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[Clipping: Founder of Texas navy was romantic rogue] (open access)

[Clipping: Founder of Texas navy was romantic rogue]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Texas founder Robert Potter, as well as Ernest C. Fisher, the author of a book about Potter. There are other articles on the other side of the clipping, including one about Hillary Clinton, and a letter to the editor.
Date: February 28, 2007
Creator: Vaughn, Reese
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wings of Freedom] (open access)

[Clipping: Wings of Freedom]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a WWII airplane being displayed at the Victoria Regional Airport in Texas. The article details the history of the aircraft. There is another article about cotton pickers and cowboys beneath, and on the back of the clipping, there are anniversary announcements and an article about florists.
Date: February 25, 2007
Creator: Jone, Martha
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lost Airports] (open access)

[Clipping: Lost Airports]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the history of little-known airports in Dallas County, such as White Rock Airport, Dallas-Garland Airport, and Highland Park Airport. A large, full-page advertisement for home pools is included.
Date: February 10, 1985
Creator: Ramsey, Ross
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo Regarding Merger Interference] (open access)

[Memo Regarding Merger Interference]

Clipping about interference in the MoPac merger. Text says "Katy is intervening in the MoPac-T&P-C&EI merger, seeking preservation of existing routes, gateways, and rate divisions..." Written below the image is "- Trains Feb 1975 Pg 13."
Date: February 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: $2.45 Million Asked for Streets Work] (open access)

[Clipping: $2.45 Million Asked for Streets Work]

Newspaper clippings of two articles about Abilene city's plans for funds for improvements to city streets, including illustrations of several streets in need of improvement.
Date: February 7, 1967
Creator: Armistead, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Progress Needs Wings] (open access)

[Clipping: Progress Needs Wings]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene Council's vote on improvements for the Abilene Municipal Airport, including a photograph of an airplane and an airport.
Date: February 8, 1967
Creator: Armistead, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings: Long-Discussed Zoo Move Is in Tuesday Bond Vote] (open access)

[Clippings: Long-Discussed Zoo Move Is in Tuesday Bond Vote]

Newspaper clippings of an article about moving the zoo in Abilene, Texas, discussing the city's reasons for moving the zoo and the finances behind the move. The article includes an architect's drawing of plans for the zoo after the move.
Date: February 13, 1964
Creator: Shell, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Parks Bonds] (open access)

[Clipping: Parks Bonds]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene park improvements, including a map of the parks, and a photograph of one of the parks.
Date: February 6, 1967
Creator: Armistead, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Improvements on 9 Major Thoroughfares Docketed] (open access)

[Clipping: Improvements on 9 Major Thoroughfares Docketed]

Newspaper clipping of an article about road work in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1964
Creator: Shell, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Water System Needs New Tanks, Mains and Pumps] (open access)

[Clipping: Water System Needs New Tanks, Mains and Pumps]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's water system, including a map of the city water lines.
Date: February 8, 1964
Creator: Shell, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Articles from Abilene Reporter-News] (open access)

[Clipping: Articles from Abilene Reporter-News]

Newspaper clipping of several articles from the Abilene Reporter-News, including an article about a burglary ring stealing weed killer, an army corporal receiving a medal for his service in Vietnam, a $100 Billion Water Plan, a sales tax bill, and others. The article about the army corporal includes a photographic portrait of the young man in his uniform. A small advertisement in the bottom left corner lists jewelry rings.
Date: February 5, 1967
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Modernization, Key Rate In Fire Dept. Bond Item] (open access)

[Clipping: Modernization, Key Rate In Fire Dept. Bond Item]

Newspaper clippings of an article about Abilene's plans for improvement in their fire departments for better protection, including a map showing the location of Abilene's seven fire stations and the radius of their service.
Date: February 5, 1964
Creator: Shell, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Additional Airport Land Called Vital for Growth] (open access)

[Clipping: Additional Airport Land Called Vital for Growth]

Newspaper clippings of an article about the development of an airport in Abilene. Also included is a map of the Abilene municipal airport.
Date: February 6, 1964
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Just Like Topsy, City Has 'Grown'] (open access)

[Clipping: Just Like Topsy, City Has 'Grown']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the growth and development of Abilene and its city limits, including an illustration of a map showing the changes in the city's limits since 1895.
Date: February 1, 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Here's What City, County Bonds Would Buy] (open access)

[Clipping: Here's What City, County Bonds Would Buy]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's plans for city and county bonds, including a list of the proposed improvements. The article includes a photograph of an airplane stewardess standing on an airport runway, looking upwards.
Date: February 5, 1967
Creator: Armistead, Bob & Tabor, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Other Abilene Days] (open access)

[Clipping: Other Abilene Days]

Newspaper clipping featuring an article filled with excerpts from the Abilene Reporter-News twenty-five and fifty years prior under the section head, "Old Lang Syne". Other articles are partially visible on the reverse side about a mayoral race, railroad re-laying, an auto agency opening, a Dallas speaker, and student honor roll.
Date: February 29, 1948
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "The Sky Was The Limit For Texas Women Pilots"] (open access)

[Clipping: "The Sky Was The Limit For Texas Women Pilots"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP and Mildred Dalrymple and Kay D'Arezzo's service in the program.
Date: February 7, 1982
Creator: Hvlavach, Laura
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Veterans at Last] (open access)

[Clipping: Veterans at Last]

Newspaper clipping of a brief article about House Resolution 8701, which awarded full veterans' status to the WASP. A picture of Victoria resident and WASP Eleanor Brown accompanies the article. The back of the clipping includes an article and a photograph.
Date: February 3, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Civic Leader Deaton Dies"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Civic Leader Deaton Dies"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the death of Leoti Deaton, a former Red Cross member and training staff executive for the WASP and her accomplishments.
Date: February 12, 1986
Creator: Record News Staff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Leoti Deaton Inspired Best in Community"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Leoti Deaton Inspired Best in Community"]

Newspaper clipping about the death of Leoti Deaton and her service to the Wichita Falls community.
Date: February 12, 1986
Creator: Wichita Falls Times Editing Staff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Longtime community leader dies at 82] (open access)

[Clipping: Longtime community leader dies at 82]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the death of Leoti Deaton and her deeds as a community leader.
Date: February 12, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Oh...To Be A Women's Air Force Service Pilot] (open access)

[Clipping: Oh...To Be A Women's Air Force Service Pilot]

Photocopy of a magazine clipping with an article about the history of the WASP, how they began, their achievements, and more.
Date: February 1977
Creator: Gutierrez, Ava & Wilson, Jan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASP Exhibit"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASP Exhibit"]

Newspaper clipping with a photograph of Ethel Finley at the opening of the WASP exhibit in the American Airpower Heritage Museum. Other articles about state decisions on income tax and a homicide are included.
Date: February 22, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by L. Etna Carr] (open access)

[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by L. Etna Carr]

Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; it is signed by L. Etna Carr and addressed to Truett Latimer. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date: February 1961
Creator: James, E. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History