Giant 165 foot metal Christmas tree lights up capital city
In Austin at Zilker Park a 165 foot metal Christmas tree, covered with 3 500 bulbs and 82 500 watts of glow, draws thousands of motorists nightly. Gov elect Preston Smith names his early staff and aides including Vernon A. McGee as program development chief and Bob Bullock as assistant, with other picks continuing to form his administration.
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Zilker Park
Town Lake
Austin
Preston
Smith
Vernon A. McGee
Legislative Budget Board
Robert D
Bob) Bullock
Hillsboro
Larry Teaver Jr
Lubbock
Martin Dies Jr
Dies
Harold K. Dudley
Jerry Hall
James P. Oliver
Winters State Bank Auto Financing Offer
Winters State Bank in Winters Texas presents a savings oriented automobile financing plan aimed at reducing costs for customers.
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Winters State Bank
Winters, Texas
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Governor-elect Smith Outlines Prison Role in Anti Crime Plan
Governor-elect Smith told probation and parole officers in Lubbock that prisons could serve as initial centers for federal anti crime grants. He warned that removing offenders from society can worsen reintegration challenges and urged exploring effective approaches, including extensive job training and education programs.
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Smith
Lubbock
Governor Connally Faces Appointment Backlog in Texas Agencies
Rainy appointment season grips the Texas governor’s office as John Connally lags on hundreds of vacancies. About 200 posts remained unfilled, with key delays at the Texas Employment Commission and water rights leadership. Joe D. Carter’s reappointment as Water Rights Commission Chairman was delayed despite original 1961 appointment by Price Daniel.
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John Connally
Texas Employment Commission
Connally
Joe D. Carter
Texas Water Rights Commission
Price Daniel
Carter
Attorney General Rules Joint Texas Arkansas Road Contract
The Texas Attorney General says the Texas Highway Department may contract with Arkansas, pending governor approval, to share costs on a joint road construction project. Other opinions note Harlingen Housing Authority property is non taxable despite portions leased to concessionaires, and that the Land Commissioner cannot reinstate a forfeited land purchase contract alone, though the State Land Board may reinstate anytime before resale bid acceptance.
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Texas Highway Department
Arkansas
Atty
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
Harlingen Housing Authority
Land Commissioner
State Land Board
State Supreme Court Finds No Reversible Error
The State Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Civil proceedings contained no reversible error. The decision upholds the lower court’s judgment and cleanses prior procedural concerns. No further action anticipated in the case.
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State Supreme Court
Appeals and court actions dominant in Houston annexation and oil cases
Federal and state court activity features a city of Houston annexation challenge by Houston Endowment 220 acres at stake. Gulf and Western and Sinclair Oil clash over Sinclair stock control in a separate federal action. Kentucky guardsmen challenge overseas call up in peacetime. Colorado River water district suit over a 545580 prize nearby headed for new trial. A Hereford arson defendant wins new trial due to limited testimony against him. Higher court reviews doctor machine operator regulations constitutionality.
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Houston
Houston Endowment, Inc
Financial Titans
Gulf and Western Industries, Inc
Sinclair Oil Corporation
Sinclair
Kentucky
U. S
Supreme Court
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Wilcockson Ranch
Coke County
Court,of Criminal Appeals
State Health Chief Named President of Health Officers Group
State Health Commissioner James E. Peavy becomes president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officers, a group of executive health department leaders from U.S. states, territories, and possessions.
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Short
James E. Peavy
Association of State and Territorial Health Officers
Department of Health of
States, Territories and Possessions
The
United States
For Sale Receipt Books At The Enterprise Office
Classified notice announces sale of receipt books available at The Enterprise office. Item description is concise with location and immediate availability for purchase.
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Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Western Auto Store
Pontiac
Marvel Henslee
Foxworth, Galbraith Lumber CO
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S. Melwood
J. C
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T. B. Hughes
S. E. 6Th St
Plainview
Texas
Wingate
Lee Roy Adams
Abilene
Wesley Dean
A. B. Prince
Laurel Dr
Syracuse
China
Manufacturer’s of Fine China
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
W. J. Yates
Lamar St
A. D. Smith
Lucy Kittrell
North
Fannin
Robert Kraatz
James Powers
Rt. 2
Ballinger Salvage Company
Western Mattress Service
Phort
F. F. Hamilton
Laurel Drive
Victor J. Merfeld
Merrill Nursing Home
Amarillo
Leon
P. Gilvin
Will Odom
Parks and Wildlife Commission
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Gilvin
Virgil Gray
Brownwood
Jimmie L. Mormon
Mesquite
Texas Municipal Retirement System
State Board of Health
Texas Health Commissioner
ABC Pest Control
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Byron D. Jobe
Swatchsue Electric CO
Truetone
Attorney General Rules
Spill Bros. CO
Winters Enterprise
West Texas
Harrison Auto Parts
W. G. Bedford
Winters
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Hale Optometrist
Jno. W. Norman
T. A. McMiLlan
Sno-Breze and
Friedrich
Motorola Radio and TV Homesite
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Will
Lonnie Fowler
Spill Machine Shop
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Blackmon ‘Repair Shop
General Mechanical
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Coleman Monument Works
James M
Jim” Gehrels
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Mansell Brothers
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