State Capital Highlights Military Base Cuts in Texas
Texas lawmakers sworn in face military base impact as federal cuts threaten jobs at James Connally Abilene and Fort Worth Eagles Mountain. San Antonio and Carswell AFB gains shift population redistricting concerns, with debate over excluding military and state hospital populations from county totals under one man one vote.
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U. S
Defense Department
James Connally Air Force Base
Abilene
Eagle Mountain Army
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Carswell Afb
Bob Johnson
The
Texas Legislative Council
Johnson
Bexar County
Redistricting Poses Challenge for 1965 Legislature
Congressional redistricting looms as a major problem for the 1965 Legislature. Lawmakers may face headaches as districts potentially split bases and realigned political boundaries.
Johnson ranch orders spark talks on potential visitor views
Parks and Wildlife Commission and State Highway Commission discuss possible public viewing of President Johnson at his Stonewall ranch known as the little White House. The case centers on tourist access from Texas and beyond and how it might affect security and tourism.
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Johnson
Stonewall
Parks and Wildlife Commission
State Highway Commission
Texas
White House
Washington, D. C
Parks Commission backs Lyndon B. Johnson State Park plan
The Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized creating a Lyndon B. Johnson State Park on about 245 acres between Ranch Road 1 and Highway 290, to be done with Gillespie County. The panel lacks power to condemn land. county officials hold that ability. The Texas Highway Commission then granted the Secret Service authority to restrict Ranch Road 1 traffic on presidential visits. President Johnson remains at the LBJ Ranch until after Thanksgiving.
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Big White House
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Lbj Ranch
Commission
Highway 290
Gillespie County
County
Texas Highway Commission
U. S. Secret Service
Ranch Road 1
Johnson
Border dispute case filed over Sabine River and offshore boundary
Gov. Connally and state officials on the Texas School Land Board protested Louisiana's border claim to the Sabine River Sabine Lake and a wedge of the Gulf of Mexico. Dispute centers on offshore boundary three miles and then Texas outer boundary 10.5 miles. Louisiana offered oil and gas lease tracts within a Texas–Louisiana contested area prompting further discussion with Atty. Gen. Carr.
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John Connally
Jerry Sadler
Wilson Fox
Taylor
State School Land Board
Louisiana
Board of Mineral Development
Sabine River
Sabine Lake
Gulf of Mexico
Sabine
Texas
Connally
Atty
Waggoner Carr
U. S. Supreme Court
Texas industry growth totals 611 plant announcements
A UT Bureau of Business Research study of monthly reports from January through November shows 611 plant locations and expansions announced across Texas. The Houston area led with 126, Dallas with 81, Fort Worth with 65, while numerous small towns posted notable boosts.
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Bureau of Business Research
Texas
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
College funds plan adopted for 11.7 million in 1965
Education has adopted a plan to distribute 11,700,000 dollars in federal building funds among 90 junior and senior colleges in 1965. Forty five percent of points depend on projected enrollment increases and facility utilization. Applications await state plan approval, likely December 1, with January 15 as the deadline.
Rio Grande Water Estimates for Valley Irrigation
Texas Water Commission estimates Rio Grande Valley has water supplies to irrigate up to 680000 acres while municipal and industrial uses require 124000 acre feet annually. The report was prepared for the attorney general involved in a major lawsuit over Rio Grande water rights across Starr Hidalgo Cameron and Willacy Counties.
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Texas ‘Water Commission
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Starr
Hidalgo
Cameron
Willacy
Texas Railroad Commission Sets December Oil Allowable at 29 Percent
The commission set December oil allowable at 29 percent of maximum for pro rated wells up from 28.5 percent in November. The increase is expected to yield about 29,914 additional barrels per day versus the November average of 2,541,909 barrels daily.
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Texas Railroad Commission
TB Control Plan Consolidates TB Services Under One Agency
A Governor's Committee on TB Eradication recommends unifying TB programs from four agencies into the TB Services Division of the State Health Department. The plan aims to treat patients near home, shorten hospitalizations, and include lifetime follow up, though costs may rise from about $16.2 million annually.
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TB Services Division
State Health Department
Third Court Upholds Most of Slant Well Penalty Decision
The Third Court of Civil Appeals upheld most of a jury verdict fining three East Texas oilmen 304800 for slant well drilling. It ruled the production penalty was in error since the State and Railroad Commission failed to prove the number of production days. The decision reversed that portion of the district court ruling.
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Third Court of Civil Appeals
East Texas
State and Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Fort Worth
Texas
State agencies eye shell dredging and finance shifts
Parks and Wildlife Commission may approve Heldenfels Bros to dredge shell in Copano Bay as Texas coastal regulations evolve. School Land Board could raise royalties on extended mineral leases. State Health Dept reports six paralytic polio cases this year, five children. A Texas Research League study urges a new finance building and tighter Austin city-state Capitol planning. Paris seeks water from Pay Mayse Reservoir for Lamar County. Water Commission sets December 17 hearing. Valley Mental Facility developments. Moody Foundation funds $225,000 regional diagnostic center for mentally retarded children at Richmond State School Center. state-private cooperation noted as major breakthrough.
