27 Oct 1972
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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1972
Page
1
The Regular Session of the 62nd Legislature ballots 14 constitutional amendments with seven printed today and seven on Nov 3. Amendment 1 would raise annual legislative pay to 8400 while keeping mileage and per diem unchanged, a shift from the 4800 rate set in 1960. Proponents argue higher pay fits lengthy sessions and complex governance.
The Texas Department of Public Safety re launches a Black Recruiting Program led by Adelph Thomas. He promotes equal opportunity hiring mainly for Highway Patrol roles with a starting salary of 743 dollars monthly and fringe benefits. Candidates must be 21 to 36, 5 feet 8 inches, have good driving and character references, pass a physical exam, and hold at least 30 college hours with 15 waivable. Contact Thomas in San Antonio for details.
Sam McCollum III donated about 6 195 volumes valued around 50 000 to Tom Green County for use by West Texas lawyers. The Newman McCollum Law Library will be housed in the San Angelo courthouse with a planned fulltime librarian and perpetual maintenance to ensure access to state and federal case law.
Valente Adams a 56 year old San Diego Texas man was injured when a Mission Petroleum Carriers tank trailer jackknifed on Highway 87 West ten miles west of Brady. He was treated at Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital for a fractured right shoulder forehead lacerations and facial bruises. No fire or explosion occurred and no other injuries were reported.
McCulloch County reports 119 absentee ballots cast by Wednesday with 4 280 voters eligible and mail requests rising. County Clerk Beekie Lohn notes steady voting at the clerk office as registration reaches a record high amid heated U S Senate and presidential campaigns.
The First United Methodist Church of Brady announces a Lay Witness Mission for November 3 to 5 with coordinator Wendell Stewart of Midland. Witnesses share lay experiences, small group sessions, and junior and youth programs, with no sermons and a focus on involvement and rededication.
Daylight Saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. You may set clocks back one hour before bed or upon waking. The note warns about TV schedules and the Cowboys game moving to Monday night, urging folks to adjust to Central Standard Time.
The Mason County Halloween Carnival, hosted by the Mason County Historical Society, will be held Saturday Oct 28 with booths opening at 5 30 p m on the Historical Building grounds. Co chairs are Mrs Sara Watkins and Marvin Lange. A womanless wedding by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority closes the night at 8 30 p m at the baseball field.
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