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[Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]

Description: Reproduction of an editorial from the San Antonio Evening News criticizing Albert A. Peña, Jr. and his Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO) organization for being derailed from their purpose, for not responding to the desires of most Latinos, and inability to solidify a party plank.
Date: September 21, 1962
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

John Connally deserves your vote in the runoff primary

Description: Houston Chronicle editorial endorsing John B. Connally in the runoff primary elections, since the Chronicle's other choice, Price Daniel, did not make it into the runoff. Connally's qualifications as the newspaper sees them are explained, and the paper's reservations about Don Yarbrough are mentioned.
Date: May 7, 1962
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements to Hardin-Simmons University campus streets and parking lots, including a map of the campus showing areas with plans for changes.
Date: June 27, 1962
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid Mr. Sam; 1/2-Million Stamps Sold]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the release of the Sam Rayburn commemorative stamp. Includes a photo of members of Sam Rayburn's family buying some of the first sheets of the commemorative stamps. Also includes a photo of Congressman Ray Roberts introducing the Vice President for his principal address of the stamp ceremonies. On the back of the clipping is the newspaper publishing information, short articles about local events, and a few advertisements.
Date: September 17, 1962
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

Connally jumps on 'outsiders' meddling'

Description: Article about a rally in Amarillo at which John B. Connally decried "'out-of-state' meddling in Texas politics" as a counter to his opponent's charges that he represented Eastern interests.
Date: May 23, 1962
Creator: Boyd, Lou
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Clipping: Not A Pretty Picture]

Description: Clipping describing 140 plumbers walking out on the nuclear test program near Las Vegas, Nevada.
Date: 1962
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Sam Myres and his Buscadero Gunbelt]

Description: Newspaper clipping that talks about Sam Myres and his role as the inventor of the Buscadero Gunbelt. This belt was extremely efficient due to the fact that the belt "canted the pistol butt forward, and the holster toe backward, permitting the wearer to whip out his pistol efficiently and quickly." It goes on to explain that buscadero means "the one who is hunted" or "the one who was hunted." In the top right of the article, there are two pictures, the one on the left is a headshot of Sam Myres … more
Date: January 12, 1962
Creator: Braddy, Haldeen
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

[Clipping: City Action Vs. County Talk]

Description: Clipping describing conflict between the City of Houston and Harris County on the city-county charity hospital, especially on taxes.
Date: 1962
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: Plan Theater Party]

Description: Clipping from the New York Times describing two pictures of Mrs. M. Gerdes Miller, Mrs. George N. Lindsay Jr., Mrs. Kempner Thorne, and Joseph Vernon Reed confer.
Date: November 7, 1962
Creator: The New York Times
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: Galveston Man Honored]

Description: Clipping from the Houston Chronicle describing a photo of I. H. Kempner receiving a silver bowl with Richard Wagner, honoring him for the part he played in founding the Chamber of Commerce in the United States.
Date: May 6, 1962
Creator: The Houston Chronicle
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: UT Med Center Research Grants Total $2,684,603]

Description: Clipping from The Galveston News describing the University of Texas Medical Branch research grants this year, and the fact that grants have more than tripled since 1956-1957.
Date: December 2, 1962
Creator: The Galveston News
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: A Message from the Chancellor]

Description: Circular from The University of Texas discussing the necessity for funds and gifts to be sent to the University.
Date: 1962?
Creator: Ransom, Harry Huntt, 1908-1976
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Big City Beat, by Maxine: Have Tongue, Will Tattle

Description: Newspaper article in the Houston Chronicle announcing that John J. Herrera will represent Buck C. Miller in his attempt to get on the ballot as a probate judge. The date of the article is presumed to be from early September 1962, but this has not been confirmed as the article itself is not dated.
Date: 1962-09~
Creator: Mesinger, Maxine
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Newspaper Clippings About Postmaster J. B. Dickey]

Description: Newspaper clipping from The Denison Herald and Sherman Democrat regarding Pottsboro postmaster J. B. Dickey. The article from the Denison Herald refers to a new brick building with a photograph of the postmaster and his wife standing in front of the door, and the article from the Sherman Democrat refers to the postmaster's retirement.
Date: October 5, 1962
Partner: Pottsboro Public Library

[Clipping: Budget Bureau Blocks Local Hospital Funds]

Description: Clipping from Chronicle Washington Bureau describing the Bureau of the Budget has blocked efforts of the Public Health Service to obtain funds to modernize hospitals in Texas cities.
Date: 1962
Creator: Chronicle Washington Bureau
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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