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Headline Newspaper Columnist Date
Caprock Chronicles: Preston Smith served as 'the education governor' Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Walker, D. 08/13/23
Here are the worst acts by Texas governors. How does Greg Abbott’s legislative branch veto compare? Dallas Morning News  Lieber, D. 07/04/21
'Dirty Thirty' spotlighted Sharpstown scandal 50 years ago Longview News-Journal  McNeely, D. 03/18/21
UTSA celebrates 50 years San Antonio Express News  Torralva, K. 06/06/19
Sharpstown scandal sparked a revolution at the polls Houston Chronicle  Pinkerton, J. 09/25/16
Abbott’s advice for Cowboys follows gubernatorial tradition San Antonio Express News  Garcia, G. 09/23/15
World of law has shaped Texas Tech University Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Westbrook, R. 08/03/14
Through appointees, Perry keeps strong hold on Texas Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 12/19/08
A doozy of a May election ... in May 1972 Austin American Statesman  Selby, W. 05/10/07
Writing history - and living it Austin American Statesman  Selby, W. 02/25/07
Lawmaker put reform on agenda for Texas Austin American Statesman  Selby, W. 12/01/06
Hear that sound? It's the echo of Sharpstown Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Cantrell, G. 09/10/05
It's the law: Texans can't be kept in the dark Austin American Statesman  Alford, A. 03/13/05
Press secretary to Gov. Smith Fort Worth Star-Telegram  A.P. Wire 03/08/05
Journalist, political insider pushed for Texas Film Commission Austin American Statesman  Selby, W. 03/07/05
So long Gov. Smith Austin American Statesman  Editorial 10/25/03
Smith's legacy is for the people Amarillo Globe-News  Editorial 10/22/03
'Plain-spoken' Preston Smith laid to rest Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 10/22/03
A 'proud Texan' is buried Dallas Morning News  Slater, W. 10/22/03
Leaders salute Smith as star of Texas politics Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Kitchen, S. 10/22/03
Final salute to 'the people's governor' San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 10/22/03
State's 40th governor mourned Dallas Morning News  A.P. Wire 10/21/03
Hundreds remember Smith's life Fort Worth Star-Telegram  A.P. Wire 10/21/03
Preston Smith Houston Chronicle  Editorial 10/21/03
Smith's burial set for Tuesday Austin American Statesman  Staff 10/20/03
Former governor, Tech champion dies at 91 Austin American Statesman  McNeely, D. 10/19/03
'People's governor' helped higher ed Dallas Morning News  Stiles, M. 10/19/03
Ex-Gov. Preston Smith, 'proud Texas,' dies at 91 Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 10/19/03
Ex-Gov. Smith dies at 91 Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Fuquay, J. 10/19/03
Smith's enjoyment of people stood out in life of public service Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Fuquay, J. 10/19/03
Ex-Gov. Smith, 91, dies in Lubbock San Antonio Express News  Blaney, B. 10/19/03
Ex-Gov. Smith, 91, battling pnuemonia Fort Worth Star-Telegram    10/18/03
Former governor still in ICU Houston Chronicle  Staff 10/18/03
Former Texas governor in UMC, 'gravely ill' with pneumonia Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Williams, B. 10/18/03
Ex-governors say 2nd special session on map is wrong direction for Perry Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 07/16/03
Preston Smith honored for service to Texas Tech Houston Chronicle  Staff 05/17/03
Regents honor Smith Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Kitchen, S. 05/17/03
Gubernatorial types swear prior engagement was best Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 01/22/03
Museum honors a Texas legend Houston Chronicle  Ratcliffe, R. 04/28/01
Campaign notebook Houston Chronicle    08/21/98
Lubbock's better than El Paso at nurturing clout El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 07/19/98
Namesake creates fund for med school library Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Altenbaumer, K. 06/26/98
30 years ago, senator did best to bring institution to El Paso El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 03/29/98
Former governor remains in hospital Lubbock Avalanche Journal    02/23/97
4 former governors endorse Clinton Amarillo Globe-News  Robbins, M. 10/30/96
Jordan, 'voice of conscience, integrity,' dead at 59 Amarillo Globe-News  Robbins, M. 01/18/96
Her inspiration reached far beyond native Texas Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 01/18/96
Reflections on Texas politics Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Underwood, G. 07/16/95
Former governor keeps same outlook Abilene Reporter-News  Coghlan, K. 06/15/95
Sharpstown scandal gets another look in new book Beaumont Enterprise  Powers, J. 09/08/94
UTSA celebrates silver anniversary San Antonio Express News  Calderon, D. 06/07/94
Four former governors support Perry on ag finance amendment Abilene Reporter-News  Smith, J. 09/04/93
Be true to hometown school El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 08/30/93
Governor broadens session Houston Post  Staff 09/26/72
Senate to debate today on Bullock's nomination San Antonio Express  Ford, J. 09/26/72
Legislative jobs added San Antonio Express News  Staff 09/26/72
Looney files request to bring in governor Austin American  Staff 05/04/72
Looney files peace court conspiracy charge on Smith Austin American Statesman  Staff 05/03/72
Beware of strangers with gifts Austin American  Staff 04/07/72
Mutscher ouster will be requested Houston Post  Staff 03/27/72
The Austin Citizen Austin Citizen  Weddell, W. 03/22/72
Dolph Briscoe hits Barnes' treatment of 2 banking bills Houston Post  Staff 03/21/72
Shannon could lose real estate licenses if conviction stands Houston Post  Staff 03/19/72
Gov. Smith's role in stock scandal still puzzles DA Austin American  Castlebury, G. 03/16/72
Tearful Mutscher awaits sentence Austin American  Castlebury, G. 03/16/72
Smith, Barnes criticized in wake of verdict Houston Post  West, F. 03/16/72
Mutscher's side rests; argument predicted today Houston Post  Wiese, A. 03/14/72
'3-ring circus' looms Dallas Morning News  Davis, S. 03/09/72
Bank bill controversy recalled Dallas Morning News  Kinch, S. 03/09/72
Bullock charges 'cover-up' Austin American Statesman  Sargent, B. 03/08/72
Response ruled out by judge Austin American Statesman  Staff 03/08/72
Prosecutor's bank charges called political by Smith Dallas Morning News  Staff 03/07/72
Smith hotly denies 'co-conspirator' charge Houston Post  Wiese, A. 03/07/72
Osorio allegedly sought bank bills Houston Post  Staff 03/07/72
Court calls Gov. Smith, Ben Barnes Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, G. 02/29/72
Barnes, Smith get subpoenas Dallas Morning News  Kinch, S. 02/29/72
Smith, Barnes subpoenaed Houston Post  Wiese, A. 02/29/72
Mutscher defense calls Smith, Barnes Houston Chronicle  McNutt, G. 02/28/72
Mutscher trial opening today to rival Jack Ruby's for attention-getting Houston Post  UP. 02/28/72
Governor warned of impeachment Austin American Statesman  A.P. Wire 01/26/72
Texas ethics code ruled unconstitutional by Martin Houston Post  Holcomb, H. 01/08/72
Smith-Yarborough 'deal' seen in third-term bid Dallas Morning News  Davis, S. 12/21/71
Board appointed while Smith aide, lobbyist talk loan Houston Post  West, F. 12/21/71
Aware of stock deal, voters say Houston Post  Belden, J. 12/19/71
Smith decision to run mars chances of 2 aide nominees Houston Post  Wiese, A. 11/28/71
Hats off to our, ah, newsmakers Dallas Morning News  Davis, S. 11/27/71
Smith hopes to tie Sharp tin can on Barnes Houston Post  Wiese, A. 11/21/71
Capitol Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, G. 10/24/71
Barnes' explanation answers 'hero' Smith Dallas Morning News  Staff 10/22/71
Smith, Barnes tilt at each other over 2 banking bills Houston Post  A.P. Wire 10/22/71
