Texas Legislature Considers Daylight Saving Time Change
The piece notes DST starts on the last Sunday in April at 2 a.m. then becomes 3 a.m. to give golfers an extra hour of daylight. It mentions state legislators holding hearings this week and invites readers to send comments to Rep. Tim Von Dohlen and Sen. Bill Patman in Austin. Public opinion is split among golfers cafe owners drivers and those facing meal-time digestion issues.
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Texas
Congress of the United States
Tim von Dohlen
Bill Patman
State Capitol
Austin
Troop 245 Campout at Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Troop 245 visited the Aransas Wildlife Refuge near Austwell for a campout led by George Stall. The group departed from the Scout Hut at 5 30 a m and arrived about 7 00 to set up with camp songs and skits around the fire at 8 p m.
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Aransas Wildlife Refuge
George Stall
Austwell
Joe Tomanec
Ed Clark
James Carter
Marvin Bade
Thomas Bade
Steve Kuecker
Steve Carter
Winners Named In Region XII Vocal and Piano Contest
Cuero High School hosted the Region XII Vocal and Piano contest with first division winners announced for Cuero Stroman and Victoria schools. Winners include solos by Lois Bade Ruth Chad dock Rebecca Newsom Rachel Newsom Jay Cooley Kathy Cleveland Chris Harris Carmen Yoenta and others with piano honors given to Gricelda Diaz Harriett Gunnoe Craig Roell and more.
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Jo Buenning
Cuero High School
Buenring
Heinie Bade
Buenning
Ann Mary Howard
Dorothy Lewis
Lois Bade
Ruth Chaddock
Rebecca Newsom
Rachel Newsom
Sophmore
Jay Cooley
Stroman High
Victoria
James Hosey
Detar Mrinkerd
Brenda Kaiser
Barbara Washington
Nettie Whiteside
Dawn Dentler
Alice Snyder
Sandra Reagan
Vicki Skinner
Cheryl Schoolry
Victoria High School
Kathy Cleveland
Chris Harris
Carmen Yoenta
Penny Purcell
Gricelda Diaz
Harriett Gunnoe
Craig Roell
Calhoun
Port Lavaca
Cythia Hubbard
Donna Leneriz
Kelly Northett
Richard Poole
Eugenie Schmidt
Cindy Vick
Sue Adcock
Leah Falk
Cynthia Marshall
Tommy Nuchels
Debbie Randie
Keith Williams
Pain Me
Von Dohlen Seeks HEW Relief For Small Hospitals
State representative Tim Von Dohlen 42nd District introduces a House Concurrent Resolution urging Congress to shield small hospitals from HEW rules. He cites burdens like 24 hour nursing, fire sprinkler mandates, autopsies in 20 percent of deaths, and strict utilization review requirements threatening Medi Cal certification and hospital closures.
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Tim von Dohlen
House
Congress
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
von Dohlen
von Doblen
Commissioners Hold Meeting on Insurance Bids and Jail Services
DeWitt County commissioners planned to open insurance bids at 1 30 p m Tuesday and discuss public jail services. The county school board meets at 9 30 a m Friday to consider a textbook committee and the hiring of a cooperative counselor for the 1971 72 school year.
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DeWitt County
Nixon to announce action to curb building costs
The White House said President Nixon would unveil government steps this afternoon to curb spiraling construction costs after failed attempts at voluntary management labor accords. A likely move under consideration was temporary wage and price controls if voluntary measures fail, with an announcement scheduled for 2 p.m. EST.
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White House
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Annual Banquet Of Texas Exes Set For Hallettsville
The DeWitt Lavaca Gonzales Texas Exes Banquet will be held March 2 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. Dr. Eugene W. Nelson will speak as principal guest. Cocktail hour 7 to 8 pm. Tickets $3 from Robert Post at 275-2614. Reservations due February 26.
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Hallettsville
American Legion Hall
Eugene W. Nelson
University Council
Robert Post
Yorktown Juniors Win De Witt County Co op Oratorical Contest
Elizabeth Nainez and Mark Weischwill, both Yorktown High School juniors, won the De Witt County Electric Co op oratorical contest and earned expense paid trips to Washington, D C in June. Alternates were Susan Gohmert and Ted Wilkerson. All nine finalists received a 25 dollar U S savings bond.
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Yorktown High School
Elizabeth Nuinez
Mark Weischwill
DeWitt County Electric Co-op
U.S
Donald Ray Hardt
CHS
Joyce Ann Schuenemann
Wilfred Baumann
Nordheim High School
Elizabeth Couch
Goliad High School
Linda Kuester
Yoakum High School
George Trowell
Cuero
Jack Hayes
Goliad
Claude B. Mullins
Hallettsville
John Luecke
The
Oratory
Annual Argument On Time Started In Texas Legislature
The Texas daylight savings time tournament opens with the pro daylight savings side leading early as Rep. Poerner and Rep. Sanchez push abolishing clocks. Rep. Doran argues to let voters decide, while the pro daylight side gains support from WBAP, Dallas Chamber, Braniff, and Merrill Lynch. The contest began in 1967 under federal time rules and resumes biennially.
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Austin Wpc
House State Affairs Committee
John Poerner
D-Honda
Henry Sanchez
Brownsville
Texas
Hillary Doran
del Rio
Doran
James A. Byron
Wbap Radiotelevision
Fort Worth
Howard Rose
Austin
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Braniff Airlines
Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith
Trustees To Meet Thursday For Cuero Junior High Bid Opening
Cuero Independent School District trustees meet Thursday night to open construction bids for the new 22 classroom junior high school and related additions. Architect Lynn Evans says bids will come from 10 to 15 contractors. The $1.4 million bond funded project follows 1969 voter authorization with bond sales delayed by market conditions. CISD recently bought 20 acres near Cuero High School for the site and water storage tank, paying $300 per acre, with a small acreage adjustment by the city. Clearing has begun near the tank site as road crews work on access.
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Cuero
Cuero Independent School District
Cuero High School
John C. French
Hunt
Daule
CISD
CHS
Southern Pacific Transportation Co
Dave Weber
Grace Church Ash Wednesday Rites Detailed
Episcopalians at Grace Church begin Lent with two Ash Wednesday services at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m The Penitential Office features Old and New Testament readings Penitential Psalms and a Litany A discussion on future church work follows in the Educational building The observances continue through Passiontide and Holy Week
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Grace Church
Holy Communion
Dallas DA Attacks New Criminal Code
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade told a House Senate subcommittee the Texas Penal Code revision would hinder prosecutions. He called the bill a monstrosity and urged a two year delay, criticizing reduced penalties and the death penalty replacement and noting abortion provisions were excluded.
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Dallas
New Criminal Code
Austin
Tex
Henry Wade
Texas
Wade
House
Senate
State Bar Committee
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