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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
4
The fourth annual all day fiddle festival will be on Saturday May 8 on Courthouse Square Groesbeck. Sponsored by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce Walter Little serves as contest chairman.
Country music entertainment starts at 9 30 a m with a fiddle contest to follow at 11 00 a m. The contest offers three divisions based on age 30 and under 31 to 65 and 65 or older. Cash prizes awarded to first second and third in each division plus a grand prize.
Legislative report outlines a 16 to 15 Senate vote against the Corporation Profits Tax as lawmakers debate a $658.4 million tax bill and call for spending cuts. It notes opposition to nonessential items in the 1972-73 measure, urges restraint in appropriations, and highlights insurance, loan shark, and consumer credit code concerns. The piece mentions auto insurance costs rising, debt ceilings, and proposed amendments including a daylight savings referendum and an 18-year-old voting amendment. Dan Kubiak signs off with office contact details.
A common annoyance for handymen is loosening glue jar caps with a wrench. Instead, seal the container with strips of cellulose tape. The tape is easy to remove next time you need the glue.
Congressman's Sugar program debate notes that sugar prices rose less than 20% in 20 years while adding billions to the treasury. He cites Rural Telephone Bank rules, drought relief progress across Texas counties, and anticipated funding for Farmers Home Administration soil and watershed projects in next year's budget. He urges swift action on rural development after sugar and environmental bills.
Hearne council considers buying the prisoner of war camp rather than renewing a lease. Hearne aims to attract industry, with W. S. Hoyt Jr. leading a fund drive and a civic softball league forming. Local events include a Cameron parade kickoff for its centennial, and a new City Loan Company opened by A. E. Malone.
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