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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1969
Page
2
The Record urges Bosque Countians to register to vote in 1969, noting 3 000 residents still need registration. With deadlines looming, the article explains eligibility, the process at the courthouse tax office, and the risk of missing local elections and potential bond issues or liquor votes later in the year. It reminds all voters over 21 and those over 65 to register to vote.
A Gatesville Messenger guest editorial defends Mountain View School for Boys amid House hearings on alleged mistreatment. It argues investigations and publicity distort reality, cites lie tests showing guards’ safety measures, and credits Texas Youth Council officials and Dr. Austin McCormick for improving reform school operations while urging focus on treatment to reduce juvenile delinquency.
The 61st Legislature convened at noon Tuesday January 14 with Lt Gov Preston Smith swearing in three new senators Ronald Bridges Corpus Christi Mike McKoo Dallas and Pete Snelson Midland Don Kennard Ft Worth elected President Pro Tempore The inaugural events for Smith and Barn es are set for January 21 1969 with a Victory Dinner to begin January 20 at the Austin Municipal Auditorium
J P Word cnlist Glenn Campbell will provide entertainment for the inauguration. The public is invited to the noon ceremony and the inaugural parade on Congress Avenue. Six inaugural balls follow at 8 pm with free admission except the Formal Ball at Municipal Auditorium set at 15 dollars per couple. Buck Owens Kay Price Charley Pride John Fred and the Playboy Band Casino Brass and others perform at various venues.
In a joint session on January 10 1969 Congress counted the electoral vote as cast amid debate over a North Carolina elector who voted for Wallace instead of Nixon. The author supported counting the vote as cast and favored a smaller salary increase for the president. Astronauts addressed the chamber and joked about reading the Bible in front of the Supreme Court, prompting applause and a call for the Court to read the Bible.
U S internal revenue service Q and A column answers common federal tax questions. Topics include surtax explanation in 1040 forms 65 and over exemptions and withholding changes issuing statements by January 31 stock losses capital gains limits Schedule D Form 1040 farmers gas tax credit Form 4186 and line 19 on Form 1040.
Bob Barnes of the Waco Social Security Office will speak at 9:30 am in Clifton City Hall Dining Room about disability benefits for conditions expected to last over 12 months and how some eligible payments may be payable.
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