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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
2
An editor examines the genesis of revenue sharing and casts doubt on its effects. He questions whether federal funds will strengthen state and local government or erode taxpayer control and shift spending to federal dictates, warning of rising federal taxes to cover reduced property taxes.
A short note reflects on old Christmas card verse from the Illustrated London News. It recalls messages from the 1870s and 1880s celebrating the King of Seasons, friendship, cheer, and hopes for the coming year with affectionate greetings.
Dear Mister Editor recounts a country store gathering with residents venting about holiday tasks and family life. Zeke Grubb coolly criticizes the Postal service, wages, and hamburger inflation while Ed Doolittle recalls a city daycare scene and a crying child at a fence.
Menus list daily offerings from December 18 to December 20 featuring options such as hamburgers with sides and desserts on December 18, beef vegetable soup with cheese or peanut butter sandwich on December 19, and turkey with dressing on December 20. Includes milk choices and standard sides. some lines cut off.
A reader encloses a five fifty check to renew The Sun subscription and notes the due date is the fourth of the month. The letter asks to hear from more old friends around Oakland Providence and similar places and mentions Jimmy Shields and his parents. The writer invites readers to send in news items of interest.
Texas legislative leaders push major reform proposals for House and Senate rules. Rep. Price Daniel Jr. signals a nine point reform program including term limits and open records. Lt. Gov elect Bill Hobby and others discuss changes to reform rules adopted in the 62nd Legislature.
A party from Grand Saline left November 17 for the E C Lappa Ranch of about 2800 acres near Kingsland. J M Thompson Ann Lappa Gene Lappa Loreta Erwin bagged two eight point bucks while Jack Erwin Juanita Heddins took a seven and eight point. Pat Heddins William Thomas six and eight point bucks. Truman Heddins a nine point, Jerry Joslin eight point, and Scott Heddins seven point.
The Texas State Board of Insurance sets uniform rates for fire and windstorm insurance on homes and businesses and for automobile, workman’s compensation, and title policies. It prescribes policy forms, publishes rates and rules, licenses agents, and supervises enforcement of the Insurance Code. The board also determines appeal methods and protects Texas consumers.
The tax authority outlines how to allocate funds that have already been paid or allocated, explaining acceptable uses and potential reallocations. It emphasizes compliance steps and reporting requirements for prior contributions.
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