Gov. Smith recalls banking bill veto Dallas Morning News  Staff 10/21/71
Bank bills reviewed by Barnes Dallas Morning News  Staff 10/18/71
Smith keeps people wondering Dallas Morning News  Staff 10/17/71
Dr. Baum resigns as state democratic chairman Dallas Morning News  Kinch, S. 10/12/71
Smith's phone poll criticized Austin American  A.P. Wire 10/11/71
Speakership issue heating up fast Dallas Morning News  Morehead, R. 10/10/71
Smith won't call special session Austin American  A.P. Wire 10/09/71
Smith rules out session Dallas Morning News  Staff 10/09/71
'Dirty 30' maps plans against Gus Austin American  Kuempel, G. 10/07/71
Collateral no problem in Sharpstown loans Dallas Morning News  Johnson, T. 10/07/71
4 Solons ask Mutscher out Daily Texan  Griffith, D. 10/05/71
Dirty 30 may try to oust Mutscher Dallas Morning News  Kinch, S. 10/05/71
Capitol Austin American  Castlebury, G. 09/29/71
Angly wants Gus impeached Austin American  Kuempel, G. 09/28/71
Political clouds dark after SEC decision Dallas Morning News  Johnson, T. 09/17/71
Smith-Baum tie-up told Dallas Morning News  Golz, E. 09/15/71
Preston Smith: a touch of pathos Dallas Morning News  Morehead, R. 09/05/71
Explosive stock scandal going into court Monday Austin American Statesman  A.P. Wire 08/29/71
Day of reckoning Houston Chronicle  McNutt, G. 08/29/71
Conflict reported in SEC testimony Dallas Morning News  A.P. Wire 08/25/71
Mutscher denies special session talks with Smith Austin American  Bailey, E. 08/23/71
Sharp tells of $700,000 stock financing Dallas Morning News  Johnson, T. 08/19/71
Smith, Mutscher images dimming Austin American Statesman  Belden, J. 08/15/71
Tells why he sought bank bills Houston Chronicle  McNutt, G. 08/15/71
Barnes image high, poll shows Houston Post  Belden, J. 08/15/71
Barnes calls bank payoff report a lie Houston Chronicle  Staff 08/13/71
Osorio says he planned bank bills Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, G. 08/04/71
Smith's prestige at high Austin American Statesman  Staff 07/28/71
Stock inquiry snub claimed Austin American Statesman  Fisher, D. 07/23/71
Mutscher assets conflict Dallas Morning News  Freund, C. 07/21/71
SEC plans to recall Smith for additional interrogation Dallas Morning News  Johnson, T. 07/17/71
Smith gets rehearing Houston Post  A.P. Wire 07/17/71
Bank secretary tells of Smith, Baum loans Dallas Morning News  Johnson, T. 07/15/71
More light thrown on Frank W. Sharp case San Antonio Express  A.P. Wire 07/15/71
Full picture still hidden Dallas Morning News  Geddie, J. 01/31/71
Smith no-tax plan facing early test Dallas Morning News  Kinch, S. 01/31/71
Stock case imbroglio could benefit the state Dallas Morning News  Morehead, R. 01/31/71
Lawmakers unhappy with Smith's tax plan Houston Chronicle  Byers, B. 01/31/71
Chances almost nil for Smith's finance scheme San Antonio Express  Ford, J. 01/31/71
Mutscher tells of stock loss Fort Worth Star-Telegram  A.P. Wire 01/28/71
Stock for the governor San Antonio Express  Beene, R. 01/28/71
Smith finds humor again Austin American  Staff 01/27/71
Insurance men ask legislation Dallas Morning News  Staff 01/27/71
Governor jokes about publicity Dallas Morning News  Staff 01/27/71
Defendant in stock suit listed as Smith's broker Dallas Times Herald  Staff 01/27/71
Mutscher claims losses Dallas Times Herald  A.P. Wire 01/27/71
Eggers knew, paper reports Houston Post  A.P. Wire 01/27/71
Commission didn't know about bill San Antonio Express  A.P. Wire 01/27/71
Governor warned of impeachment? Austin American Statesman  Staff 01/26/71
SEC probe spurs stiffer ethics bill Dallas Times Herald  Moss, M. 01/26/71
Senate, House to lock horns on spending Houston Chronicle  Byers, B. 04/25/67
Connally's budget proposal sparks Legislative friction Dallas Morning News  Banks, J. 04/23/67
Connally in strong spot Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kinch, S. 04/23/67
Connally's daring bid to stay in driver's seat Houston Chronicle  Byers, B. 04/23/67
Smith charges trickery in one-year budget bill Houston Post  Gardner, W. 04/22/67
Stalemate prompted proposal Austin American Statesman  Hall, J. 04/20/67
Cautious reaction shown by Smith Dallas Morning News  Staff 04/20/67
One of Texas' fashionable assets Austin American Statesman  Staff 04/16/67
Legislature may end row, consider money problem Dallas Morning News  Banks, J. 04/16/67
Special session unlikely Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Keever, J. 04/16/67
Information bills held Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kinch, S. 04/16/67
Senate rule new weapon Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kinch, S. 04/09/67
Lt. Gov. Smith puzzle to political observers Houston Chronicle  Byers, B. 04/09/67
House mourns reporter Houston Post  Staff 03/21/67
Addington eulogized as able, courageous Houston Post  Staff 03/21/67
Smith addresses Connally grads Dallas Morning News  UP. 03/16/67
Smith pokes fun at house Dallas Morning News  Staff 03/15/67
Connally and Smith may tangle in '68 Dallas Morning News  UP. 03/12/67
Power of Gov. Connally main speculation topic Dallas Morning News  Banks, J. 03/12/67
Smith gets greeting from House Dallas Morning News  Staff 03/10/67
Citizens called on to help in halting crime in state Dallas Morning News  Staff 03/10/67
Smith advocates checks on budgets Austin American Statesman  A.P. Wire 02/24/67
The collapse of a political football Austin American Statesman  Wood, S. 02/19/67
Connally hint of 4th term meant for Smith, Barnes Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Perales, G. 02/12/67
Governorship, direction of government at stake Houston Chronicle  Byers, B. 02/12/67
'Too early' to tell about taxes-Smith Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 02/10/67
Tax plan raises speculation on Connally political future Dallas Morning News  Banks, J. 02/05/67
Smith feels budget could be trimmed Dallas Morning News  Smith, D. 02/03/67
Smith snaps 'no comment' to governor's tax speech Dallas Morning News  Banks, J. 02/03/67
No new taxes needed: Grover Houston Post  Staff 01/31/67
Lt Gov Smith almost alone in stand against new tax Houston Post  Gardner, W. 01/29/67
Joint rules dispute building into hot Smith-Barnes battle Austin American  Jones, A. 01/22/67
Redistricting won't be easy Dallas Morning News  Smith, P. 11/02/63
Let us redistrict, Lt. Gov Smith says Houston Post  Holley, J. 10/21/63
Rule Change To Be Legislative Issue Corpus Christi Caller Times  Long, S. 11/18/62
Ex-Gov. Smith files in Lubbock for bankruptcy Austin American Statesman  Tyson, Kim  09/17/89
Ex-Gov. Preston Smith files for bankruptcy protection Dallas Morning News    09/17/89
Preston Smith Dallas Morning News  Lesh, Carolyn  06/15/86
Replica of governor's room offers peek into top office Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Burton, Gerry  09/01/85
Bronze statue at Tech to honor ex-governor Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Burton, Gerry  09/01/85
Former Gov. Smith remains hospitalized Austin American Statesman    10/20/83
Ex-Gov. Smith replaced as board chairman Houston Post    05/17/83
Preston Smith given bank post Lubbock Avalanche Journal    03/13/83
Ex-Gov. Preston Smith: he's still a very private man Dallas Morning News  Biffle, Kent  07/05/81
Smith lists major goals as chairman of coordinating board Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Ortolon, Ken  01/30/81
Senate puts Smith on college board, removes Pan Am appointee Austin American Statesman  Henry, John C.  01/27/81
Smith gets OK to join board; courtesy foils 1 Dallas Morning News    01/27/81
Smith backs building requested by Tech Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Brockway, Ruthanne  01/27/81
Clements wants Smith for state job Dallas Morning News  Kuempel, George  01/23/81
Preston Smith will get another state position Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  01/23/81
