Milam County urged to approve pay raises and courthouse updates
Herald editorials call for a 5 percent pay rise for county officials and employees and interior courthouse improvements within budget without a tax increase. Despite past jail focus, Milam plans now estimate 40000 for interior work and cite a prior 400000 proposal with jail needs still debated.
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Labor backs nationalization strike remedy debate unfolds
The AFL CIO pushes for federal takeover of non essential industries to curb crisis strikes while unions oppose public power for utilities and shipping. Meany cites public protection but unions fear government control and wage political reprisals for public worker laws. The New York Times reports.
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Texas Enrolment Rise Prompts Budget and Staffing Talks
In Austin and across Texas enrollment climbs to about 2.598 million students with a 42.0 rise from last year. TEA projects $1.3503 billion for public education in 1987 68, a 4 percent jump, and mentions a teacher shortage with about 5,000 aides expected statewide. Local options tax votes loom in several cities including Austin, Elgin, El Paso, and Taylor, with key election dates this month. Governor Connally weighs a fourth term as diverse gubernatorial candidates consider 1968 bids. Cotton plow up extended to September 10 in Hidalgo Starr Willacy Cameron counties to eradicate bollworm quarters. Major laws, including Medicaid expansion, take effect.
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Leadership Training Workshop For Future Officers Set
Larry Burleson directs a leadership training workshop at Rockdale Elementary School cafe on September 7 and 14 at 7 30 p.m. The program includes Using Parliamentary Procedure and Training Officers with Miss Claudia Williams C B Clifton J M Moorman and C B Harden. Sponsors are Rockdale State Bank Milam County Home Demonstration Clubs and Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.
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Registration Set For MHB Night Classes
Belton Mary Hardin Baylor College will hold fall night classes Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Heard Administration Building. Registrar Mrs Ara Lee Normand says the Continuing Education Center offers courses in various fields for area residents to pursue further education.
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Keeping Up With Selective Service
Q and A cover classifications and deferments under the draft law. A sole surviving son may qualify for Class IV-A by death in service. Transfers for examinations or induction are allowed at the nearest draft board. Father custody issues affect HLA deferment and 11-A hardship options. Congress extended the draft law to July 1, 1971.
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Bus Drivers Attend Institute at Blinn College Brenham
Districts were represented at the Area Bus Drivers Institute at Blinn College Brenham along with over 900 transportation personnel from 29 districts and Blinn College. R M Cummins TEA chief consultant outlined the State Transportation Program and commended attendees. LeRoy H Grebe Austin County superintendent spoke on driver relations with pupils parents and staff. Discussions covered first aid traffic safety and bus maintenance.
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Careers in Agriculture Opens Paths for Youth
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman urges youth to pursue exciting, service oriented, profit making careers in agriculture. He notes more than 5 percent of distinct occupations exist within eight major agricultural fields including farming.
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Old philosopher fumes at city dome air purge idea
Letter to the editor critiques a proposed plan to enclose cities in giant domes to control climate and curb air pollution. The writer mocks the concept, notes practical issues, and argues the dome would trap city pollution while depriving rural areas of air.
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