Wallace Campaign Sets New Braunfels HQ for Texas
The American Independent Party relocates its Texas campaign headquarters from Austin to New Braunfels, 49 miles south, near state party chairman Bard Logan. The shift draws attention as 600000 Texans are expected to vote Wallace in November and internal office changes spark debate within the party.
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Austin
Texas
George Wallace
American Independent Party
New Braunfels
Bard Logan
San Antonio
Wallace
American Party
Jane Sumner
Jack Zengler
Sam Rains
Margaret Bacon
Jewell Lemons
Gubernatorial Campaigns Heat Up
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith said he would skip the National Democratic Convention in Chicago to spend time meeting delegates at the State Democratic Convention in Austin on September 17. This move surprised observers and fits a pattern of his prior strategic outreach.
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Fort Worth
Paul Eggers
Eggers
Smith
Preston Smith
Chicago
Austin
Texas constitutional revision revisions proposed by Austin panel
The Texas Constitutional Revision Commission finished year long studies in Austin proposing four year terms for governors and statewide officials, governor removal power over appointees, ending closed door Senate sessions on appointments, legislative instruction to courts on appeals from state agencies, and county home rule with optional consolidation of sub divisions.
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State Senate
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal
Governor selects appeals judges from three member slate
The governor appoints appeals judges from a nominating commission slate of three. Taxpayers gain easier access to courts for protest of assessments. The revision commission’s recommendations go to the legislature next year for possible submission to voters or rejection. The commission aims to streamline the constitution and remove outdated provisions while making minor reforms.
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Nominating Commission
Revision Commission
Commission
Governor Reappoints Regents and Names New Commissions
Governor Connally reappoints three Pan American College Board of Regents for terms ending 1973: Lou Hassell Houston Leonel Garza Brownsville and Morris Atlas McAllen. He also appointed Dan Eddy Dallas to the Good Neighbor Commission to fill the late Walter McBee’s term. Eddy, a Salvation Army official, helped establish the Salvation Army in Mexico and previously served as Army field representative. House Speaker Barnes announces study committees on election laws with five reps and feasibility study for a Texas stock exchange with three reps. C. R. Baskin becomes acting chief engineer of the Texas Water Development Board, and John Vandertulip moves to the International Boundary and Water Commission. Willard Segerson transfers to Austin State Hospital.
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Connally
Pan American College Board of Regents
Lou Hassell
Houston
Leonel Garza
Brownsville
McAllen
Morris Atlas
Dan Eddy
Dallas
Good Neighbor Commission
Walter McBee
Eddy
Salvation Army
Mexico
Barnes
Texas Water Development Board
John J. Vandertulip
International Boundary and Water Commission
el Paso
Texas Department of Mental Health
Wichita Falls State Hospital
Willard Segerson
Austin State Hospital
Parks and Wildlife Commission Sets Budget and Seasons
The Parks and Wildlife Commission adopts a 17.5 million operating budget for the next fiscal year and asks the 1969 Legislature for funding to reopen the fish and water-exchange pass between Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf across Mustang Island. It sets duck season from December 14 to January 1, with a four bird daily limit, eight possession. goose season from October 20 to January 12, with five birds daily and possession. It authorizes prairie chicken ecology studies and hunting possibilities for Sept. 1 start. deer season in Devil's Pocket unit, Angelina Management Area, Nov. 16–21. Additional notes cover city water prices across Texas towns.
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Parks and Wildlife Commission
Commission
Corpus Christi Bay
Gulf
Mustang Island
Texas
Devil's Pocket
Angelina
Supreme Court to hear Texas shoreline boundary case
The Supreme Court granted Atty Gen Crawford C Martin an October hearing on Texas tidelands boundaries. The dispute centers on the 1845 line and whether Texas can claim 10.3 miles into the Gulf when shoreline has receded or advanced, affecting about 36,000 acres and oil gas leasing revenue for the permanent school fund exceeding $100 million since 1950.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Atty
Crawford C. Martin
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Texas education needs 123000 teachers for 2.66 million pupils
Texas Education Agency projects a requirement of about 123,855 professional educators to instruct 2,661,454 pupils returning to classes in September. The report stresses language improvement as vital for aiding children from low income families.
