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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
4
In Pecos columnist Steve Poitevint laments local apathy after attempting to collect opinions on national firearms legislation. He notes few residents would disclose names or photos and challenges readers to write to the Pecos Enterprise, insisting the poll reveals citizen complacency and the right to speak out.
A veteran and non veteran can buy VA repossessed homes through approved real estate brokers. direct contact with VA does not reduce price. VA burial benefits may provide up to 250 toward burial costs for certain wartime or service connected cases. NSLI beneficiary changes must name the recipient of record. Vocational rehabilitation covers tuition in addition to subsistence and compensation, unlike GI Bill funds used for tuition.
Congressman Richard C. White outlines the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as a comprehensive housing bill. It expands low rent programs, supports non profits, funds rural development and water systems, offers mortgage assistance and government backed insurance, and creates national housing partnerships to build and rehabilitate homes for low and moderate income families.
Senator Yarbrough supports the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968 extending Texas interstate development to 1972 with over 3000 miles planned. He cites Brackenridge Park in San Antonio as at risk, urges protecting parks while building modern highways, and notes 2.5 billion in Texas investment.
Texas Liquor Control Board studies new private club rules after prior cash sale bans and guest-card limits were blocked by a district court. Acting Administrator Humphreys calls proposals workable but not rigid while reporting improve administration and personnel. The board approved retirement for enforcement chief Cartlidge and named Don Fishell as temporary replacement.
The Chamber of Commerce calls a full membership meeting at 8 00 p m Tuesday at the Community Center. President Dudley Montgomery says the 30 minute seminar explains the County Road Bond election on August 20th. Members are urged to attend and bring registered voters who are property owners.
Three fourths of Texas gas production came from 23 760 gas wells while about one fourth arose from 191 716 oil wells using casing head gas.
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