State Capital Highlights Texas Republicans face political hurdles
Texas Republicans spar over voided primaries as Bush seeks momentum from the Houston convention. Clinton leads Bush 43 to 29 in Texas, while a lawsuit fights Hannah over redistricting that could shrink GOP Senate seats. Lottery sales pass 500 million in 10 weeks as state finances strain education funding.
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Austin
Texas
Houston
George Bush
Bush
James Baker
White House
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Richard Murray
Mark White
Clinton
Gore
Murray
Quayle
John Sharp
Letter to editor attacks major parties as parasites
A reader denounces both major parties for concentrating power in the federal government, funding international bodies, waging irrelevant wars, creating debt, and subsidizing exports. The letter predicts an independent presidential candidate could spark a people’s movement to turn the nation around if citizens unite and work hard.
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George
Deer Creek Honors August Birthday Party Hosts and Honorees
Deer Creek residents thank VFW Auxiliary Bert Hancock Velmar Wiley Edna Goodman Marie Smith Marie Colby and Doris Shanks for hosting the August Birthday Party. Honorees include Herb Thompson W Wood Jo Holland Opal Smith Ann Clark Irene Caravella. The note ends with a personal call to civic awareness and unity.
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Deer Creek
VFW
Bert Hancock
Velmar Wiley
Edna Goodman
Marie Smith
Marie Colby
Doris Shanks
Herb Thompson
W. Wood
Jo Holland
Opal Smith
Ann Clark
Irene Caravella
Letters From North America Calling 1 800 Help
A traveler laments toll free numbers versus lettered 1 800 codes while in a Miami hotel district. The piece satirically portrays dialling woes, armored rental cars, and a hostile street scene as a cautious traveler seeks a motel. Jose, connected to a local What A Deal Motel, helps guide the narrator through a dangerous jungle of numbers and locals.
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Peary Perry
Miami
Death Squad
Jose
Obituary for J Manley Head Former Texas lawmaker and community figure
J Manley Head of Austin died Monday Aug 17 1992 born Feb 16 1909 in Bluff Dale Texas. He held public offices from 1933 to 1941 Senate and House, led multiple associations, practiced law, and served in various civic roles. He is survived by a large blended family, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, with services held Aug 19 at Willie Amey Clay Funeral Home. Memorials to Central Texas Children's Home or other charities were requested.
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J. Manley Head
Austin
Head
Bluff Dale
Erath County
Tex
Thorp Spring Christian College
Tavelton University
University of Texas
University Avenue Church of Christ
Hedley
Dawson
House of Representatives
Hood
Brath
Texas Senate
American Trucking Association
Washington
D.C
Texas Motor Bus Association
Texas Finance Conference
Texas Bowling Centers Association
Texas Society of Association
International Good Neighbor Council
Texas Good Neighbor Commission
Christian Education Foundation
Texas Tourist and Industrial Foundation
Texas Film Commission
Mable Alice Miles
Nedra Barnett
Ft. Worth
Loise Bean
Lago Vista
Truman Head
Salado
Princeton
Odessa
Larry Sands
Bill Lehman
Margie Malone
Jan Lehman Gerstman
Wimberley
Willie-Amey-Clay Funeral Home
Lanny Henniger
State
G.C. Morris
George Gustafson
Richard Frenzel
Jerry Ray
Earl Curry
Alan Gerstman
Alvis Vandygriff
Jack Andrewartha
Vernon Lemens
Jack Hightower
O.C. Fischer
Clayson Fuller
Waggoner Carr
Justice Robert Calvert
Bob Bullock
Gib Lewis
Central Texas
Crane Rd
Buda
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Lyndell Williams
Texas Press Association
Sims
GOP
Senate
John Hannah
Hannah
Bill Sims
D-San Angelo
Rob Junell
San Angelo
Voice of Agriculture
San Antonio
Ike Harris
Dallas
Bob Glasgow
Stephenville
Glasgow
Harris
Hamnah
Ann Richards
Veep
Dan Quayle
U.S
American Bar Association
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Bullock
Comptroller's Office
Bob Neely
Texas High Speed Rail Authority
Laredo
Detroit
Children’s Defense Fund
Titeeee
Wimberley View
Jack Mynner
Mary Saunders
Nancy Freeman
Starr
Jon Anderson
Jamie Campbell
Pat Patron
Stone Park
Suite
The
Wimberley i
Nior Citizen i
Lioness Board
Mah Jong
Senior Center
Withi County
P.o-Box
Jersey
North America
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