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Texas Education Agency
Carolyn Carl and Robin Middleton Wed in Goree
Carolyn Jane Carl and Robin Weldon Middleton married at First Methodist Goree on August 22. The ceremony featured white gladioli and candles, with organ and chimes music, reception at the bride’s home, and a Dallas wedding trip. The bride, Goree High School graduate, wore antique silk and flowers, with bridesmaids and family details noted.
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Carolyn Jane Carl
Robin Weldon Middleton
Goree
First Methodist
Barton Carl
Winters
Weldon Middleton
A. V. Kemlett
Janice Gregory
Roger Williams
Larry Taylor
Tulsa
Billy James
Abilene
Bob Browder
Big Spring
Dick Young
Cathy Carl
van Horn
Holly Middleton
Beth Carl
Marguerite
Jim Moss
Garry Land
Don Welch
Joyce Beaty
Marsha Middleton
Debbie James
Dallas
Texas Economy Sees July Retail Rise Amid Military Cuts
Texas retail sales rose three percent in July compared with June despite higher income taxes and inflation. UT Bureau of Business Research notes the gain even as Nike Hercules missile site closures at Denton Duncanville and Terrell threaten Texas with about 1.4 million dollars in annual losses per Adjutant General Bishop.
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Lion
Congress
Texas
Bureau of Business Research
Thomas S. Bishop
U.S. Defense Department
Denton
Duncanville
Terrell
Attorney General Rules On Various Texas Opinions
The attorney general holds Senate failure to act on J C Looney’s Public Safety Commission appointment does not invalidate it. Other opinions include Rio Grande City ISD may issue tax bonds for part of a new facility with EDA aid, and that owners cannot block a county road by fencing. Public roads remain open unless rights are cut off by authorities or abandonment occurs.
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Senate
J. C. Looney
Edinburg
Public Safety Commission
Crawford Martin
Martin
Looney
Rio Grande City Independent
Assembly Hall
Federal Economic Development Administration
County Commissioners Court
Lynda Gibbs and Travis Ford Set September Wedding
Mr and Mrs Connie Gibbs announce the engagement of their daughter Lynda to Travis Ford son of Mr and Mrs Bob Ford of Rising Star The wedding is set for Saturday September 7 at 8 p m at Crews Baptist Church All friends are invited
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Travis Ford
Connie
H.: Gibbs
Lynda
Travis
Ford
Bob Ford
Baptist
Peach desserts from fresh seasonal fruit featured
Mrs. OConnor's Home Demonstration column advises selecting firm ripe peaches for desserts. She suggests peach shortcake with flaky pastry, sliced peaches sweetened with brown sugar and shipped cream, plus tips on making pastry using flour and shortening or a pastry blender.
Abilene Student Middleton Named in School Notice
Middleton, a Winters High School graduate and senior at McMurry College, is a member of Chi Omicron and Student Senate. Mr. and Mrs Middleton will live at 1525 Sayles, Abilene.
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Goree High School
McMurry College
Theta Chi Lambda
Abilene
Middleton
Winters High School
Omicron
Sayles, Abilene
Donald F. Schaffrina Receives Meritorious Unit Commendation
Gunners Mate Third Class Donald F. Schaffrina USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Schaffrina of Winters, California, received the Meritorious Unit Commendation as part of Landing Ship Squadron Three aboard USS Meeker County for meritorious service supporting logistics amphibious operations in Vietnam from July 1, 1966 to March 1, 1968. The squadron transported over 336 million pounds of cargo, 5,900 vehicles and 10,000 troops under adverse conditions and enemy action.
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Donald F. Schaffrina
USN
John’g. Schaffrina
N. Main, Winters
Meeker County
Vietnam
Card of Thanks for Vander Lewis
The kindness and sympathy of friends and relatives in Winters after the death of Vander Lewis will remain as a precious memory. Floral offerings were especially appreciated. Sincere thanks and gratitude for all comforting acts. Mrs. Dessie Fisher, Mrs. Gracie Cooper. Itp READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS.
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Dessie Fisher
Gracie. Cooper
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