Abolish Party Politics and Let Candidates Run On Merit
In this column the author argues to end party politics at all levels and have candidates spend their own money to prove their ideas. He stresses focusing on issues like lower taxes and care for children and the elderly, and criticizes moneyed influence and partisan labeling in elections. The piece urges local reform to inspire broader change and uses Uncle Sam as a metaphor for political thinning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panola College
Carthage
Pony Express
Uncle Sam
Sam
East
Texas
van Zandt County
Rowe
Justices appeal salaries in Van Zandt County
The nine member committee rejected a pay raise for four justices of the peace by a 5-4 vote after hearing from only one member of the public. Justices argued workload and duties have grown, citing traffic and inquest cases, warrants, truancy work, and after hour duties. County officials noted budget impacts and lack of comparable salaries nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Foreman
Wills Point
Foreman
Jp's
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Precinct One
Cheryl Hebert
County Commissioners’ Court
Hebert
Jps
van Zandt
Wood County
Sanford
van Zandt County
Wilcoxson
Precinct Four
Hays
Office of Justice of the Peace
Bill Givens
Dallas
Nancy Hrobar
Hrobar
Elizabeth Everitt
Grand Saline Sun corrections for August 31 2000
The August 31 2000 Grand Saline Sun issues admit errors in two stories. The GS police chief files grievance against council member cites an informal Edgewood cafe meeting of Posse members. Monty Cain identified as Chief Deputy in 1999 is corrected to Captain. A hospital fundraising quote mis-stated a $400,000 goal as $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline Sun
GS Police
Glo Miller
Dan Zajac
van Zandt County Sheriff’s Posse
Edgewood
Sheriff’s Posse
Zajac
Monty Cain
van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department
Cain
Grand Saline Sun Publication and Rates Note
The Grand Saline Sun is published weekly by Westward Communications LLG at 116 N Main St Grand Saline Texas 75140. Subscriptions are 19.50 yearly for Van Zandt and adjacent counties 28.50 out of county and 32.50 out of state. Postmasters send address changes to P O Box 608 Grand Saline Texas 75140. The paper disclaims endorsement of advertiser content and notes affiliations with Texas and North East Texas press associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westward Communications
LLG
N. Main Street
Grand Saline
Texas
van Zandt
Grand Saline Sun
P.O. Box
The
Texas Press Association
North and East Texas Press Association
Texas Newspaper Advertising Bureau
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Alan Riowe
Precinct Two
Brenda Sanford
Gary Hays
Precinct Three
Ozelle Wilcoxson
Corby Germany Hospital
Canton
Terrell State Hospital
MHMR
Topnotch
Bill Rowton
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