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

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

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
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
John Connally deserves your vote in the runoff primary (open access)

John Connally deserves your vote in the runoff primary

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
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: H-SU Begins Revamping Campus Streets, Parking] (open access)

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

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
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid Mr. Sam; 1/2-Million Stamps Sold] (open access)

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

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
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jack Schmitz of Mortuary Dead At 71 (open access)

Jack Schmitz of Mortuary Dead At 71

Photograph and obituary of Jack Schmitz Senior, a mortician of Denton, Texas.
Date: November 16, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Connally jumps on 'outsiders' meddling' (open access)

Connally jumps on 'outsiders' meddling'

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Not A Pretty Picture] (open access)

[Clipping: Not A Pretty Picture]

Clipping describing 140 plumbers walking out on the nuclear test program near Las Vegas, Nevada.
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sam Myres and his Buscadero Gunbelt] (open access)

[Sam Myres and his Buscadero Gunbelt]

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 from the chest up. He is wearing a tan suit with a tan cowboy hat. On the left, there is a picture of Captain John R. Hughes of the Texas Rangers who assisted in the invention of the Buscadero belt. In the picture he is wearing suit with a black tie, tan cowboy hat, and white beard.
Date: January 12, 1962
Creator: Braddy, Haldeen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: County Hospital in Black; Has Largest Annual Income] (open access)

[Clipping: County Hospital in Black; Has Largest Annual Income]

Clipping describing how the Galveston County Memorial Hospital managed to come from operating in the red, to having the largest annual income in the Galveston area.
Date: 1962
Creator: Macleod, Terry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Action Vs. County Talk] (open access)

[Clipping: City Action Vs. County Talk]

Clipping describing conflict between the City of Houston and Harris County on the city-county charity hospital, especially on taxes.
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Richard Wagner presents I. H. Kempner with a silver bowl] (open access)

[Clipping: Richard Wagner presents I. H. Kempner with a silver bowl]

Clipping describing a picture of Richard Wagner presenting I. H. Kempner with a silver bowl commemorating the role Mr. Kempner played in the founding of the chamber in 1912.
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Plan Theater Party] (open access)

[Clipping: Plan Theater Party]

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Galveston Man Honored] (open access)

[Clipping: Galveston Man Honored]

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: UT Med Center Research Grants Total $2,684,603] (open access)

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

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Math + intuition = decision] (open access)

[Clipping: Math + intuition = decision]

Clipping describing Bayesian statistics and how it will affect business.
Date: March 24, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mr. Kennedy's Dream World] (open access)

[Clipping: Mr. Kennedy's Dream World]

Clipping describing the proposed balanced budget to Congress by President Kennedy.
Date: January 19, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Harris K. Weston-- at Helm in JWF Drive] (open access)

[Clipping: Harris K. Weston-- at Helm in JWF Drive]

Clipping from the American Israelite describing Harris K. Weston, the chair of the 1963 Jewish Welfare Fund drive.
Date: October 18, 1962
Creator: The American Israelite
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Message from the Chancellor] (open access)

[Clipping: A Message from the Chancellor]

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big City Beat, by Maxine: Have Tongue, Will Tattle (open access)

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

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clippings About Postmaster J. B. Dickey] (open access)

[Newspaper Clippings About Postmaster J. B. Dickey]

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
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 2 Texas, National Rail Operation May Merge] (open access)

[Clipping: 2 Texas, National Rail Operation May Merge]

Clipping from the Houston Post describing the possibility of merging two railway operating companies with the parent railway company.
Date: 1962-12-12?
Creator: Pengelly, Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Budget Bureau Blocks Local Hospital Funds] (open access)

[Clipping: Budget Bureau Blocks Local Hospital Funds]

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Das Mädchen Siu-lan] (open access)

[Clipping: Das Mädchen Siu-lan]

Clipping from Hamburger Abendblatt describing a story.
Date: 1962
Creator: Hamburger Abendblatt
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Galveston Is Thriving Again Despite Damage From Hurricane] (open access)

[Clipping: Galveston Is Thriving Again Despite Damage From Hurricane]

Clipping from the United Press International describing Galveston's comeback from Hurricane Carla
Date: 1962
Creator: Thompson, Kyle
System: The Portal to Texas History