Connally Teens on Run Decision amid Capitol Buzz
Gov John Connally has not decisively ruled out another reelection term amid Capitol intrigue. He indicated a firm idea but not a final announcement while backers press for a running bid and rivals like Ralph Yarborough Preston Smith and Waggoner Carr weigh candidacies. Ben Barnes pledges to seek lieutenant governor regardless of Connally's choice.
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Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
John Connally
Capitol
Connally
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
Preston Smith
Texas
Waggoner Carr
House
Ben Barnes
For Rent 2-Bedroom House on South Main
2 bedroom house for rent on South Main with a fenced yard and carport. Contact Carl D. C. Robertson at 754-3921.
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Harold Smith
Loyd Gray
East Broadway
Maggie Simpson
N. Frisco
Bishop St. Jonah Eckert
Manning St
South Main
Carl D. C. Robertson
T. A. Meadows
North Main
State high court races gain attention as incumbents announce
In 1968 primaries three incumbent judges announce reelection plans. Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Wesley Dice reveals he will step down at term end with States Attorney Leon Douglas entering the race. Earlier, Supreme Court Justices James R. Norvell and Meade F. Griffin announce retirement and potential successors include Austin District Judge Sears McGee.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Wesley Dice
Leon Douglas
State Supreme Court
James R. Norvell
Meade F. Griffin
Austin
Sears McGee
New Auto Inspections Expand Under State Law
Inspections at 5 500 stations run through April 15 under a new State law with a 1 75 fee. New items include front seat belts on vehicles with original equipment anchors, steering play checks, and a two inch steering limit before motion. Power steering checks require adequate fluid and wheel turn from lock to lock without binding. Wheels with bent rims or missing bolts also trigger rejection.
Texas airport funds go to 24 towns and county
The Texas Aeronautics Commission allocated 467260 dollars for airport development to Wharton County and 24 towns. Alpine Bay City Canton Clifton Dimmitt Dublin Ennis Gilmer Granbury Kenedy Knox City Kerrville Levelland Liberty Littlefield Longston Livingston Llano Madisonville Paducah Shamrock Slaton Stamford Weslaco Wills Point received varying grants, with Wharton County getting 24500 dollars.
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Texas Aeronautics Commission
Wharton County
Alpine
Bay City
Canton
Clifton
Dimmitt
Dublin
Ennis
Gilmer
Granbury
Kenedy
Knox City
Kerrville
Levelland
Liberty
Littlefield
Livingston
Llano
Madisonville
Paducah
Shamrock
Slaton
Stamford
Weslace
Wills Point
State Supreme Court Recognizes Parents’ Right to Damages in Prebirth Death Case
The court reversed 32 years of doctrine denying parental damages for a child’s pre birth death from injuries before birth in an auto truck crash. The suit concerns a two day old infant’s death and sets a precedent for future recovery in such cases.
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Supreme Court
la Grange
Houston
House Speaker Barnes outlines three step plan on Texas crime
House Speaker Barnes proposes a three pronged attack to curb rising Texas crime. He calls for a standing study committee to review the Code of Criminal Procedure adopted by the 59th and revised by the 60th legislatures. A state produced report by the Law Enforcement Study Committee is to follow.
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House
Barnes
Texas
State Police Academy Aims to Train All Law Officers
A proposed state academy would welcome law enforcement personnel from highway patrol, county sheriffs, and city police to receive uniform training. The plan envisions a centralized facility offering shared curricula, advanced firearms, leadership, and investigative courses for statewide standards.
UT lands draw high bids for West Texas oil leases
Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler announced high bids averaged 54 dollars per acre on 170 tracts totaling 45 000 acres. The leases fetched 2 426 400 dollars with funds earmarked mainly for university construction.
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University of Texas
West
Texas
Jerry Sadler
University
Law on required courses in colleges narrowed by state official
Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin says new law demanding American government and history courses in state higher education does not apply to vocational certificates approved by the State Board of Vocational Education. Other opinions note refunds for tax overpayments, late mail refunds, vehicle tax rules for dealers, and state funds paying group life premiums for employees.
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State Board of Vocational Education
Crawford Martin
Martin
Comptroller's Office
Texas Draft Board Quotas Hit 1159 for November
Col. Morris S. Schwartz reports Texas draft boards have a quota of 1159 men for November, compared with 977 in October and 1180 in September. National call totals 22000 for the Army. Texas boards will forward 4650 men for pre-induction examination, up from 4000 in October.
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Texas
Morris S. Schwartz
Selective Service
Army
Texas calendar lists 300 fairs festivals statewide
The new Texas calendar of events highlights 300 fairs festivals and celebrations for fall winter and early spring. The State Highway Department and its tourist bureaus distribute the guide to help travelers plan visits to communities across the state.
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Texas
State Highway Department
Ruth Sunday School Class Meeting at Marks Home
The Ruth Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church held its regular meeting at Mrs. R. Q. Marks home Tuesday evening last week. Mrs. Carl Pendergrass led prayers, Mrs. Robert Briley Jr. gave the devotional, and Mrs. Nadeen Smith offered the closing prayer. Mrs. Truett Smith directed games. attendees included Mesdames Briley Jr., Laughon, Pendergrass, W. J. Briley, Smith, Easterly, Jobe, Cooper, Truett Smith, Willis Davis, Bert Humble, and the hostess.
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Marks Home
R. Q. Marks
Ruth
First Baptist Church
Carl Pendergrass
Robert Briley, Jr
Nadeen Smith
W. J. Briley
Carson Easterly
B. D. Jobe
R. G. Cooper
Truett Smith
Willis Davis
Bert Humble
Mrs. Marks
Chat and Sew Club Members Bring Gifts to Hostess
Members of the Chat and Sew Club brought gifts to the hostess, meeting at the home of Mrs. Louis Ernst. Present were Mesdames Lonnie Burton Carson Easterly Lewis Hord W J Kiefer Cliff Burrow Olga Menzenmayer and Mrs B D Jobe.
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Louis Ernst
Mesdames Lonnie Burton
Carson Easterly
Lewis Hord
W. J. Kiefer
Cliff Burrow
Olga Minzenmayer
B. D. Jobe
UT Student Visits Parents This Weekend
Reid Stoecker, UT student, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Homer Stoecker over the past weekend.
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Austin
Tulia Couple Visited by Relatives This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Dee Waggoner of Tulia, formerly of Winters, spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends.
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Tulia
Dee Waggoner
Winters
Mrs. L. E. Moore Visiting Son in San Angelo
Mrs. L. E. Moore visits her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Barney Moore in San Angelo for a stay in the city member of the Moore family and their household.
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San Angelo
L. E. Moore
Mrs
Barney Moore
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