Texas 1972 races shape up with Christie and Briscoe in play
In Texas a Democratic U. S. Senate contest may include El Paso’s Joe Christie as a potential candidate while Dolph Briscoe campaigns in the race for governor. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and others weigh bids as Parker Hobby plans to succeed Barnes. Other state posts see appointments and agency updates across Austin and Houston.
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Joe Christie
el Paso
U. S. Senate
Christie
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Ben Barnes
Nancy Savers
Austin
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
Senate
Preston Smith
Houston Post
William P. Hobby
Barnes
Smith
Mary Nell Garrison
Board of Regents
Midwestern University
Wichita Falls
Louis Shanks
State School Land Board
Frank Medina
James W. Suffield
Beaumont
Logan W. Hood Jr
Houston
New Texas Board of Athletic
Charles Freeman
Pleasanton
Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District
Bruce Street
Graham
A. M. Willis
Longview
North Texas State University Board of Regents
William Harold Pieratt Jr
Giddings
Taylor H. Jobe
Gladewater
State Board of Pharmacy
State Supreme Court Upholds Welfare Aid Not a Property Right
The High Court affirmed an intermediate ruling that no individual holds a vested property right to welfare aid. Other decisions include a 1966 amendment not barring market value use for agricultural land taxation, Kerr County ranchers seeking net income per acre valuation, Beaumont minister not held in contempt over clinic construction, Texas law not requiring paternal support for illegitimate children, and contractors unable to collect on a fire insurance payout linked to an Abilene missile site incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
High Court
Kerr County
Beaumont
Texas
Abilene
Conservationist ratings split senators on seven environmental issues
The League of Conservation Voters scored 11 senators with perfect records on seven environmental issues this year. Eight earned passing scores while 12 failed, with less than five favorable votes. Seven of the failing group with two or fewer votes were labeled having abominable records. The Senate fared better than the House, though few strong pollution control bills ever became law.
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League of Conservation Voters
Senate
House
AFL-CIO to elect new officers at Dallas convention
August 14 marks a major labor election as AFL-CIO will choose new officers at its state convention in Dallas. Incumbent president H S Hank Brown steps aside with Roy R Evans and Harold Tate as leading candidates for president. Evans leads in polls, Brown backs Tate, while Evans’ running mate Sherman Fricks and Tate’s partner Harry Hubbard vie for secretary-treasurer alongside Henry Munoz Jr.
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Afl-Cio
Dallas
H. S
Hank) Brown
Roy R. Evans
Harold Tate
Sherman Fricks
Evans
Harry Hubbard
Tate
Henry Munoz Jr
Brown
Parks officials tour river beds amid hunting controversy
Parks and Wildlife Director James A. Cross and Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong flew over the Canadian River bed to inspect a dispute over free public hunting. The commission ordered a halt to hunting on state owned river beds and public lands, faced protests, and signaled possible policy reversal. PWC staff will seek more information and present a recommendation at a future meeting.
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Parks and Wildlife
James A. Cross
Bob Armstrong
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Panhandle
Commission
PWC
Brand recording rules for Texas cattlemen announced
Cattlemen must file brands and marks with county clerks after August 30. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says six months are allowed to register brands, after which brands must be renewed every ten years.
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Texas and Southwestern Cattleraisers’ Association
Texas Sees 161 New Industries Start in 1971 Half-Year
The Texas Industrial Commission reports 161 new industries began operations in the first six months of 1971, eight more than the prior year, while 100 expansions occurred. It reveals a rural population study and a feasibility review of future textile manufacturing. Texas accounts for over 30 percent of U S cotton, 97 percent of mohair, and 50 percent of wool, largely processed elsewhere. A survey suggests processing facilities could add over 7 billion dollars annually to the state economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Industrial Commission
Commission
Texas
West Texas Hunting Outlook For West Texas Season
West Texas drought hurts wildlife but offers cautious optimism for the coming season. Turkeys show a light hatch yet many adults remain from last year. Quail nesting may extend into July and August with some broods already seen. Deer in most West Texas counties are in excellent shape, signaling a strong season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
West Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
West
Texas
Biologists Study Antelope Jawbones
Biologists for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department examine antelope jawbones to determine age. The study follows tagging fawns with known ages and compares jawbone wear to estimate ages in the harvest. Goals include understanding age classes for herd production and buck permit issuance to prevent overharvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Conglomerate Stocks See Mixed 1967 69 Recovery
Babson reports that conglomerates led gains in 1967 68 but fell in 1969 70 as merger mania cooled and anti trust and tax changes dampened demand. Since 1970 many have rebounded on consolidation cost cuts and disposals while two names Kinney Service and U S Industries are flagged for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Babson’s Reports
Kinney Service
U. S
Veteran urged to include full details in VA inquiry
A veteran seeking faster VA response should supply his full name, address, and claim number if available to help identify his file and speed processing. This guidance emphasizes precise contact data and claims information to match records.
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Veterans Administration
Pineapples and Calico Bush Real Names Noted
A curious note states pineapples contain only 20 calories per pound while revealing the true name of the calico bush as mountain laurel. The pairing presents two plant facts from a likely horticultural column.
Winters Enterprise Feature Page Item
Local page notes community events and brief local notes from Winters Texas dated Friday August 6 1971. Highlights include community announcements minor social happenings and short notices from residents and organizations in the Winters area.
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Enterprise
Texas
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A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Waddell Chevrolet Co
E. J. Bishop
Wingate
Bill and
Darlene Smith
Bradshaw
Lester Carter
Winters Shoe Shop
Weldon Collins
Bowen
Tex
C. W. Wade
Higginbotham Hardware
John Deere 95
R. C. Simpson
Calvin Hoppe
Jay’s
Jay's Locker
RCA
Dunnam Pond
Park Lane
S. Magnolia
J. L. Dunnam
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Ballinger Salvage Company
Charles Mills
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Marva Jean Underwood
N. Sanders
Belle Blackmon
E. Broadway
Leck Byrd
Graven’s
East Truitt
Utp
Chevrolet
Laurel Drive
South Church
Bill Craven
9&C
Chrysler
Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Registry Service
Bahlman Jewelers
Foodway Grocery
Fireside Restaurant
Winters School
LVN
Bronte Nursing Home
L. Ernst
Nadine’s
N. Church
Victor J. Merfeld
Home Plumbing Co
Ballinger
Western Mattress Service
Tfc
ManNen
Waco
California
National Crime Information Center
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
William Crocker
New Texas Motor Vehicle Commission
Butch Perry
Texaco
Price
Byron D. Jobe
Spill Bros. CO
Winters, Texas
Faubion & Sons
N. Cryer
LABOR
W. G. Bedford
Winters
Jno. W. Norman
Lois L. Bellis Chiropractor
East Truett
Babson’s Reports, Inc
Textron
Litton Industries
Cently
Luzier
Luzier Dynel
N. Rogers
Blackmon Repair Shop
General Mechanical
North Church
Swatchsue Electric CO
Sales & Service
Homesite Chain Saws
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
T. A. McMillan
Virgil Fowler
Eer
Riess Radio & TV
Mansell Brothers
John Deere Dealer
North Main
Delmonte
Dror
Gandy
Frozan
Balkuwm
E. Truitt
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