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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1974
Page
1
The piece analyzes the 1974 wage increase from 1.60 to 2.30 and its broad effects. It notes that seven million more workers gain coverage while stressing that wages must be supported by production and profitability. It warns domestics and unskilled workers face hardship and potential automation as a response.
The Rochelle Future Homemakers of America sponsor a hike bike for the retarded starting at 9 a.m. at the Rochelle School with a kick-off breakfast. Riders go to Brady, halt at the Heart of Texas Motel, then return to fund the Austin Association for Retarded Children. Mrs. Jan Long leads the FHA.
Elizabeth Phillips 60 of Lohn died at 5 p m Wednesday at Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital. Services set for 2 p m Friday in Wilkerson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Henry McBroom officiating. Born September 9 1913 she married G D Phillips in 1945 and was a longtime McCulloch County Church of Christ member. Survivors include husband two sons sister and five brothers and three grandchildren. Revival announced by Rev William Covey at Calvary Temple Pentecost Church beginning Thursday through Sunday night.
Brady City Council tabled the ambulance service subsidy for further study and to seek an equitable solution with McCulloch County officials. A committee was formed to meet the county judge and coordinate joint use of the new law enforcement building. City finances show 1973 sales tax receipts totaling 94 528 with quarterly amounts listed. The council also approved lake facility lease to Sam Hammack and other routine actions as it pursues SH 27 routing.
McCulloch County honors George E. Engdahl as its distinguished service award winner for 1973 at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Judge Roger George praised Engdahl’s decades of work preserving local history including markers at Soldier's Water Hole and East Sweden. Reagan Brown, visiting from Gov. Briscoe’s office, delivered the keynote while new Chamber officers were introduced.
Members of the Lohn Baptist Church plan a Sunday dedication program at 3 30 p m for the remodeled church. A sandwich supper will follow the service and the public is invited to attend.
Voters in Brady and McCulloch County face Democratic primaries with several contested posts in city council and school trustee races. Key contests include Alderman Place 2 between Billy Jack Neal and Norman West and Brady High School Choral Room voting for Brady ISD Trustee Position 1 with Jesse McAnally.
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