Texas party hopes and hospital plan under review
Governor Preston Smith weighs a third term and vetoes bank deposit bills as a crowded 1972 scene unfolds with Yarborough Connally and other contenders eyeing governor and Senate races. A Texas Hill Burton hospital plan and grant requests outline funding and facility needs statewide.
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Austin
Texas
Preston Smith
Smith
Houston
Frank Sharp
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
Senate
Wayne Connally
U. S. Secretary of Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
Harold
Barefoot) Sanders
Dallas
U. S. Senate
Joe Christie
el Paso
John Tower
S. Ross Perot
Ben Barnes
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
William P. Hobby Jr
Texas Court Allows Waiver Of Grand Jury Indictment In Nondeath Cases
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upholds a law letting defendants waive grand jury indictments before trial when the death penalty is not at issue. The court also rules photographs of a bloody death scene may be admitted in murder trials and that courts should not question the act creating a new trial court beyond the bill as passed by the Legislature.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court surcharge funds reach 335000 in September
Comp Troll er Robert S Cal vert reports first collections under the surtax on court costs totaling 335 348 70 from 716 cities and 254 counties. The funds support state and local matching needs for federal grants under the Omnibus Crime Control Act and apply a 2 50 surcharge on misdemeanors up to 200 fine plus 5 extra on other misdemeanors and 10 on felonies.
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Robert S. Calvert
Auto License Objection Withdrawn in Texas
A Texas motor vehicle hearing records the withdrawal of an objection to an auto license matter, finalizing the dispute without further proceedings. The repository notes the case language and parties involved, but no additional action is required.
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McKenzie
Bollworm Warning Issued for Texas Cotton
The state agriculture department warns that pink bollworm could cause heavy losses in North and Central Texas if control measures are not taken. Commissioner John C. White urges farmers to destroy cotton stalks and plow under debris as weather allows. End of November set as the plow up date for over 40 counties in the North-North Central area.
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Texas
State Agriculture Department
John C. White
Vets Protest New Texas Tech Veterinary School
The Texas Veterinary Medical Association argues the new veterinary medical school at Texas Tech in Lubbock will worsen statewide vet oversupply. TVMA says funds could better aid underfunded medical professions and that Texas graduates must seek jobs out of state.
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Texas Tech
Lubbock
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
TVMA
Texas
Association
Democratic fund raising reception with Humphrey
A December 6 fundraising event will cost $1,000 per to hobnob with Senator Hubert Humphrey in a Democratic campaign effort hosted locally.
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Hubert Humphrey
Congressmen and committees in Texas political week
Congressman Wilbur Mills attends a $25-a-plate dinner while state GOP leaders call for Secretary of State Bob Bullock’s removal, Bullock signaling he will remain. The Texas Board of Mental Health delays site choices for a Dallas Fort Worth area school. Fort Worth Hillsboro Cleburne Waxahachie Ennis Mineral Wells are considered.
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Wilbur Mills
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Dallas-Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Hillsboro
Cleburne
Waxahachie
Ennis
Mineral Wells
County Judge Speaker At Junior Culture Club Meeting
County Judge Elliot Kemp who is also Juvenile Court Judge was guest speaker at a Junior Culture Club meeting. He discussed juvenile court procedures and county programs for youths including a foster home program for teachable offenders. The event was hosted at Mrs Bill Griffin home with co host Mrs Bobby Blackwood and numerous members named.
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Runnels
Elliot Kemp
Judge Kemp
Bill Griffin
Bobby Blackwood
Burton Home Hosts Numerous Thanksgiving Guests
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Burton over Thanksgiving were their son Roy Burton and family of Texas City, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burton of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. David Burton and family of Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Donica of Wingate, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Burton of Winters, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Milliorn.
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W. L. Burton
Roy Burton
Texas City
Jack Burton
Arlington
David Burton
Ballinger
Ed Donica
Wingate
Tommy Burton
Winters
Bill Milliorn
Milliorn Family Weekend Visit in DeSoto
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Milliorn spent the weekend in DeSoto with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Milliorn, enjoying family time and local sights.
