I Don’t Believe the People Want God to Run the Country
A speaker notes that the public does not want God to govern the nation and doubts they would support Him in office. The letter uses humorous and rambling asides to question religious influence in politics and suggests focusing on practical matters over divine intervention. The writer references Jeremiah, family, and a dinner-table debate to frame the critique.
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Jeremiah
God
Mr. Yarborough
Mar Yarborough
Sand
Yarborough
Austin
Washington
Consumer Home Solicitation Act protects Texans rights
Attorneys highlight the Texas Home Solicitation Act of 1973 as amended in 1975, which lets consumers cancel home solicitation purchases of 25 dollars or more or real estate 100 dollars or more. It requires the seller to provide a completed contract receipt with cancellation notice in large print, and if canceled, the seller must refund within 10 business days. The notice must be in the same language used by the salesman, including Spanish if used.
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Radar enforcement and gratuity tax changes in 1970s La Marque and tips ruling
The text covers radar enforcement concerns in La Marque with limited units and adjusting patrols. It notes traffic at intersections and speed limits on Cedar and Interstate 45. It also discusses a 1977 law exempting both voluntary and mandatory tips from sales tax, clarifying potential overcharges if tax was applied to tips.
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Duroux
la Marque
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Feigle
Vata
Legacy of Gene P for Orphans Spurs Deer Hunt Plan
A feature recalls Gene Patton a Texas conservationist famed for transforming deer overpopulation into a charity effort. He proposed letting orphans hunt surplus deer to earn venison for their homes, uniting Hill Country towns like Mason with youths from across the state.
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Texas
Oecney
Mex. Co
Austin
Gere
Mason
Piney Woods
Caprock
Brush
Red River
Bentsen Pushes Health Bill For Elderly In Texas Counties
Senator Lloyd Bentsen urged action on a medical care bill before the August recess to aid elderly and disabled residents in 23 Texas counties. Senator Herman Talmadge, chair of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health, will hold hearings Thursday, with hopes the measure reaches the full Senate soon.
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Lloyd. Bentsen
Senate
Texas
Camp Gene Ashby Keeps Boy Hunters Close to Llano River
An obituary style tribute recalls Gene Ashby guiding Mason area youths. He organized hunts, arranged locations, and made countless calls to fund meals and ammunition. He offered fatherly guidance, joined them on trips, and built a lasting bond with many boys who still remember him. The piece notes Operation Orphans near Mason, Camp Gene Ashby on the Llano River, and the ongoing programs including a summer reading club and new arrivals in local libraries.
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Gene
Llano River
Gene Ashby
Kim Gonzales
Kathleen '“Seymour
John Batt
Jessie ‘Cooley
Eric Lehmann
Marshall Glenn
Trind
Mack
Terra Mack
Crystal
Gayton
George Comits
Paul Comits
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