Preston Smith likely for regulatory panel Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Brockway, Ruthanne  01/15/81
Smith gives his support to Reagan Austin American Statesman    09/28/80
Governor Preston Smith: a childhood hunger for success Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Lively, Jeanne  06/20/80
Plain talk from the Great Plains Dallas Morning News  Biffle, Kent  06/15/80
Preston Smith's 'Camelot': once and future 'governor' Dallas Times Herald    01/29/78
Smith should guarantee a livelier race San Antonio Express News  Mccory, Jim  09/18/77
Former Gov. Smith to be '78 candidate Dallas Morning News  Kinch, Sam  09/14/77
Comeback for Smith? Corpus Christi Caller Times    08/21/77
Ex-governor clears way for possible race in '78 Houston Post    08/11/77
Smith takes first step for comeback Port Arthur News    08/11/77
Preston Smith files name as treasurer for '78 race Dallas Morning News    08/10/77
Friends say Smith determined to run Dallas Morning News    07/17/77
Gubernatorial bug bites Smith Dallas Morning News  Attlesey, Sam  07/17/77
Governor or nothing, vows Smith Dallas Times Herald    06/08/77
Smith may run for Governor Waco Tribune Herald    06/08/77
Preston Smith expected to make position known soon Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Neal, Larry  04/18/77
Ex-governor arrives with no big show Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Neal, Larry  04/02/77
Smith charges press with failures to report state news Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Teague, Pat  03/18/77
Preston Smith accuses Briscoe of outspending other governors Dallas Times Herald    01/24/77
Smith to discuss comeback plans Dallas Morning News    01/21/77
Preston Smith watching his political barometer Dallas Morning News    01/09/77
Smith considering top office again Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Patterson, Michael  01/09/77
For ex-Gov. Smith, political fever never dies, but keeps lingering on Houston Chronicle  Fitzgerald, Dennis  11/15/76
Smith's hint at new bid for governor examined Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Kidd, Bill  10/03/76
Preston Smith to try comeback San Angelo Standard Times  Bode, Winston  09/04/76
Ex-Governor not bitter Lubbock Avalanche Journal    11/30/75
Smith charting new foray? Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Swindle, Howard  11/30/75
Former Governor Smith says he won't refuse San Angelo Standard Times    10/08/75
Ex-governor Preston Smith to be Texas Tech consultant Houston Chronicle    09/13/75
Smith not yet closing door on bid for another office Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Attlesey, Sam  10/20/74
Smith denies helping Houston bank Dallas Morning News    06/06/74
Preston Smith's stock in Houston bank doubles in value Houston Post  Bailey, Ernest  06/05/74
Preston Smith reported OK Dallas Morning News    06/10/73
Preston Smith to undergo ulcer surgery San Antonio Light    06/06/73
4 experts on government rate Smith's regime low Dallas Times Herald    01/14/73
Sam Kinch Jr. Dallas Morning News    01/13/73
Governor reflects on term, urges state 'move forward' Austin American Statesman  Berry, Jim  01/12/73
Gov. Preston Smith reviews 22 years of public service Dallas Morning News  Lenz, Mary  01/12/73
Panning Texas' future Dallas Times Herald    01/12/73
Outgoing Smith says Texas has 3 great issues Houston Chronicle  Collier, Bill  01/12/73
School issue caution urged Houston Post  West, Felton  01/12/73
Reports called 'keys to future' Austin American Statesman    01/11/73
Smith's reports cannot be ignored Houston Chronicle  Mcnutt, Gayle  01/11/73
Smith unveils 10 reports for legislators Houston Post  Hancock, Darrell  01/11/73
Eight S.A. solons seemed pleased with Smith's remarks San Antonio Light    01/11/73
Smith urges solons to look at 10 programs Houston Chronicle  Collier, Bill  01/10/73
Governor praises 'Goals for Texas' Austin American Statesman  Mayes, Dave  01/09/73
Governor's long memory could leave bad taste San Antonio Express News    01/04/73
Alamo City to observe Smith day San Antonio Express News  Mccory, Jim  01/03/73
Appreciation day to honor Smith Houston Post    12/21/72
State receives revenue check Austin American Statesman    12/13/72
Briscoe to attend governor meeting instead of Smith Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  11/23/72
Smith says Democrats not 'in tune' to people Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  11/23/72
Gov. Smith blast Connally's stand San Antonio Express News    11/06/72
Connally switch blasted by Smith Dallas Morning News    11/05/72
Gov. Smith appeals to Texans to vote Democratic Houston Chronicle  Collier, Bill  11/05/72
Smith denounces Connally's tactics Houston Post    11/05/72
Smith vows aid to new Governor Austin American Statesman    10/03/72
Smith playing Governor right to end of game San Antonio Express News  Morehead, Richard M.  09/21/72
Smith a tiger Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  09/03/72
Smith predicts close presidential election Fort Worth Star-Telegram    08/30/72
Smith no longer hot for special session Corpus Christi Caller Times  Ford, Jon  08/13/72
Democrat 'defectors' appraised Austin American Statesman    08/11/72
Session favored by Smith Dallas Morning News    08/11/72
Gov. Smith now unsure he'll call special session San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  08/11/72
Smith will vote party, not 'man' San Antonio Light    08/11/72
A look at Smith's tax record Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  07/30/72
Gov. Smith's message Dallas Morning News    07/28/72
Pats on the back for Gov. Smith Houston Chronicle    07/28/72
Smith declines delegate status Dallas Morning News    07/07/72
In defeat, Smith gets praise Dallas Morning News    06/18/72
Gov. Smith gets ovation from solons San Antonio Express News    06/15/72
Smith says press defeated officials Dallas Morning News    06/06/72
Convention offeres pitfall for Briscoe Fort Worth Star-Telegram    06/06/72
Smith says he can't understand how Sissy made it into the runoff Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  06/06/72
Smith won't seek new taxes in special legislative session Houston Post    05/23/72
Looney files request to bring in Governor Austin American Statesman    05/05/72
He helped by not helping, Smith says of grocery tax Dallas Morning News  McNeely, Dave  05/05/72
Smith defends no-tax stand, twits Barnes Houston Chronicle  Kuempel, George  05/05/72
Gov. Smith says Barnes 'tax happy' Houston Post  Bailey, Ernest  05/05/72
Looney files peace court conspiracy charge on Smith Austin American Statesman    05/03/72
Smith appearance political or not? Houston Chronicle    05/02/72
Smith works out, can't be ruled out Dallas Times Herald    04/30/72
Smith: 'Ive never done well in polls, but I've done good in elections' Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Thornton, Joe  04/30/72
Smith's Houston team confident of victory Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  04/28/72
Gov. Smith reports he's a millionaire Dallas Morning News    04/26/72
Gov. Smith shows $1 million net worth Houston Post    04/26/72
Smith: incumbent ties return hopes to promise of no new taxes Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  04/23/72
Smith promises he will veto any new taxes Austin American Statesman  Jones, Lee  04/20/72
Smith vows he won't sign any tax bill from session Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  04/20/72
Smith says '73 budget to ask no new taxes Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  04/20/72
Smith says his budget won't require tax hike Houston Chronicle  Kuempel, George  04/20/72
There'll be no new taxes in '73, Smith vows Houston Post  West, Felton  04/20/72
Smith: won't sign tax rise bill San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  04/20/72
