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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
3
Gallup poll shows liberals and conservatives nearly even with a 51 to 49 edge for conservatives. About one in six Republicans would join a Liberal Party and one in six Democrats would join a Conservative Party, suggesting a possible shift to a two‑party system and reforms to distribute electoral votes by state popular vote to nominate the best candidate.
The Institute of Life Insurance explains how a policyholder can build liquid assets via deferred annuities or retirement plans, and suggests insuring family members or spouses to create cash values. It warns insurable status can change and notes policy loans reduce death benefits. It also advises requesting a detailed loan deduction explanation from the insurer.
Col. Homer Garrison Jr, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, urges Texas automobile owners to shop early to avoid last minute inspection sticker lines. By April 15, 1963, all vehicles under the Texas Vehicle Inspection Act must display the 1963 sticker or face arrest for violation. About half the inspection period has passed and only about a quarter of state vehicles have been inspected, with 5,000 stations ready to handle inspections if owners do not wait until the deadline.
On Tuesday January 8 Den 2 met at Mrs W E Vinton home. Jessie Chavez led the den yell and roll was called. Scouts shared Christmas finds and planned January theme Indians. Home hats or tomahawks will be made for display at the pack meeting. Glenn Harris led the Cub Scout Promise and refreshments were provided by Mrs O L Harris Jr.. Keerer of the Buckskin Radcliff Vinton.
Governor-elect John Connally selects seven appointees led by Crawford Martin as Secretary of State. Larry Temple, 27, will be administrative assistant, with Bill Fowler, Frank Miskell, Scott Sayers, and Howard Rose in senior roles. Bill Cobb becomes budget director, while two appointees came from the Daniel administration. Weather woes cut 1962 crop production sharply across Texas.
A 1962 crop report shows steep declines in many staples: ALOCTATION down to 43,700,000 bushels or 49 percent below 1961. citrus to six percent of 1961 production. sorghum down 12 percent. cotton bottoming at 4,680,000 bales. Corn peanuts soybeans and rice also fell, yet yield per acre rose. Total value fell to 1.4 billion dollars, eight percent under 1961. Cotton products led the share, with sorghum grain and wheat following.
Carr directs a complete reorganization of the attorney general's office. He asks Jones to lead the effort to secure utmost efficiency, noting Jones is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and former Texas State Bar president, bringing exceptional trial-lawyer expertise.
Warm sun aids orchards as peach trees bloom and oats and cattle prosper. Clergy and lay leaders attend the Texas Conference Pastor’s Retreat at Lake View Methodist Assembly with Dr Edward W Bauman among lecturers. Mrs Eula Locke and Mrs Watson of Bryan visit Killoughs and describe Hilltop Lake near Normangee. Omission noted in reporting Wheelock ordination service. Robertson County WMU Mission Study Institute held at Bremond First Baptist with about 45 women. Local families news includes June Huskey and family visits, new Community Center officers, and the death of Bill Rychilik after a stroke. Wheelock 4-H announces January 4 Disaster Program planning.
The 4-H Club invites Wheelock residents to hear a plan presented Tuesday night at the Community Center. Club reporters Dewayne and James Marsh urge broad support to ensure the project succeeds for the community.
The Texas nine handed armadillo is an armored mammal related to South American anteaters. It bears four same sex young born in April or May. Armadillos feed mainly on insects and rarely hibernate. They can swim and walk underwater briefly. Air intake appears voluntary and controlled by the animal.
Mr. and Mrs Roy Hinton returned from a month with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Montanaro, in Albuquerque New Mexico. Mrs Hinton had a two week visit with her sisters Mrs Jim Griffin and Mrs Eva Nolan in Sweetwater before joining Mr Hinton in Albuquerque.
A new large sign at First State Bank features a bit clock to emphasize tight schedules. Libbie McCarver, injured by a twenty pound gun loader falling from a desk, wore matching house and street shoes. Mrs. A S Kirby reports Belinda Wattsten of Walzen Elementary School San Antonio earned a straight A report card, the daughter of C W Hairaten. Belinda’s grandparents include Mr and Mrs Kirby and Mr and Mrs Haleston of Hearne.
Mrs Guy Chandler and her son James together with Mrs J G Chandler of Maysfield travelled to Richmond Sunday afternoon to visit Mrs Chandler’s sister and her family Mr and Mrs A A Casper. On Monday the group visited friends in Houston.
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