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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1973
Page
2
The 68th Texas Legislature adjourned with a record $9.7 billion tax free budget and a budding emergency aid plan for underfunded school districts. Major items passed included a competitive auto insurance rate bill and a sweeping penal code revision, while redistricting and school finance reform were postponed to a future session.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Eugene Cole Canton announce a son Thomas Frank born Sunday May 27 1973. Mr and Mrs James Larry Stone Ben Wheeler announce a daughter Stefanie Melynn born Wednesday May 23 1973. Mr and Mrs Jerry DeWayne McDowell Emory announce a son Tony Lee born Thursday May 24 1973.
A reader cites a Russia juvenile delinquency report and a minister’s remarks about family time, education, and modern youth temptations. The letter argues today’s youth mirror past concerns and calls for practical action by preachers and parents.
The Grand Saline Sun notes Thel Stephens joins Grand Saline Service Station as partner handling tires and accessories after starting work earlier in July 1933. Also dated April 28 1955 Ervin Anders reports tomato growing prospects as farmers return to fields. A feature about long hair and local editor interactions concludes with Sharon Blanchard planning to grow her hair to the floor.
The editor recalls a Canton meeting of the Van Zandt Industrial Development Coordinating Committee where Joe Nelson of Texas Power and Light estimates 3500 to 4000 Dallas area industries may move outward. He argues Van Zandt County can attract small firms with labor, land, resources, and transportation, needing only leadership and initiative to grow taxes from new industry.
The 1972 73 Grand Saline Chapter Future Teachers of America finished a busy year with 19 members and two sponsors. Calendar sales funded a San Antonio state convention trip for ten top sellers. Community activities included a waffle breakfast, library decorations, sixth grade environmental awareness talks, and field trips to dumping grounds. New officers were installed at year end in Tyler.
Marvin the marvelous mouse in an antique shop frees a genie and uses a wish to turn a cat into a mouse for a week. The mouse then makes the teapot talk and soon all antiques speak, bringing customers and wealth as Marvin departs with his genie.
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