Now that Smith is running, the Mrs. is right with him Dallas Morning News  Atterberry, Ann  04/18/72
Smith begins 'People to people' campaign Beaumont Enterprise    04/12/72
Smith says polls 'smell,' predicts win Dallas Morning News  Atterberry, Ann  04/11/72
Governor: 'All polls smell to me' Houston Chronicle    04/11/72
Gov. Smith envisions Truman-style upset San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  04/11/72
Governor signs 'a bill to pay' Dallas Times Herald  Calhoun, Ron  04/05/72
Gov. Smith assails news' mood survey Dallas Morning News    04/04/72
Confidence not lost, Smith says Houston Post    04/01/72
Orr, Smith agree on one thing Dallas Times Herald    03/27/72
Smith to let accomplishments speak for campaign Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Summers, Roger  03/26/72
Governor tries to keep other folk guessing San Antonio Light  Bode, Mary Jane  03/19/72
Smith pairs Barnes with banking Austin American Statesman  Morehead, Richard M.  03/02/72
Smith says no session Austin American Statesman    03/02/72
Fingers pointed Dallas Times Herald    03/02/72
Accomplishments, problems topics Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  03/02/72
Governor reaffirms position Houston Post  West, Felton  03/02/72
Smith schedules telecast today on varied topics Houston Post    03/01/72
Judge OKs Smith's TV speech San Antonio Light    03/01/72
Smith changes his style, fights for political life Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  02/27/72
'Copies' may see use in Smith race Austin American Statesman    02/18/72
Smith aide confirms use of file Houston Post    02/18/72
Smith opens his Harris campaign Houston Chronicle  Mcnutt, Gayle  02/16/72
What Gov. Smith didn't tell Houston Post  Holcomb, Henry  02/13/72
It's too early to count Smith out San Antonio Light    02/13/72
Smith's apologia not all factual Dallas Morning News    02/12/72
Smith seems to forget urging end to session Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  02/12/72
One last time, pleads Smith Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  02/09/72
Smith repeats innocence Dallas Morning News  Davis, Stewart  02/09/72
Smith enters race with stock scandal barrage Houston Chronicle  Collier, Bill  02/09/72
Smith enters 3rd governor's race on emotional note Houston Post  Holcomb, Henry  02/09/72
Smith is wooing liberal, labor, ethnic groups Houston Chronicle    02/06/72
Impeachment threat denied Houston Post    01/27/72
Report of Smith impeachment move hotly denied San Antonio Express News    01/27/72
Governor warned of impeachment? Austin American Statesman    01/26/72
Governor expects to recapture job Lubbock Avalanche Journal  May, Kenneth  01/23/72
Governor tallies plus side of 1971, admits errors Austin American Statesman    12/30/71
Smith's office claims some credit for drop Lubbock Avalanche Journal    12/30/71
Smith popularity at lowest point Dallas Morning News  Belden, Joe  12/01/71
Capitol A Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  11/28/71
Smith denies decision to run mars chances of 2 aide nominees Houston Post  Wiese, Art  11/28/71
Smith's entry assures 3-ring governor's race San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  11/28/71
It seems Smith must build new Tarrant organization Dallas Morning News  Freund, Carl  11/26/71
Gov. Smith won't comment Corpus Christi Caller Times    11/24/71
Governor lets them really know Lubbock Avalanche Journal    11/24/71
Smith-Yarborough 'deal' seen in third-term bid Dallas Morning News  Davis, Stewart  11/21/71
Smith bid welcomed in 2 camps Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  11/21/71
Crouch expected Smith to run Dallas Times Herald  Calhoun, Ron  11/21/71
And the race Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  11/21/71
Smith hopes to tie Sharp tin can on Barnes Houston Post  Wiese, Art  11/21/71
Hall most surprised by Smith action Houston Post  Wiese, Art  11/21/71
Believes stock scandle won't hurt Dallas Times Herald    11/20/71
Smith throws hat in re-election ring Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  11/20/71
Gov. Smith announces he will seek a 3rd term Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  11/20/71
Smith running again, cites stock case issue Houston Post  Wiese, Art  11/20/71
All-out third term bid set Lubbock Avalanche Journal    11/20/71
Smith is candidate San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  11/20/71
Secretary of state predicts Smith to run again, win Houston Post  Wiese, Art  11/18/71
Another key Smith aide resigns Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  11/17/71
Former Smith aide says governor will run again Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  11/17/71
Smith denies SFA 'pressure' charge Houston Post    11/05/71
Smith discounts scandal vote cost Austin American Statesman    11/04/71
Smith hopes to announce decision Dallas Morning News    11/04/71
Smith hedges on whether he will run Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  11/04/71
Governor says he'll decide in near future on third term San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  11/04/71
Texas goals award goes to Smith Houston Chronicle    10/26/71
It's those strange bedfellows again Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  10/24/71
Governor loses political leverage San Antonio Express News    10/22/71
Smith claims try at opening party Dallas Morning News  McNeely, Dave  10/21/71
Smith keeps people wondering Dallas Morning News    10/17/71
State labor chief endorses Smith Dallas Morning News  Thompson, Kyle  10/17/71
He speaks highly of Gov. Smith and would like to see him reelected. But about Ben Barnes... Houston Chronicle  Thompson, Kyle  10/10/71
Smith gets backing of labor chief Houston Post    10/10/71
Texas labor chief praises, backs Smith for third term Lubbock Avalanche Journal    10/09/71
Smith's plans remain unclear Houston Post    10/05/71
Gov. Smith denies reelection story Austin American Statesman    10/03/71
Smith declares decision unmade Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  10/03/71
No. 1 cotton chopper acts just like he'll run again Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Summers, Roger  10/03/71
Smith declares he'll run San Antonio Express News    10/03/71
Smith says resignations of his aides significant Dallas Morning News    09/29/71
Smith goes slow on future plans San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  09/29/71
Smith to let poll assist in mulling issue of 3rd term Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  09/19/71
Smith wins some, loses some in Puerto Rico San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  09/16/71
Gov. Smith says U.S. has bungled welfare, busing Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  09/14/71
Thesis says Smith 'lonely' in latter Connally years Austin American Statesman    09/12/71
Connally team's move to dump Smith revealed Dallas Morning News    09/12/71
Smith may draw attention to governors Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  09/12/71
Governor delayed in flight San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  09/12/71
Preston Smith: a touch of pathos Dallas Morning News    09/05/71
Smith (will) (will not) run (check one) Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  09/05/71
Smith to retire? Austin 'watchers' believe so Lubbock Avalanche Journal    09/05/71
Smith hedges on statement, now recalls meeting Adams Houston Post  Bailey, Ernest  08/27/71
Governor's re-election plans still up in air Dallas Times Herald  Jones, Garth  08/26/71
The proverbial truth Dallas Morning News    08/24/71
Partial text of Smith comments on television Dallas Times Herald    08/24/71
Governor wasn't shunned by Labor - just not invited Austin American Statesman    08/12/71
Labor leader explains withdrawing Smith bid Dallas Morning News  Golz, Earl  08/11/71
