Hobby touts zero base budgeting for Texas state budget
Lt Governor Bill Hobby, chair of the Legislative Budget Board, promotes zero base budgeting requiring agencies to justify all spending and set program priorities. He cites Georgia’s $55 million savings and says Texas must apply modern budgeting to meet rising service costs while maintaining a no tax increase stance. The Clifton Record notes his optimism for Bosque County taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hobby
Legislative Budget Board
Hobby
Georgia
Lt.Gov
Texas
Clifton Record
Bosque County
Bill Jordan
Senior Citizens meet at City Hall election day notes
Friday's senior citizen gathering at City Hall referenced election results to appear in a local column. The piece highlights a Norse Festival preview, comments from U.S. Senator Brock and Texas officials on education growth, beef price controls, and a 1916 rabbit meat anecdote from Commissioner White.
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City Hall
Emma_ Jare Henkelmann
Clifton Record
Harovid Schulze
Clifton
Commissioner White
Mavis
Driskill Hotel
Austin
Austin American
Indians Raid Strikes Norwegian Settlers in Bosque County
Buck Barry recounts 1854 Norwegians along Gary's Creek facing an Indian raid. Ole Canuteson travels to Dallas for helpers, while his wife hides nearby. The raid targets livestock and a sack of $960 in silver. their twelve year old son disappears amid the turmoil, as a scare spreads through the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Barry
Bosque County
Gary's Creek
Ole Canuteson
Dallas County
Brazos
Colonel Frazier
Kimball
Canuteson
Native raid narrative through Gary Creek and Paluxie chase
The account describes a raid by Wacos and Comanches on settlers including Norwegians and Canutesens. Indians seize blankets and appear in a doorway mistaken for Mrs Canuteson. The party pursues along Gary Creek to Neills and Piersons before turning back at Paluxie, amid ongoing danger.
August Garden Tips by Mrs Frank Bishop
Seasonal gardening advice for August emphasizes moisture management mulch use and continued fertilizing. Suggestions include double potting, trimming dead flowers on crepe myrtles and mums, dividing irises and daylilies in late summer, and watching for pests and diseases with iron and sulfur treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bishop
Ettori
Dusit
Texas Fashions At Tarleton 4-H Dress Revue
District eight 4-H Dress Revue at Tarleton State University featured Texas fashions around the world. Kirsti Knudson wore a seer sucker wide legged pants suit with a high waist and flared legs. Sharon Hardin wore a colorfully styled short set and placed in red ribbon group. Attendees from Rosane County included Mrs. Knudson Cindy Wimberly Mrs. John Hardin Mrs. Crawford Rice and Delmelia Dunn.
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Delmelia Dunn
Texas
Tarleton State University
Kirsti Knudson
Miss Knudson
Gene Knudson
Craifills Gap
Sharon Hardin
John Hardin
Meridian
Miss Hardin
Rosane County
Cindy Wimberly
Crawford Rice
Demelia Dunn
Appliance Service Contracts Discussed By Specialist
Specialist Lillian Cochran of Texas A&M explains that service contracts for appliances offer repair coverage for a set fee, reducing concern over repair bills while transferring lemons. She warns to check coverage, limitations, transferability, deadlines, and whether parts or labor are included before signing.
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Lillian Cochran
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Miss Cochran
Missochran
Infant Feeding Problems Topic
Frances Reasonover of Texas A&M says infant feeding problems often stem from parental misunderstanding. She notes babies sense adults attitudes toward food and that introducing new foods positively helps. Appetite varies daily, but steady weight gain and health indicate adequate intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Reasonover
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Apathetic Public Arousing Watergate Concerns
A letter urges citizens to reject apathy toward the Watergate investigation. Wayne Menking appeals to read the facts form opinions and address elected officials, stressing constitutional rights including free speech and executive privilege bounds, and urges active involvement to protect freedoms.
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United States
Senior Citizens Corner Friday Meeting Recaps Elections and Birthdays
The Senior Citizens Corner reports 74 attendees and welcomes guests from Christovade Alma Lee Stadia and Clifton. Birthday honorees include Myrtle Hord Ida Fosset Mrs W R New Nora Rogstad among others. Leota Ragsdale was re elected secretary treasurer. committee members include Glen Gustofson Emma Jane Henkelmann and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelman Erickson and Son
Ennis Erickson
Christovade
Alma Lee Stadia
Louis Lange
Elder
Clifton
Glen Huedke
Myrtle Hord
Ida Fosset
W. R. New
Nora Ro
Martha Lyons
Alma Lee Stache
Food Supply Uncertain As Prices Expected To Rise
Mrs. Gwendolyn Clyatt notes the overall food situation remains uncertain under Phase IV controls. Texas A&M Extension Service experts warn demand exceeds supply across fruits, vegetables, and meat with higher prices likely. Consumers advised to buy locally, choose wisely, and consider alternatives like dry beans and peanut butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Clyatt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Texas pistol laws and restrictions across borders
The text outlines that Texas law has no extraterritorial reach beyond state lines and that honorary constables may not carry pistols unless they meet a salary requirement. It lists prohibited weapons under Article 483 of the Texas Penal Code, including daggers, switchblades, and blades over one inch. Additional notes touch on food safety and the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act of 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Frances Reasonover
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
U. S. Department of Labor
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Rick Timmons
American Automobile Association
Mr. Timmons
Timmons
Chifton
Lone Star State
U.S
William Brock
R.-Tenn
Congress
J. ©. Peavy
Texas Commissioner of Health
Peavy
Texas Education Agency
U. S
John
Sen. Tower
Amarillo
Sen. ‘Tower
Texas Agriculture
John C. White
Europe
Fred W. Davis
The
Dairymen‘s Digest
Dad
Biniue
Rebecca D. Radde
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
Ole Canutesen
Canutesen
Paluxie
Glen Rose
Tarleton
Wayne Menking
Clifton Lutheran
Sunset Home
Senior Citizens
BY Emma Jane Henkelmann
John C. Baxter Sherif
Dorthy Taylor
Jordan Publications, Inc
West
Fifth Street
William T. Jordan
Danny R. Ivey
Beverly F. Jordan
John E. Finstad
James W. Smith
Alfred E. Olson
Coryell, Hill
M-Lennon
Erath
Johnson
Somerville
Hamilton Counties
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