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Bill Milliorn
DeSoto
Brother
Mrs
Floyd Milliorn
Le Mans Film Captures McQueen and Racing Dare
National General Pictures opens Le Mans at the State Theatre. Steve McQueen leads 45 international drivers in a realistic endurance race on the 84 mile French course. Filmed on location in France with cars and cameras mounted inside vehicles for dynamic speed.
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Cinema Center
le Mans
Steve McQueen
France
National General Pictures
McQueen
Sebring
Andn “Bullit
Holiday visitors in Clyde and Ranger homes
In Scott home Mr and Mrs Winford Hogan and boys of Clyde and Mr and Mrs Sam Scott and boys of Ranger were holiday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs G W Scott Jr
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Winford Hogan
Clyde
Sam Scott
Ranger
G. W. Scott Jr
Rosa De La Cruz and Horace Coleman United In Marriage
Rosa De La Cruz and Horace Coleman were united in marriage on Thursday November 25 at 8 pm in the home of the groom’s mother, Mrs. Danny Harris. The bride wore royal blue velvet and was given in marriage by Johnny Davis. Attendants included Bobby Mayes as best man and Glenda Mayes as matron of honor. Minister David Coffman of the Novice Church of Christ officiated. A reception followed and the couple reside at 312 12 South Melwood after a brief wedding trip.
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Rosa de la Cruz
Horace Coleman
Danny Harris
Johnny Davis
Bobby Mayes
Glenda Mayes
David Coffman
Novice Church of Christ
Thanksgiving at the Burtons with expansive family turnout
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Burton the Thanksgiving gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burton and children of Texas City. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burton and children of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Burton and children of San Angelo. Mr. and Mrs. David Burton and Bret of Ballinger. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Burton and Kenny of Winters. and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Donica with Greg, plus Mr. and Mrs. Larry Donica of Wingate.
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Lonnie Burton
Roy Burton
Texas City
Jack Burton
Arlington
Billy Burton
San Angelo
David Burton
Bret
Ballinger
Tommy Burton
Kenny
Winters
Ed Donica
Greg
Larry Donica
Wingate
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Winters Flower Shop
Dial
E. J. Bishop
Clifton Poe
Kirkwood
Rex Miller
W. T. Billups
NMAS
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Roselane Street
C. B. Spill
Weldon Minzenmayer
John Middleton
Higginbotham Hardware
Ite
Bestline
Scottie Danford
North Main
MIRRO
Laurel Dr. Ite
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Luzier Dynel
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Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
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Finkle
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Twin Oaks
Mobile Home Park
State Health Department
State Board of Health
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Suzukis
Walnut
Abilene, Texas
Fireside Restaurant
Central Texas Opportunities, Inc
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Coleman
Scrap
Cables, Metals
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Tfe
Victor J. Merfeld
Dick Dunlap
Bill Proctor
Western Mattress Service
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Hallas Horning News
Byron D. Jobe
Bookkeeping Service
W. Dale
Dale Proctor
Texas Water Quality Board
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Clear Lake
Texas Department of Agriculture
Jr. Culture Club
Mesdames
Lynn Billups
Bud Busher
Zeb Beck
O. J. Murray
Wayne Solomon
Stanley Kvapil
Johnny Weems
Elmer Phillips
Dennis Rodgers
Dale Whitecotton
Gayland Robinson
Jimmy Cowlishaw
Jeryl Priddy
Cecil Hambright
Robert Browning
Buford Owens
Abilene Reporter
Winters Enterprise
Smith Drug Dial
SCOTT
Mr. and
Ben de la Cruz
South Melwood
Enterprise
Blackmon Repair Shop
General Mechanical
North Church
Swatchsue Electric CO
Sales & Service
Homesite Chain Saws
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
Riess Radio & TV
T. A. McMillan
Mansell Brothers
John Deere Dealer
Graven’s Plaster & Hobby Shop
Gooch
HAM
Dror
del Monte
Maryland Club
Gandy
Frozan
Sunkist
Balkum’s Grocery and Market
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