Gov. Smith 'univited' to Texas AFL-CIO convention Houston Chronicle  Curran, Jim  08/08/71
SEC plans to recall Smith for additional interrogation Dallas Morning News  Johnson, Tom  07/17/71
Aide says Smith planning to 'clarify' SEC points Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  07/17/71
Smith mum on SEC quiz Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  07/10/71
Governor hints nothing added at Friday's quiz Corpus Christi Caller Times    07/10/71
SEC questions Smith in closed-door huddle Fort Worth Star-Telegram    07/10/71
Governor's budget runneth over Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  07/04/71
Smith says Frost indictment told before jury acted San Antonio Express News    07/03/71
Smith says he's marked for 'political assassination' Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  07/01/71
Smith demands dropping of illegal loan charge Houston Chronicle    07/01/71
Capitol A Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  06/27/71
Smith's budget veto was a grandstand play Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  06/27/71
Smith all but announces bid to run Houston Chronicle    06/25/71
Governor's speech discloses little of his political plans Dallas Morning News    06/22/71
Smith says veto response from public 100% favorable San Antonio Express News    06/22/71
Preston hits new 'image' Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  06/21/71
Governor's address draws mixed reactions in Dallas Dallas Times Herald    06/21/71
Governor defends stock buy Houston Post    06/21/71
Smith will air blast at solons Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  06/20/71
Smith criticizes 'mob' of television newsmen Austin American Statesman    06/18/71
Smith plans sunday talk Austin American Statesman    06/18/71
Scuffle follows questions Corpus Christi Caller Times    06/18/71
Smith denounces TV reporters Dallas Morning News  Geddie, John  06/18/71
Grim Smith not talking to newsmen Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  06/18/71
Governor defends aide in clash San Antonio Express News    06/18/71
Cancelled address stirs talk Austin American Statesman  Jones, Lee  06/17/71
Governor had promised speech would contain 'surprises' Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  06/17/71
Smith cancels address Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Martinets, Patrick  06/17/71
Gov. Smith says Sharp immunity GOP 'politics' Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  06/17/71
Smith calls Sharp, U.S. trade-out act political pressure Houston Post  West, Felton  06/17/71
Governor cancels talk, cites GOP 'harassment' San Antonio Express News    06/17/71
Smith charges Sharp immunity deal 'politics' Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  06/16/71
No surprise, governor says Dallas Morning News  David, Stewart  06/15/71
Smith expected to delay comment on '72 plans Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  06/15/71
Smith to make TV appearance Houston Post    06/15/71
Smith jabs again at Barnes Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  06/11/71
Governor pooh-poohs hard race talk Austin American Statesman    06/10/71
Smith hits a homerun Dallas Morning News  Stromberger, Ernest  05/16/71
Smith finds tax victory sweetly satisfying San Antonio Express News    05/16/71
Gov. Smith won major political victory over Ben Barnes San Antonio Light    05/16/71
Preston fulfulls vow to mother Fort Worth Star-Telegram    05/09/71
Smith not picked on, - justice Austin American Statesman    05/07/71
Smith defends pact award Fort Worth Star-Telegram    04/24/71
Smith denies communications contract was influenced Houston Post    04/24/71
Smith defends pact San Antonio Express News    04/24/71
Smith backer wins $250,000 grant Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  04/22/71
Smith order state contract given campaign contributor Houston Post  Holcomb, Henry  04/22/71
Governor defends stock acts Austin American Statesman    04/16/71
Governor concedes 'scheme' possible Dallas Morning News  Johnson, Tom  04/16/71
Smith says Dems are probe target Houston Chronicle    04/15/71
Smith calls bank loan probe political Houston Post    04/15/71
Smith may call meet on Baum but says he's only 'thinking' Austin American Statesman    04/14/71
Smith may call meeting of party heads Dallas Morning News  Davis, Stewart  04/14/71
Smith may feel 'forced' to run again Midland Reporter Telegram  Bain, Bob  04/11/71
Smith on domestic study panel Houston Chronicle    04/09/71
Governor talks of waging fight Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  04/08/71
Smith popularity reaches new low Dallas Morning News  Belden, Joe  04/04/71
Smith assails U. S. attorneys Houston Post    03/28/71
Smith accuese 3 federal DAs of trying 'political purge' Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  03/27/71
Smith raps 3 U.S. attorneys, press coprs Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  03/27/71
Smith refuses loan list Houston Post    03/25/71
Lawsuits blamed on Will Wilson Austin American Statesman    03/22/71
Public confidence loss is discounted by Smith Corpus Christi Caller Times  Ford, Jon  03/22/71
Smith blames Wilson for lawsuits Dallas Morning News    03/22/71
Smith raps indictment of bank Houston Chronicle    03/22/71
Smith asks Mitchell's apology Houston Post    03/22/71
Smith denies confidence lost San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  03/22/71
GOP legislator asks Smith to apologize for statement San Antonio Express News    03/12/71
No Smith purge on Austin American Statesman    03/11/71
Smith silent on wealth Houston Post    03/11/71
Smith knew of cash Austin American Statesman    03/10/71
Smith puts net worth at million Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  03/10/71
Never intended snub of Nixons, Gov Smith says Houston Post    02/26/71
Smith commits a boo - boo: he skips presidential dinner Dallas Morning News  Presley, Merikaye  02/25/71
Smith fires blast on 'hiding' data Lubbock Avalanche Journal  May, Kenneth  02/18/71
Smith says stock deal 'no mystery' Lubbock Avalanche Journal  May, Kenneth  02/17/71
Sadler claims governor pressured land officials Austin American Statesman    02/08/71
Sadler says Smith tried to pressure Dallas Morning News    02/08/71
Smith accused of land deals pressure San Antonio Express News    02/08/71
Third party in land deal big mystery Houston Post  Wiese, Art  02/07/71
Former governor honored at Texas Tech Texas Tech    02/07/71
Smith never on records as holder of NBL stock Fort Worth Star-Telegram    01/29/71
Smith certificates delivered in small packets San Antonio Express News    01/29/71
Effort to cover Smith indicated Dallas Morning News  Johnson, Tom  01/26/71
Governor calls on business Dallas Morning News    01/26/71
Smith's stock profit apparently delayed Dallas Morning News  Johnson, Tom  01/25/71
Smith commits a boo-boo: he skips presidential dinner Dallas Morning News  Presley, Merikaye  01/25/71
Smith ignores inquiring press Dallas Times Herald    01/25/71
Smith now recalls he, Shivers talked San Antonio Express News    01/23/71
Governor denies discussion with Shivers before bank bill veto Dallas Morning News  Johnson, Tom  01/22/71
Smith doubts furor hurts state regime Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  01/21/71
Smith sees no conflict in profitable stock deal Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  01/21/71
Smith: no conflict San Antonio Express News    01/21/71
Governor says partner did transacting Dallas Morning News  Geddie, John  01/20/71
Smith out of hospital, must rest Austin American Statesman    01/09/71
Hospital to release stricken Gov. Smith Austin American Statesman    01/08/71
Smith doing 'fine' Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  01/08/71