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Shell
Texas
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Heldenfels Bros
Corpus Christi
Copano Bay
School Land Board
Carr
State Health Department
Texas Research League
City of Austin
Capitol Area
City of Paris
Sanders Creek
Lamar County
Texas Water Commission
New Richmond State School Center
Howard T. Tellepsen
Thanksgiving Dinner Noted By JOY Class Members
The J. O. Y. Sunday School class of First Baptist Church hosted a Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday evening in the Fellowship Hall to honor their husbands and invited guests. Rev. B. T. Shoemake gave the invocation, Mrs. Shoemake led a devotional on The Thankful Heart, and Eldridge Cox closed with prayer. Attendees included Mrs. Eddridge Cox, Mrs. Monroe Boles, W. O. Webb, Johnny Pierce, J. C. Hodnett, Ted Meyer, Loyd Roberson, Spurgeon Parks, Ellis Z. Moore, Calvin Holloway, Marvin Seals, J. T. Sprinkle, Garland Crouch, Kenneth Sneed, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Howard Worthington.
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JOY
First Baptist Church
B. T. Shoemake
Messrs and Mesdames
W. O. Webb
Johnny Pierce
J. C. Hodnett
Ted Meyer
Loyd Roberson
Spurgeon Parks
Ellis Z. Moore
Calvin Holloway
Marvin Seals
J. T. Sprinkle
Garland Crouch
Kenneth Sneed
Howard Worthington
Martha Sunday School Class Meets at Howard Home
The Martha SS Class of South Side Baptist Church held its regular monthly meeting hosted by Mrs. R. L. Howard. Levi Smith led devotions from Romans 12, and Mrs. Hawkins read a poem. Plans for a Christmas social and secret pals were announced. Refreshments were served to Ethel Pennington, R. D. Pounders, Levi Smith, E. W. Compton, and Charlie Pumphrey. The next gathering is scheduled for December 10 at Mrs. Charlie Pumphrey’s home.
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Howard Home
R. L. Howard
Martha
Southside Baptist Church
Levi Smith
E. D. Hawkins
Ethel Pennington
R. D. Pounders
Smiths Welcome Son Born in Ballinger
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Smith of Ballinger announce the birth of a son on Tuesday November 24 in Ballinger. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Helen McWright of San Angelo and paternal grandmother is Mrs. Grace Smith of Ballinger.
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Jimmy Smith
Ballinger
Helen McWright
San Angelo
Grace Smith
Dallas visitor Bobby Anderson stays with parents
Bobby Anderson of Dallas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Sid Anderson in their home this past weekend.
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Dallas
Bobby Anderson
Sid Anderson
Rust-Proofing Arrows For Long-Awaited Hunt Season
Arrow heads are dipped in paraffin to prevent rust during long storage. The technique aims to keep points sharp for the next season and extend arrow longevity.
President’s travels rely on fastest and most reliable communications
The President always uses the world’s fastest and most dependable communications wherever he travels, ensuring immediate information flow and seamless coordination across hosts.
Texas Day Program Presented by Local Club
The Literary and Service Club hosted a Thursday meeting at Mr and Mrs C L Chapman home with Mrs E E Thormeyer presiding. Topics covered included Famous Women of Texas, New Industries in Texas, and Scenic Beauty in Texas with photographs shown.
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C. L. Chapman
Texas
Frank Denton
Earl Dorsett
A. W. Holck
Sallie Gray
Charles Kruse, Jr
J. D. Marshall
H. M. Nichols
Loyd Roberson
H. A. Stanford
E. E. Thormeyer
T. H. Worthington
Elo Michaelis
J. S. Tierce
Keep Your Eyes Open Mind Open to Impossible Good
An exhortation urges vigilance and belief in possibility, suggesting that none of the good things are beyond reach if one stays attentive and determined. It frames openness as key to overcoming barriers and achieving noteworthy outcomes.
California Man Seeks Big Spring Hunt After Visits
L. M. Brown of San Diego left Wednesday on a hunting trip with his nephew Walker Bailey of Big Spring after visiting relatives in Norton Cross Plains Colorado City and Abilene as part of a family trip.
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L. M. Brown
San Diego
California
Abilene Woman Visits Parents This Weekend
Carolyn Scott of Abilene spent the weekend at home with her parents Mr and Mrs G W Scott Jr. during a family visit.
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Abilene
Carolyn Scott
G. W. Scott, Jr
Early 19th Century Nails Cut From Sheet Iron
Report notes small nails were cut from sheet iron in the early 1800s highlighting simple metalworking techniques. The text emphasizes the modest scale of nail production and the practical use of available iron stock.
Party Honors Reggie Boles On Fourth Birthday
Reggie Boles celebrated his fourth birthday November 19 with a party at his parents home Mr and Mrs Monroe Boles Gifts were opened and a green decorated cake served Attending were Wayne Green Terry Sneed Kerry Lynn Ladon Melinda Baldwin Dorothy and Donnie Cortez Jimmy and Jeffrey Bailey Candy and Cyndy Seals Brad Stephens Corky and Donal Wayne Solomon Cathy Vialpando and Dale Whitecotton
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Reggie Boles
Monroe Boles
Wayne Green
Terry Sneed
Kerry Lynn Lawdon
Melinda Baldwin
Dorothy
Donnie Cortez
Jimmy
Jeffrey Bailey
Candy
Cindy Seals
Brad Stephens
Corky
Donal Wayne Solomon
Cathy Vialpando
Dale Whitecotton
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Texas Press Association
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Insurance Agency
Dallas Morning News
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College Funds
Ballinger Florist
At & Western
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So. Ist
New York
Gourmet Society
America
Literary and Service Club
Ballinger Memorial Company
South Ballinger
P. O. Box
Nettie G. Lusk
W. W. Wheat
the Winters State Bank
Winters
Texas Capital
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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