Special Session Vital for Educational Finance in Texas
The 63rd Legislature adjourned May 28 after 120 days with many bills passed but education finance neglected. The Rodriguez decision affirmed education as a state responsibility, yet no action was taken. Brownfield asks citizens to urge Gov Briscoe, Sen Blanchard, and Rep Short to call a special session to craft school funding reform now.
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Texas
Educational Finance
Supreme Court
Rodriguez
Dolph Briscoe
Doc Blanchard
E. L. Short
Briscoe predicts no special session and bill changes noted
Governor Briscoe predicts no special session. Senate Bill 817 would require butane dealers to store 18 thousand gallons, a provision amended out in the House. The agriculture committee cites Animal Health Commission issues and supports expanding the six seat board to nine, with new roles in marketing and cattle feeding.
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Animal Health Commission
Blood quality study and legislative actions in Texas 1973
The article notes a concurrent resolution to study blood quality for leukemia patients, with transfusion safety concerns across centers. It lists Texas legislative moves, including a $9.7 billion two year state expense, party funding controversy, and bills on mineral interest receivers, consumer drug labeling, and school district abolition.
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Texas
Wadley
Dallas
Lynn County
Terry County
State of
Pen in Hand and Oil the Wheel News Digest
Local readers urged to support a special legislative session in Austin to address Texas educational finance. A National Governors Conference resolution praised the Texas Rangers for 150 years of law enforcement, introduced by Governor Briscoe. Milk prices expected to rise July 1 due to production costs. Father’s Day observed with appreciation for fathers. Anderson Clayton & Co. withdraws from U S cotton merchandising, delaying impact until fall. Terry County Cotton Boosters contest deadline June 18. former titleholder Sandra Bielss now Mrs Mike Richardson.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Rangers
National Governors’ Conference
Lake Tahoe
Nev
Dolph Briscoe
North America
Terry County
Terry County Cotton Boosters
King Cotton
Sandra Bielss
Mike Richardson
Remembering Dad Fathers on Father’s Day 1973
A reflective piece on the biblical role of fathers as heads providers and spiritual examples. It honors fathers with a Daisy Pratt Craven poem and a personal note from a son, illustrating the love and appreciation children hold for their dads.
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Daisy Pratt Craven
Daddy
God
Jesus
Bucks For Brownfield Bucks For Brownfield
A Brownfield Chamber urges bringing a new manufacturing plant to diversify beyond oil and agriculture. The plan promises 150 local jobs, increased income, retail growth, tax gains, and population rise. Interviews for the 150 positions begin Tuesday at Brownfield High School. attendance is essential to seize the opportunity.
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Brownfield
Brownfield High School
Bowling associations thank Brownfield News for coverage
The Terry County Women s Men s and Junior Bowling Associations express gratitude to the Brownfield News for excellent publicity of bowling. They note bowling meets both fitness and activity goals for youth and adults and welcome coverage as the sport gains Presidential Sports Award recognition.
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President’s Council On Physical Fitness
Terry County Women’s Bowling Association
Terry County Men’s Bowling Association
Terry County Junior Bowling Association
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Memphis, Tenn
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By Douglass Rohre
Bucks
By Gordon Hoopman
Brownfield Chamber OF Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
O’donnell
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