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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1972
Page
4
Texas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to abolish the Lamar County Hospital District at the November 1972 general election. The measure allows transfer or disposition of district assets and requires ballot printing for voting yes or no.
Voters consider a constitutional change allowing counties cities and school districts to exempt at least 3000 dollars of assessed value from ad valorem taxes for residence homesteads of residents aged 65 or older. The amendment outlines options for local governments and petition driven elections and retains pledge tax collection until debts are discharged.
The article prints Section 24 outlining annual salaries of eight thousand four hundred dollars for Senators and Representatives and a per diem of twelve dollars for up to 120 regular session days and 30 special session days, plus mileage up to 2.50 for every 25 miles. It notes self enactment and transitional provisions relevant to the 1973 biennium and requires printing to provide amendments.
Public notice outlines that Constitutional Amendment Number 10 HJR 68 will appear on the November 7 1972 general election ballot. It details legislative proposal rules publication notice timing and voting procedures for the amendment to revise the Texas Constitution with specifics on publication county posting and certification.
Debbie Shackelford and Jacky Moore married in a candlelight home ceremony hosted by the Shackelford family. Rev. Ed Shipman officiated. The couple plan to reside in Irving after Moore trains as a disc jockey at Elkins School of Broadcasting.
Proposed changes to Article IV appointing the President of the Senate as acting Governor during vacancies, aligning compensation with the Governor. Adds Section 24a to Article III establishing a $22,500 annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor and Representatives. Election set for November 7, 1972 with yes no ballots.
Mr and Mrs Thurmond Spencer now reside in Rainbow community while Mr and Mrs Robert D Kiles occupy the Spencer home here The two families completed a home trade Residents visiting Glen Rose included Mrs Millie Havins and Miss Johnnie Deason from Waco Fort Worth visitors called on Vera Parvin and Grace Parvin Mattie Echols D W Justice from Holly Colorado and relatives of N B Gartrells Others traveled to Austin to Melissa Cain and Dr W E Meaders family Dr Lawrence LeBoeuf of San Antonio visited with his children Terri Missy Larry and Susan with grandparents Mr and Mrs Luba LeBoeuf
A grateful note thanks Sheriff Frank Laramore Deputy A. P. Johnson Jr and area officers for recovering tapes stolen from a car. The value exceeded 125 dollars and their prompt action helped recover the items.
Felton Dempsey is reported to be doing fine after open heart surgery at Harris Hospital Fort Worth. Friends may send cards to the hospital Room 524.
Paul Sparks Cindy Robeson Mrs Marcos Gohlke and sons and Mrs Olene Stout attended the revival in Gordon Thursday night with Mrs Gohlke directing the music.
The document outlines proposed amendments for State ballots, detailing limits on holding multiple civil offices and salary sources. It discusses exceptions for certain officials and outlines who may serve on local government bodies while receiving state pay, to be voted on by qualified electors.
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