewimperley View
Hays County
Wimberley View, Inc
Cornerstone Park
Suite A
P.O. Box
Othe Wilmbertey
Dca Ae
North America
Peary Perry
Guy
Tim Thompson
Senior Citizens Activity Center
Mah Jong
Betty Bennett
Wimberley Postal Advisory Committee
Reba Smith
Frank Austin
Jack L. Orchard
Helen Campbell
Jerry Landers
Madonna Kimbapa
Pall Mynier
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