Reforming How We Elect the President and Vice President
In Washington, D. C. the discussion of reforming the Electoral College and the method of electing the nation’s top two officials continues as Congress faces the issue anew. The piece recalls the 1787 constitutional design balancing state equality with population differences and notes the ongoing concern over possible congressional decision in a presidential election.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Pos
House of Representatives of the Congress
St John Evening Circle Meets at Lutheran Parsonage
Mrs Walter Probst Sr hosted the St John Evening Circle in the Lutheran parsonage. Bible study from Genesis 12 17 opened by song Faith of Our Fathers led by Pastor Walter Probst. Nine members attended with roll call Bible verses observed and plans made to write to a missionary weekly.
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St. John’s
Walter Probst Sr
M. D. Wright
David Coughran
R. C. Jr. Kurtz
Estella Bredemeyer
Minnie Belitz
Teresa Wright
Sew and Sew Club Met In Wingate Church Annex
Sew and Sew Club gathered Tuesday afternoon in Wingate Baptist Church Annex with 15 members. They quilted for the hostess, held a business session, revealed secret pals, drew new names, and served punch and coffee to a list of members and guests. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. C D Bradford on March 4.
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J. W. Lindsey
Marvin Smith
Willard Middleton
J. R. Woodfin
Mildred Patton
C. D. Bradford
Representative Lynn Nabers Reports Week in Austin
In the 61st Legislature week, House Bill 260 passed the House creating a state library network. Governor Preston Smith urged technical training and higher teacher salaries as lawmakers face 148.8 million dollars in new taxes to fund recommendations. Brown and Runnels counties benefit from bills on water district pensions and Willow Creek district adjustments.
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Brown and Runnels
Brown County
Runnels County
Willow Creek
Preston Smith
Senate
House of Representatives
Community Notes From Ballinger and Nearby
Mrs George Cave and son Randy returned from Denver Colorado due to Mrs Cave's sister illness. A brother Tommie Lee Reid and daughter joined his sisters. Mr and Mrs Raymond Earl Lindsey home after Florida trip to visit Sue Lindsey. Mr and Mrs C H Willingham Pecos weekend guests of W N Bagwell. They visited son Jimmy in Waco. L C Briley Midland visited her mother Lena Wheat and Gene Wheat home. Sunday at Ron Briley's in Ballinger. Others at Ballinger included W F Matthews Randy Tommy J F Matthews of San Angelo Gene Wheat Bill Wayne and Douglas Eugene Ella Mae Sawyer. The Joe Weisel families met at Ballinger Community Center for annual gathering. One sister from Brady. Clyde Dunn improving after surgery at Hendrick. Singing at Shep Monday. Gator Tops met Monday. weight loss honors for six weeks won by Wane Owens queen. Attendees included Mrs W O Middleton and others. program by Ed Donica and Joe Bryant. Bryant's reading Can You Stay Slim After Dieting. Donica's reading What is a Leader.
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George. Cave
Randy
Denver
Colorado
Raymond Earl Lindsey
Florida
Sue
C. H. Willingham
Pecos
W. N. Bagwell
Waco
Jimmy
L. C. Briley
Midland
Lena Wheat
Gene Wheat
Ron Briley
Ballinger
W. F. Matthews
Tommy
J. F. Matthews
San Angelo
Bill Wayne
Douglas Eugene
Ella Mae Sawyer
Joe Weisel
Ballinger Community Center
Prient
Brady
Clyde Dunn
Hendrick Hospital
Shep
Gator Tops
Alpheus Hill
Wayne Owens
W. O. Middleton
Our Queen
Ed Donica
Donica
Bill Hamilton
James Williams
Richard Beck
Pat Pritchard
George Cave
Joe Bryant
Bryant
Texas farm and ranch operators urged to prepare records for census
The 1969 Census of Agriculture urges Texas farm and ranch operators to keep good records for the next census. James Mallett, Extension farm management specialist, notes questionnaires will be mailed in January 1970 and response is required by law. Information is confidential and accurate records ease reporting.
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Texas
James Mallett
Southside RAs Met Saturday At Church
The Tom McMillan Royal Ambassador chapter met at Southside Baptist Church with Mike Moore presiding. He presented the devotional and activities included kite making for the next session and games. The group concluded with the Lord's Prayer and refreshments were served to Dale Whitecotton Jr. and others.
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Tom McMillan
Southside Baptist Church
Mike Moore
Mike
Dale Whitecotton Jr
Kenny Rees
Lester Robinson
Marvin Moore
Kelly Smith
Josh Buchanan
Cy Buchanan
Roy Rice
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Lynn Nabers
Constitutional Amendments Committee
Mississippi River
Tom van Sant
Los Angeles
South Vietnam
van Sant
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House Armed Services Committee
Rivers
Pew
Golden Harvest
Hybrid Milo Ltd
Hegari
Golden Harvest Brand
Clyde Thomas Seed Co
Coleman
Winters Enterprise
Southside Ra’s
D. G. Compton
Insurance Agency
the Winters State Bank
FUL Lag Bank
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