Festivities for Smith's second inauguration set Houston Chronicle  Brogan, Mary Rice  01/08/71
Smith resting comfortably Houston Post    01/08/71
Money going back Dallas Morning News    11/18/70
Some controversial contributions said 'secretarial error' San Antonio Light    11/18/70
$864.042 spent by Smith in race Austin American Statesman    11/17/70
Smith to give donations back San Antonio Light    11/17/70
Gov. Preston Smith he enjoys the job Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  11/11/70
Smith predicts Tower could topple in '72 Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  11/05/70
Governor jokes of running again Fort Worth Star-Telegram    11/05/70
Smith pondering 3rd, maybe 4th governor's term Houston Chronicle  Brogan, Mary Rice  11/05/70
Smith-Barnes team recommended Austin American Statesman    10/25/70
Smith's re-election in state's interest Fort Worth Star-Telegram    10/25/70
Gov. Smith's campaign: he's not rocking the boat Houston Chronicle  Collier, Bill  10/25/70
Protesters confront Governor in Corpus Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Martinets, Patrick  10/23/70
Local backers meet Governor Houston Chronicle  Pickering, David  10/23/70
Smith forces deny large fund outlay Dallas Morning News    10/22/70
Republican seeks probe of Brownsville meeting Houston Chronicle    10/21/70
Preston Smith San Antonio Light    10/21/70
Interest group support charged Houston Chronicle    10/20/70
Harris: money behind dismissal San Antonio Express News    10/20/70
Neat, scrubbed 'Young Texans' hail governor Corpus Christi Caller Times    10/18/70
Preston Smith Dallas Morning News    10/18/70
UH disruption called lession to faculties Houston Chronicle  Brogan, Mary Rice  10/16/70
Smith heckler hits suspension in Court move Houston Chronicle    10/16/70
Smith for governor Houston Chronicle    10/15/70
UH rowdyism helped governor Houston Post  Wiese, Art  10/15/70
'Free Lee Otis' chant beans to Smith's ears Corpus Christi Caller Times    10/14/70
Smith for Governor Corpus Christi Caller Times    10/14/70
Smith hits Eggers on oil allowance, needles Agnew San Antonio Express News    10/13/70
Houston incident may help Gov. Smith Dallas Morning News    10/11/70
Smith's UH hecklers called misfits, bigots Houston Chronicle    10/11/70
Second term for Gov. Smith in best interests of State San Antonio Express News    10/11/70
Brooks apologizes to Smith about UH Houston Post    10/09/70
Campus rowdies forcing rules that will be more effective San Antonio Express News    10/09/70
Shouters halt Smith UH talk Austin American Statesman    10/08/70
Antics of 'Hoodlums' irk Governor Austin American Statesman    10/08/70
Smith bitter at UH booing Austin American Statesman    10/08/70
Protester crackdown is hinted by Governor Houston Chronicle  Mcnutt, Gayle  10/08/70
Smith's ex-aide backs foe Houston Post    10/08/70
UH crowd shouts off governor Houston Post  Holcomb, Henry  10/08/70
'Everybody treated equally' San Antonio Express News    09/09/70
14 Mexican-Americans appreciate Smith's visit San Antonio Express News  Mccory, Jim  09/02/70
S.A.-like talks out: Smith San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  09/01/70
The Governor sets a trap Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  08/30/70
Governor is 'confronted' again Lubbock Avalanche Journal    08/29/70
Smith shaken by S.A. meeting San Antonio Express News  Mccory, Jim  08/28/70
Smith pledges regime with open-door policy Houston Chronicle  Mcnutt, Gayle  08/25/70
Smith eyes new sales tax money Houston Post  Wiese, Art  08/25/70
New taxes envisioned by Smith Austin American Statesman    08/22/70
Inflation is due to torpedo GOP, Gov. Smith says Houston Chronicle  Mcnutt, Gayle  08/18/70
Governor turns loss to prestige Houston Post    08/16/70
Smith urges U.S. population distribution policy Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  08/12/70
Smith proposes national population growth policy San Antonio Express News    08/12/70
Smith says he seeks Latin aide Dallas Morning News    08/11/70
Smith to consult 3 Latin groups on minority aide Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  08/11/70
Smith says he'll hold conferences over Aguirre case San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  08/11/70
Smith predicts Bentsen victory San Antonio Express News    08/11/70
Smith stands firm on unrest Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  08/10/70
Comply with campus rules, or stay away, Smith says Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  08/10/70
Smith: hear out student dissent, but keep order Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  08/10/70
Smith backs tougher stand against campus dissent San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  08/10/70
Governor says Texas fortunate student unrest has 'not gotten out of hand' Dallas Morning News    08/09/70
Smith, Erwin talk over UT situation Houston Post    08/08/70
Smith, Erwin discuss UT controversy San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  08/07/70
Friction probe at UT is virtually ruled out San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  08/06/70
Smith evades UT questions Austin American Statesman    08/04/70
Not any of his regents, Smith observes Dallas Morning News    08/04/70
Governor's son, daughter meet Prince, Princess Dallas Morning News  Harte, Elizabeth  07/23/70
Smith voices ire at results of Nixon plan Fort Worth Star-Telegram    06/30/70
Smith welcomes austerity call Fort Worth Star-Telegram    06/09/70
Governor denies pushing Wade on mental board Houston Chronicle    06/09/70
Gov. Smith returning for funeral Austin American Statesman    05/19/70
Smith promises controls San Antonio Express News    05/08/70
Erwin gets Governor's approval Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  05/06/70
Smith amends Erwin remark Corpus Christi Caller Times  Jones, Lee  05/06/70
Gov Smith happy, cautious, confident as vote time nears Houston Post  Jones, Lee  04/26/70
Smith asks battle to liberate Texas from its pollution Corpus Christi Caller Times    04/22/70
Noise fails to halt Smith speech Houston Post  Raeke, Carolyn  04/22/70
Change in command came smoothly Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  03/29/70
New state 'machinery' duplication Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Bain, Bob  03/29/70
Gov. Smith's aircraft exempt from regulation Dallas Morning News    03/28/70
Smith jests over threat Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  03/27/70
Island requested for recreation San Antonio Express News    03/27/70
State plane flies political missions Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  03/22/70
Texas top improver San Antonio Express News    03/13/70
Smith moves against Mafia Houston Chronicle    03/10/70
Governor upstaged by wife on 'day' Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Burton, Gerry  03/07/70
Smith reassures planning regions San Antonio Express News    03/04/70
Ralls will honor Governor's wife Lubbock Avalanche Journal    03/01/70
1st unopposed Democrat Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  02/28/70
Governor acted wisely Houston Post    02/27/70
Minority matter only minor irritant to Smith Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  02/22/70
Gov Smith denies pressure on Miskell Houston Post    01/22/70
Governor cites '70s challenge Austin American Statesman    01/13/70
Dinner at Seguin to honor Governor San Antonio Express News    01/11/70
Smith sees liberal gains San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  12/14/69
Gov. Smith does have a program to run on Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  12/08/69
Smith's hint of third term common political tactic Corpus Christi Caller Times    12/06/69
Gov. Smith still thinking about seeking third term Dallas Morning News  Freund, Carl  12/04/69
