City council weighs insurance, equipment buys and staff duties
Clifton officials discussed optional workmen's compensation coverage for municipal employees, approved purchases including a sewer cleaner and water valve locator, and assigned duties for park coordination, airport operations, and Christmas decorations maintenance with the chamber of commerce to propose a city upkeep plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept
Heart of Texas Council of Governments
Kenneth Nelson
Aars & Nelson Insurance Agency
Clifton
Hoff
Jenson & Parks Insurance Agency
Evans Implement Co
Stevens Motor & Implement Co
Dallas
Patterson
Alderman Hoff
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Allen Hart
Hart
Doer not a complainer I defend patriotic duty
A student writes about patriotism and freedom urging action through voting and public involvement. The piece stresses respect for the flag and national anthem, condemns campus disruptions, and contrasts complacency with the founding spirit guiding leaders and citizens toward responsible participation.
My Responsibility to Freedom
Benny Roper reflects on the 1776 independence legacy and argues voting is the core American duty. He laments low turnout, warns against draft evasion, and asserts freedom requires responsibility, including serving when needed, supporting others, and upholding peaceful, lawful expression. He cites Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address, and urges active citizenship.
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England
United States
Abraham Lincoln
America
Tips From Texas Extension on Cutting Food Costs
Consumer Marketing Specialist Mrs. Gwendolyne Clyatt of Texas A&M outlines how shoppers save on food without sacrificing quality. She urges careful planning, price comparison, and using sales, with tips on meat choices, large cuts, fruit and vegetables, package sizes, ready made dishes, and budget strategies for breads and dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
College Station
Declaration of Independence and a call to freedom
A speaker reflects on the Declaration of Independence, honoring those who sacrificed for freedom. They pledge to convey a deeper freedom philosophy, thank past generations, and strive to fulfill uncompleted dreams. They affirm responsibility to preserve liberty for future generations.
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Tryis
Cotton Picture is Looking Good for 1973 Season
Texas cotton farmers can expect a favorable start to 1973 with good soil moisture and active contracting at up to 35 cents a pound. Charles Baker of Texas A&M says demand should stay strong as acreage allotments drop nationwide, though higher costs and reduced government payments may cut net income. World consumption for 1975-74 may rise by one million bales, with Texas production around 3.5 million bales this year versus 5.9 million last season. Nationwide 1973 output expected near 12.5 million bales, down from 13.5 million last year.
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Texas
Charles Baker
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
College Station
United States
Baker
Record says 3 688 Texas traffic deaths in 1972
Colonel Wilson E. Speir of the Texas Department of Public Safety reported a record 3 688 traffic deaths in 3 099 fatal crashes, with 128 158 injured in 83 607 injury accidents across Texas. Rural areas led in deaths while cities produced more injuries. The year saw 432 998 total traffic accidents and $1.435 billion in economic loss, with vehicle miles up 8 percent. The death rate per 100 million vehicle miles fell to 4.8, down from 5.1 in 1971, the lowest since 1961. July had the most deaths at 404.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Sol. Speir
DPS
Col. Speir
Dramatic Drop In Hired Labor On Texas Farms
Commissioner John C. White reports a 53 percent decline in hired farm labor in Texas over 12 years, from 423000 in 1960 to 275000 in 1972. Farm numbers fell 15 percent from 247000 to 209000, average farm size rose from 619 to 678 acres, and family labor dropped 35 percent. He cites mechanization and rising urban migration, urges rural redevelopment to keep private land ownership and strengthen rural economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
John C. White
Commissioner of Agriculture
Commissioner White
White
Traffic deaths record by date shows 400 or more on some days
The record notes that September 20 was the only day of the year with no traffic fatalities. It highlights a rare exception in an otherwise deadly data set, emphasizing the unusual lull on that calendar date.
Gingerbread Trail Scheduled for Waxahachie Weekend
The annual Gingerbread Trail will run June 2 and 3 in Waxahachie sponsored by the Ellis County Historical Museum and Art Gallery. Six historic homes and two churches will be open for tours along with several public buildings and the Museum. The Drive-A-Long Gingerbread Trail will pass more than 80 homes and other historical buildings around the Town Square area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ellis County Historical Museum and Art Gallery, Inc
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