Texas Runoffs and Conventions Shape 1966 Election Scene
Voters face a June 1 runoff with Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and Houston attorney Don Yarborough as top contenders for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. A June 4 special session and June 11 party conventions will shape the campaign, with Battles for Senate and House incumbents, liquor legislation, and potential favorite-son outcomes at Chicago and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Houston
Don Yarborough
Smith
Yarborough
Paul Eggers
Wichita Falls
Eggers
Ben Barnes
Senate
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
House
Barnes
Mutscher
Bruce Reagan
Ronald Bridges
Corpus Christi
John E. Blaine
Ramon Ramos
el Paso
J. E. Miller
Burkeville
Don
Dallas
Connally
Texas
Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
John Tower
Peter O'Donnell
New Orleans
Ronald Reagan
Gov
Nixon Rockefeller
O'Donnell
Sen. Tower
Richard Nixon
State party conventions and the governor’s convention
In even years parties hold two conventions. The June meeting is the presidential convention and the September gathering is the governor’s convention. This year the big issue dominates the Democratic convention in the state.
Attorney General Seeks Tightened Obscenity Controls
Attorney General Martin plans a legislative push to curb obscenity including repeal of a penal code exemption for foreign films in interstate commerce. He seeks to empower civil injunctions for enforcement and criticizes Supreme Court rulings on pornographic materials. Texas Municipal League meets June 6 to discuss Gov Connally’s plan to raise state sales tax and share funds with cities.
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Martin
Mexico
US Supreme Court
Texas Municipal League
el Paso
Connally
Texas
Attorney General Rules On School District Warrants
The attorney general states districts may not issue time warrants to buy unimproved land but may issue warrants to purchase school buildings and equipment. He also notes state officials may be reimbursed by the government for expenses tied to state banks and veterans land bonds.
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Martin
Ano Veterans
State Banking Board weighs new bank charters in three towns
The State Banking Board considers charter requests from Harlingen High Island and Missouri City. Harlingen organizers push a Bank of Commerce arguing downtown banks lack accessibility due to traffic, while Harlingen banks dispute this. High Island faces opposition from Gulf Coast State Bank Winnie. Missouri City charter faces protest from First National Bank officers.
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State Banking Board
Harlingen
High Island
Missouri City
Bank of Commerce
Harlingen National Bank
First National Bank of
Peninsula
Gulf Coast State Bank of
Winnie
First National
Primary slate announced for State Rep district 64
The Enterprise authorized to announce Democratic primary candidates for the 64th District State Representative race on May 4. Everett J. Grindstaff of Runnels County and Lynn Nabers of Brown County are the announced contenders.
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Everett J. Grindstaff
Runnels County
Lynn Nabers
Brown County
Bank of Stafford and Sugarland State Bank.
The note continues on page 5 detailing the status and actions of Bank of Stafford and Sugarland State Bank, including any pending filings, restructurings, or updates affecting customers and creditors.
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Bank of Stafford and
Sugarland State Bank
Classified Columns Invite Quick Sales in Winters Enterprise
The Winters Enterprise encourages readers to use its Classified Columns for quick sales of items to be rid of. Readers can place notices, list items, and connect with buyers efficiently through the local paper’s advertising section.
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Winters Enterprise
Books for sale at Enterprise office receipt page
Receipt notes books available at the Enterprise office with details on request. May 31, 1968 is the date printed on the page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elowers For Sale
A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Western Auto Store
Bill Bell
Bell’s Cashway
Mig
Bob Fenton
Massey- Ferguson
Joe Buchanan
Bradshaw
Roberts and Frisco
Iris Simpson
John Deere Combine
Call
Roy Calcote
C. C. Paske
Tinkle St
N. West Street
E. R. Wessels
J. R. Smith
A. T. Gerstenberg
Floyd Sims
Haliburton
N. Main
R. P. Penny
Novice Road
Rufus Williams
Handy Liquor Store
Ballinger
Lucy Kittrell
S. Arlington
Bishop St. Nice
Jonah Eckert
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Scrap
Cables, Metals
Ballinger Salvage Company
Tfe
Western Mattress Service
Tfc
Hereford
Michaelis Ranch
P. O
Wingate
Foxworth - Galbraith ‘Lumber CO
Lyrianne Hill
Syracuse
China
Manufacturer’s of Fine China
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
Carl Bynum
Hutchings Avenue
Robert Earl Foye
ABC Pest Control
Abilene
Ezy-Edger
Anny
John Connally
R. H. Cory
Victoria
Crawford Martin
HemisFair
F. F. Hamilton
State St
Merrill Nursing Home
Winters State Bank
Winters, Texas
Fea
Tures
Byron D. Jobe
Expert Service
Spill Bros. CO
H & R Block
America
H & R Block CO
N. Mockingbird
West Texas
Teil
Ee Laimc
Ashing
Attorney General Rules
W. G. Bedford
Z. I. Hale
Winters
Jno. W. Norman
Lois L. Bellis
Howard's Trading Post
East Dale
Swatchsue Electric CO
Sno-Breze and
Friedrich
Motorola Radio and TV Homesite
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
T. A. McMillan
Blackmon Repair
North Church
Spill Machine Shop
General Insurance
Riad
Frontier
Franks
Rider Bacon
del Monte
Folgers
Dons
Balkum
E. Truitt
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