Class of '76 urged to shape America from Burnet County
An editorial on Burnet County graduates urges young adults to return to rural roots and influence national direction. It contrasts small town values with urban corruption and calls for civic engagement amid rising inflation and crime. The piece notes absentee voting deadlines for the Democratic runoff and lists Burnet County election races and candidate pairs with clerk’s office hours and Memorial Day closure.
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Burnet County
Washington
America
Burnet
Millie Williams
Court of Criminal Appeals
Jon Newton
Jerry Sadler
Carl Dally
W. T.phillips
Wallace Riddell
Cecil Rhoades, Jr
Lake Victor twister leaves roof blown off home
Twister activity from northwest to southeast damaged several Lake Victor properties near Bertram and Oatmeal. The Rodney Amidon home lost its roof and porch, sheds and a camper were blown away while residents sought shelter in a newly built storm cellar. No injuries reported.
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Dorothy Amidon
Amidons
Mrs. Amidon
Randy
Donna
Kenneth
Joy
Kenneth Amidons
Lake Victor
Carlos Noah
Harold Minton
Rickey Field
S. P Hubbard
Allan Fry
Wanda Minton
Mintons
Minton
Lorease Noah
Bertram
W. C
Carl’’ Morris
Bob Mosely
Wanda June Humphreys
Charlie Smith
LCRA
Burnet
Oatmeal
Burnet County Eyes Industrial Growth and Civic Spirit
U S Rep W R Poage told about 200 residents that Burnet County has the potential to attract more industry thanks to its scenery climate and surroundings. He noted the cedar post wool and mohair sectors are strong but urged broader industrial development while urging wage incentives tied to contribution. Poage warned inflation and called for cutbacks like food stamps, stressing earned value over need. Foundation leaders Howard Benton and T L Fancher emphasized the city county partnership and regional impact.
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U.S
W.R. Poage
Burnet County
Poage
Burnet
Texas
United States
District explores tax groups and new season ticket policy
The Texas Association of Community Schools and two lobby groups seek a $200 yearly fee to aid the district tax position. The Austin School Board will not join now and will review next year. Board member Joe Dockery supports staying with the Texas Association of School Boards. A new football ticket policy will offer season coupon books for reserve seats next fall and leftover tickets will be sold at game time. The kindergarten program will continue next year with qualified students.
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Texas Association of Community Schools
Jerry Edwards
Austin
Texas Association of School Boards
Joe Dock
Pest control bids tabled as termites found at high school
The board heard four bids for pest control in school buildings but postponed action to the June 8 meeting. Murchison cited termites in the high school cafeteria walls. They approved a lawn mower purchase and dishwasher and refrigerator repairs, then entered executive session on personnel matters with no action expected until June 8.
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Murchison
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Howard Benton
Barnet
T.L. Fancher
Foundation
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George W. Puckett
Assoc
Joan A. Puckett
Marty Primeau
Darrell Debo Bertram
Marvin Dodd
Eddie Fisher
Phyllis Daderio
Texas Press
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