New tax not likely Smith claims at fete Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Hand, Martha  12/03/69
Smith sets new goals for Texas Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Byers, Bo  11/16/69
Smith seeks 'silent Texans' support Austin American Statesman    11/12/69
Smith has open line to his constituents Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  11/09/69
Smith requests state slum action Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  11/07/69
State-level building code suggested by Governor Dallas Morning News    11/07/69
Governor pushes state drive for decent Texas housing Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  11/07/69
Smith urges state insure 'decent housing for all' Houston Post  West, Felton  11/07/69
Smith doesn't expect Barnes to run Houston Chronicle    11/05/69
Preston and Ima Smith spend day to remember in Lubbock Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  11/01/69
Smith enthusiastically hailed by state teachers group Dallas Morning News  Wiessler, Judy  10/25/69
Gov. Smith proud of 9-month record Dallas Morning News    10/19/69
Smith well pleased with his programs Dallas Times Herald  Thompson, Kyle  10/19/69
Lawmaker of Paducah gets Smith's tribute Dallas Morning News    10/14/69
Governor praises Heatly San Antonio Express News    10/14/69
Gov. Smith retreats on teacher pay Dallas Morning News  Banks, Jimmy  10/11/69
Highway safety high goal to Smith San Antonio Express News    10/10/69
Smith favors cuts over new tax hike Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  10/09/69
Smith's remark upsets teachers Dallas Times Herald    10/09/69
Smith says no new taxes Austin American Statesman    10/08/69
Smith: big tax avoidable if teacher pay hike put off Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  10/08/69
Smith sees no tax raise in '71 Houston Post    10/08/69
Smith wants spending rein San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  10/08/69
What will become of Preston Smith? Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  10/05/69
Smith budget veto expected Dallas Morning News  Banks, Jimmy  09/20/69
opening of courts might be delayed Dallas Morning News    09/20/69
Smith hits 'big city' legislators Austin American Statesman    09/06/69
Governor takes slap at 'petty quarreling' Dallas Morning News  Banks, Jimmy  08/28/69
Gov. Smith optimistic in defeat Dallas Morning News    08/07/69
Annual session issue will get only 'no' on Governor's ballot Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  08/05/69
Smith to let vote decide Dallas Morning News  Banks, Jimmy  08/05/69
Smith wants look at tax structure Austin American Statesman    07/30/69
Gov. Smith's tax plan Houston Chronicle    07/30/69
Lawmakers offer few suggestions San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  07/29/69
Special session gets governor's budget proposal Dallas Times Herald  Sromberger, Ernest  07/28/69
Governor is tpo Canadian panner San Antonio Express News    07/20/69
Gov. Smith to ask tax suggestions Dallas Morning News    07/10/69
Governor defends action in legalities Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  07/04/69
Smith already has eye on third term San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  07/04/69
Mailbag: Gov. Smith and Dallas Dallas Morning News  West, Dick  06/29/69
Smith urges support of water amendment Dallas Morning News  Crosby, Kay  06/28/69
Undecided on source for money Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  06/26/69
Smith says new courts high on priority list Houston Chronicle  Lawes, Barry  06/25/69
Smith retains his 'just folks' approach Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  06/25/69
Smith says public has 2 choices Austin American Statesman    06/22/69
Smith offers bait for session goal Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  06/22/69
Governor seems confident over 2 - year measure Dallas Morning News  Golz, Earl  06/22/69
Governor denies charges Dallas Times Herald    06/22/69
Political fallout Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  06/22/69
Smith puts down Barnes feud as concoction of newspapers Fort Worth Star-Telegram    06/22/69
Governor to limit special session to his 2 - year appropriations bill Houston Post  Bonavita, Fred  06/22/69
Smith 'wins' battle San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  06/22/69
Smith vows budget fight San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  06/22/69
Governor to recall session Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  06/21/69
Smith vetoes 1 Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  06/21/69
Smithe uses veto power well Lubbock Avalanche Journal    06/21/69
Special session planned San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  06/21/69
Smith stand on outlay kept secret Fort Worth Star-Telegram    06/20/69
Smith to reveal fate of one - year spending bill tonight Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  06/20/69
Smith ends suspense Friday Houston Post  Bonavita, Fred  06/18/69
Governor to reveal budget plan Friday San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  06/18/69
The suspense mounts Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  06/17/69
Smith needs to explain money bill move Corpus Christi Caller Times  Jones, Garth  06/15/69
Smith will go on TV Friday to answer major questions Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  06/15/69
He still hedges on veto Austin American Statesman  Kuempel, George  06/14/69
Governor compliments legislature to degree Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  06/12/69
Smith asks Texas stations for June 20 telecast time Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  06/12/69
Pre - election vote on tax hike vowed Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  06/11/69
Smith implies he will veto one - year legislative budget Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  06/06/69
Smith warns of oil tax reform losses Dallas Morning News    06/04/69
Governor chides city leadership Dallas Times Herald  Calhoun, Ron  06/01/69
Governor keeps secrets from the wrong people Dallas Morning News    05/31/69
Smith denies Dallas threats Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  05/22/69
Governor Smith visits manor schools Austin American Statesman    05/21/69
Another Smith Corpus Christi Caller Times    05/18/69
Smilin' Smith wins state nod Austin American Statesman    05/13/69
Jump - frog picked by governor Austin American Statesman    05/12/69
Some like slums, says Gov Smith Austin American Statesman  Carpenter, Leslie  05/09/69
Solons call for raise for Heatley's brother Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Heard, Robert  05/03/69
Smith says relatives on payroll Dallas Morning News    05/02/69
Governor's office budget soaring Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  03/23/69
Preston Smith finds smooth sailing Lubbock Avalanche Journal  May, Kenneth  03/21/69
'He is, to the contrary, a most uncommon man' Houston Post  Gardner, William  03/16/69
Smith says young people 'concerned' Dallas Morning News    03/12/69
Governor 'feeling fine' about session so far Corpus Christi Caller Times  Jones, Garth  03/09/69
Governor celebrates first of his two 57th birthdays San Antonio Express News    03/08/69
Gov. Smith wants Parks - G&F split Houston Post    03/05/69
Smith urges changes in state aid system Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Griffin, Oscar  02/27/69
Threat of Smith veto cited on school bill Dallas Morning News    02/25/69
All's forgiven, says Smith Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  02/12/69
Governor's staff revision plan explained Dallas Morning News    02/09/69
Smith to stand firm on aides Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Castlebury, Glen  02/09/69
Smith delineates 'three R's' of government for state heads Houston Chronicle    02/05/69
