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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1978
Page
2
The writer vents over rising postal storage charges after delayed deliveries from Burbank and Dallas. They suggest mail users revolt against inefficient service, compare to the Pony Express, and call for possible law changes to allow competition with the U S Postal Service.
In Van Zandt County editors urge action as Grand Saline ambulances seek exit. They argue county aid is needed for ambulance, fire, police, and utilities and advocate an efficiency drive to avoid duplicating services while preserving essential coverage. They warn commissioners should support county responsibility rather than leave rural residents without timely care.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation North East Texas Chapter thanks Grand Saline residents for a bake sale chaired by Mrs. J Ray Rucker. The $135.25 proceeds fund CF research and patient care programs. The letter lauds Mrs. Rucker for organizing the spring event and raising community awareness.
Randy Joslin remained in serious condition Tuesday in University Medical Center in Little Rock Arkansas from injuries as a passenger in a one car crash early Sunday. He was removed from intensive care after surgery to remove his spleen. Other injuries include broken ribs and cuts. Doctors told his mother Manteen Lewis and sister Vickie Williams in Little Rock he may stay about 10 days in the hospital.
Governor Dolph Briscoe approves a 30 815 grant to the District Attorney's Office of the 8th Judicial District to continue a prosecution project in Rains County.
Local libraries in the 33 county Northeast Texas Library System join the Texas State Library and public libraries in a Summer Reading Program. About 140,000 Texas youngsters will participate. Grand Saline and Van Zandt County libraries host weekly puppet shows films and stories from June 21 to July 26. A reading log marks a fantasy journey with mountains swamps and castles. Participants ages five to twelve receive certificates after reading 12 books and prizes fundraised by the Athena Club.
A June roll call summary shows key votes on tax credits and gun control. HR 12050 tuition tax credits passed 237 to 158, with limits for college and private school credits. gun control amendment rejected 80 to 314. tuition credit amendment adopted 209 to 194. a filibuster on a labor bill failed 42 to 47. Senators Bentsen and Tower opposed final passage.
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