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Newspaper
Burnet County Bulletin
Location
Burnet, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1976
Page
2
City leaders clash over rising burglaries as merchants urge stronger protection. A fourth officer is being sought while residents note growth and limited manpower. James Warwick urges better security with bars, boards, alarms, and solid locks to deter break ins.
Letter from Gene Stratton to publisher Joan Puckett of the Burnet County Bulletin questions publishing Criminal File Docket in Public Records. He defends free press but warns of harm to those presumed innocent and errors in May 10 corrections.
City council votes to relocate to property on Highway 281 and Avenue H. Chamber of Commerce to use current building funds after sale to upgrade the depot. Fire insurance rate cut to 37 cents credited to proactive local volunteers. State Board addresses northside numbering issues. city coordinates with post office for new addresses. Zoning changes Hi Ridge Trails to commercial. sale of 250 by 250 foot lot sought by Mike O Connor. Street between Highway 281 and Second Street proposed for closure.
Governor Dolph Briscoe designates May 16 through 22, 1976 as Texas Volunteer Week in coordination with National Volunteer Week. Texans are urged to serve their communities by giving time and talent to needy individuals or projects, enhancing civic life and personal skills.
John B Napier of Burnet, a World War II veteran and U. S. citizen, claims a physician refused him treatment due to Social Security and a pension. He urges action and public attention to ethics and bias in medical care. Potential implication of preferential access based on status prompts calls for accountability.
Dorothy Crockett Republican Party chair expresses sincere appreciation to Wayne Barton for valuable assistance during the past Primary Election. The note lauds office cooperation as a true demonstration of democracy in Burnet County.
President Ford calls for better understanding of mental illness and more community based facilities. He cites the National Association for Mental Health and its chapters leading a citizens campaign for improved treatment and a positive climate for mental health nationwide during May National Mental Health Month.
President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to support the Mental Health Association and highlighted May as Mental Health Month. A Burnet County drive is organized by Mrs. John Kroeger of Burnet and Bill Cottrell of Bertram, with the National Association for Mental Health leading nationwide efforts.
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