Zero-based budgeting urged for Texas state budgets
Clifton Record cites Lt Governor Hobby proposal for zero-based budgeting requiring full justification of all expenditures. It recalls Gov Briscoe's call for sound tax dollar management and economy over new taxes. The Texas Association of Taxpayers highlights rising per capita taxes and pay-as-you-go provisions to protect revenue.
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Clifton Record
William Hobby
Dolph Briscoe
Gov. Briscoe
Texas Association of ‘Taxpayers
Texas
Texas Association of Taxpayers
Bosque County
Local readers urged to share life events with Clifton Record
The Clifton Record expresses appreciation for reader news covering births marriages anniversaries and club updates. It highlights the paper’s focus on hard news from City Council School Trustees and county officials while inviting submissions about personal milestones and community events. The piece also cites Congressman Poage urging solar and geothermal energy, and stresses better local law enforcement to curb national violence.
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Clifton Record
Clifton Independent School District
Bosque County
Lawmakers urge tougher crime laws and youth programs
U S Senator John Tower and Senator Lloyd Bentsen urge stronger crime measures and reforms to curb juvenile crime. They cite Texas barbiturate abuse, rising youth offenses, and failures of rehabilitation, calling for intensive probation and local enforcement support. A final note cites a dairy digest quip about Mothers crying at weddings.
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Tower
Senate
Texas
California
Senator Tower
Bentsen
Senator Bentsen
Through Bosque County Trails and Indian Band Movements
A reader ponders the location of a cave used by Ches sur group Indians moving toward the Middle Bosque from a Scratch field area, speculating counties and a southern Hurst Springs site. Col Barry notes a large 1854 Bosque visit, later roamed in small bands, and details his land dealings near Brazos, Waco, and Meridian with travel to Bosque forks.
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Chessur
Bosque
Scratchfield
McLennan County
Coryell County
Hurst Springs
Col. Barry
Bosque County
Barry
Brazos
Waco
Forks of the
North Bosque
Meridian
Early settler移ates long trek with families and cattle
In 1856 a settler arranged to move a house for a horse and 15 dollars, then moved cattle from Brazos land to Corsicana to bring family north. They left with 100 horses November 25, followed by hogs and corn in December, losing 14 cattle crossing the Brazos. Indians later became cautious neighbors amid frontier conflicts. The article also notes the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 overseen by the Labor Department.
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Robertson
Brazos
Corsicana
Robert Gregory
John Gregory
William
Mary
Newbold
Hilliard
Kossuth
White Rock Creek
Hillsboro
Meridian
East Bosque
Pond Safety Stressed By SCS District Conservationist
Charles Reeves of the U S Soil Conservation Service urges pond safety as Texas farm ponds multiplied to 350 000 nationwide with 1585 in the Meridian area. He notes hazards for children and outlines precautions on construction, signs, swimming rules, and storm/ spillway warnings. Call Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District for help.
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Charles Reeves
U.S D.A
Mr. Reeves
Reeves
Bosque Soil and Water
Refrigerator moisture costs cash in summer
Bosque County Extension Agent Delmilea Dunn explains moisture harms refrigerators in hot months. Frost free and defrosting models work harder to remove humidity, with ice buildup hindering cooling. Tips include covering moist foods, pre-cooling items, drying produce, wiping spills, checking the door gasket, and minimizing open door time to reduce energy use.
Stretch and stretch again to stretch meat dollars this week
Texas A and M extension specialist Gwen dolyne Clyatt advises stretching meat purchases with fillers and recipes. She notes pork remains tight and pricey while ground beef can be extended with bread oats and vegetables. She adds alternative proteins and varied fruits and vegetables to maintain nutrition amid higher prices.
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Gwendolyne Clyatt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Boston
Clyatt Sail
TAM Wintergreen Hardinggrass Pasture Forage Details
TAM Wintergreen hardinggrass is a cool season perennial pasture and hay forage with good drought resistance. Seedling growth is slower than annuals but establishes quickly in fall. yields after year one match oats in good seasons and exceed oats in drought. Plant in September to October at 3 lb acre, drill on flat firm seedbed, cover ½ inch, spray kill weeds first. It tolerates low temps better than many forages, with mature plants withstanding 5 F. Responds to fertilizer like small grains.
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Drouth
Home sewing room growth cited by industry expert
Becky Culp identifies home sewing as one of the ten fastest growing industries in the United States. The article notes fabric outlets have exited the market since 1937, and mentions a clothing specialist, Mrs. a enanuel upled, in connection with these shifts.
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United States
Becky Culp
A Enanuel
Earyers
Lome
Vooue
Low Cholesterol Eggs From High Producing Hens
Texas A M researchers led by Dr. W F Krueger report that eggs from high producing White Leghorn flocks show lower cholesterol levels. They analyzed 67 hens, finding that higher lay rates correlate with lower cholesterol in eggs, with heritability of cholesterol production noted.
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Texas A&m University
W. F. Krueger
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
A&m Poultry Science Department
College Station
Dar Cunningham
S. C. Fanguy
J. W. Bradley
Krueger
Krueger Iso
He Helk
Reading Needs Replacing When Reading Needs Replacing
Texas A&M Extension Service specialists advise on recognizing worn bedding. signs include creases, sagging edges, lumps, noise, and side to side rocking. test comfort by pressing and stretching. compare values and prices when shopping for a new mattress.
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Patricia A. Bradshaw
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Senior Citizens News from Corner Center
The Corner Senior Citizens report a lively Friday gathering at the City center with 69 registered attendees. Air conditioning was repaired and Clifton Senior Citizens sponsor a Kitchen Kiattes kombo at City Hall on August 28 from 2 to 3 89 am. Crafts will be displayed August 20, domino and 42 tournament set for Bosque County at First United Methodist Church on August 30 at 9 am. Visitors welcome, no coaching from sidelines. See you Friday.
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Clifton
Whitney
Bosque County
First United Methodist Church
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