Legislators getting break from Smith Lubbock Avalanche Journal    02/03/69
'Governor Smith's first press conference' Austin American Statesman    01/26/69
Polka dot ties score hit with Texas Governor Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  01/26/69
Legislators happy with Smith policy Dallas Morning News  Davis, Stewart  01/26/69
Smith alters image San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  01/26/69
Senators praise Smith proposals Dallas Morning News  Banks, Jimmy  01/24/69
Tone of Smith speech impresses legislators Dallas Morning News    01/24/69
Education suggestions top Governor's list Dallas Morning News    01/24/69
Smith puts stress on vocational Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  01/24/69
Legislators cheer Governor's ideas Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  01/24/69
Gov. Smith says lower voting age Dallas Times Herald  Stromberger, Ernest  01/23/69
Gov. Smith receives welcome as new chief of militia Dallas Morning News  Davis, Stewart  01/22/69
Mob of well - wishers traps Gov. Smith Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  01/22/69
Governor faithful to childhood goal Fort Worth Star-Telegram    01/22/69
Smith's big day - and he loved it Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  01/22/69
Gov. Smith gets his 'people' inauguration Houston Chronicle    01/22/69
Smith calls for justice Houston Chronicle  Ford, Jon  01/22/69
Affirms his faith in Texas citizens Houston Post  Gardner, William  01/22/69
American dream becomes reality for Preston Smith Lubbock Avalanche Journal  May, Kenneth  01/19/69
Presentiong: the Smith family of Texas Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Mcvay, Freda  01/19/69
Preston Smith San Antonio Express News    01/19/69
Cynthia picks up phone - it's Gov. - Elect Smith! Houston Chronicle    01/16/69
Smith asks aid for inaugural attendance Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  01/11/69
Smith backs plan for Texas schools Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  01/10/69
Largest inaugural planned in Texas Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  01/04/69
Smith: 'have faith in the future' Houston Chronicle    01/04/69
Spendthrift charge deflated by Smith Austin American Statesman  Castlebury, Glen  01/01/69
Added funds expected for Smith's office Houston Chronicle  Beveridge, Reid  01/01/69
Connally overdraft reported Austin American Statesman    12/31/68
Smith assembles competent staff Houston Post  Gardner, William  12/22/68
'Super active 70s' seen for Texans Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Laine, Tanner  12/19/68
Six major Austin groups aid in inaugural plans Austin American Statesman    12/14/68
Smith sets 'Western' inaugural Dallas Morning News  Moss, Marquita  12/08/68
'Difficult battles' due, Smith says Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Wright, Karen  12/05/68
Texas Senate has 'Hanging' San Antonio Express News    12/04/68
Smith moving easily San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  12/01/68
Governor's office study started Houston Post  Gardner, William  11/17/68
Smith tells view of federal aid Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gray, Walter  11/14/68
Office reorganization is being studied, Smith says San Antonio Express News    11/13/68
Smith will give education priority Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  11/07/68
Smith claims victory, calls for unity San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  11/06/68
Mrs. Preston Smith knows the movies inside - out Dallas Morning News  Crosby, Kay  10/10/68
Smith praises governor in Mexico Fort Worth Star-Telegram    10/10/68
Smith stresses need for water Dallas Times Herald    09/25/68
A challenge from Smith Austin American Statesman    09/18/68
Transportation gap Dallas Morning News    08/22/68
Smith calls for uniform enforcement San Antonio Express News    08/16/68
Preston Ernest Smith Abilene Reporter-News    08/07/68
Smith's speech impresses state democrats Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  06/16/68
A study in contrast Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  06/05/68
Smith puts up his filing fee Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  12/19/67
Preston Smith ignores old belief Houston Post  Gardner, William  10/08/67
Filling in no burden, Smith says Dallas Morning News    08/19/67
Smith indicates strongly he will run for governor in '68 San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  08/08/67
Smith making bid for bigger game? Houston Post    08/06/67
Preston Smith holding key Austin American Statesman  Hall, Jerry  07/27/67
Smith reigns as governor Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  07/23/67
Safari great for Smith, too Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kinch, Sam  07/16/67
Surveys hold key to Smith's plan San Antonio Express News  Ford, Jon  07/11/67
Preston Smith ponders future Houston Post  Gardner, William  06/18/67
Mrs. Preston Smith: one of Texas' fashionable assets Austin American Statesman    04/16/67
Lt. Gov. Smith puzzle to political observers Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  04/09/67
Lt. Governor feted on birthday San Antonio Express News    03/09/67
The independence of Mr. Smith Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  01/18/67
Chiefs draw no cheers Fort Worth Star-Telegram    01/18/67
Need for leadership stressed by Smith Houston Chronicle    11/15/66
Lt. Governoir sees no trouble from 'liberal' senate Austin American Statesman  Hall, Jerry  06/17/66
Smith sees return to city hubs Dallas Morning News    01/20/66
Smith says he'll bare 1966 plans Dallas Morning News    09/15/65
Lt. Governor Smith raps high court reversals Dallas Morning News    08/28/65
Preston Smith sees possible Carr crash Houston Chronicle    07/21/65
Smith's aim: the mansion, in due time Dallas Morning News    02/11/65
Nobody talks about hard timers to Lt. Governor Smith - he knows Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  01/31/65
Smith shows off his office Austin American Statesman  Hearne, David  01/25/65
Governor's ceremony 'austere' Austin American Statesman    01/25/65
Open house tomorrow by Smiths Austin American Statesman    01/21/65
Legislators consent to week's delay of Gov Connally's inauguration Houston Post  Gardner, William  12/04/64
State inauguration set Jan. 26 - one week later than usual Dallas Morning News  Morehead, Richard M.  11/24/64
Inauguration date to be set shortly Dallas Morning News    11/19/64
Connally inaugural delay favored Houston Chronicle  Byers, Bo  11/19/64
Smith says state to control water Dallas Morning News    10/30/64
Lieutenant Governor says tax hike needed Dallas Morning News    10/16/64
Preston Smith outlines rules for justice Houston Chronicle    09/30/64
Smith views education as tax hike key Dallas Morning News    04/18/64
Preston Smith: he keeps all his promises Lubbock Avalanche Journal    03/27/64
Preston Smith to speak in Etex Dallas Morning News    02/15/64
State official worries about 'the other 90%' Dallas Morning News    02/02/64
Meet the Smiths Austin American Statesman    01/23/63
Thousands visit for event Austin American Statesman  Jones, Garth  01/15/63
Legislators certify vote: all ready for inauguration Dallas Morning News  Duncan, Dawson  01/15/63
Inauguration will usher in new era in Texas politics Dallas Morning News  Duncan, Dawson  01/13/63
Come-all Connally inaugural has roles for Dallas women Dallas Morning News  Draper, Ann  01/13/63
No invitation? Y'all come anyway Dallas Morning News    01/05/63
Inagural plans rule out tickets Dallas Morning News  Duncan, Dawson  12/02/62
Sen. Smith to run for number 2 spot Dallas Morning News    10/18/61
Sen. Smith takes governor's chair Dallas Morning News    08/05/61
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