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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
10
State tourism rises with Texas projections showing 1962 arrivals up 1.2 million and spend near 471 million dollars, a 31 million increase from 1961. Officials say better facilities and advertising will boost future gains as historic sites are marked and preserved.
The article argues against leftist calls for constitutional revision and land reform. It notes government deficit spending, redistribution aims, and reduced capitalism, contending federal land ownership already covers a quarter of US land and questions motives behind confiscation efforts.
The author questions Rep W E Berry’s Constitutional amendment to divide Texas into a State of South Texas. They note uncertainties about who bears responsibility for Ralph Yarbrough and Lyndon B Johnson, ponder the Eyes of Texas, and ask if the new state would cede the Constitution, restrict laws to horse racing, or require parimutual wagering, doubting the seriousness of the proposal in North Texas.
East Texas notes a quarrel over land reform with a claim that the federal government owns 650000 acres of forest land in the region. The East Texas Chamber of Commerce argues the land could be offered back to the people to generate wealth through farming.
A tomato expert notes that modern medicine lengthens life and warns against increasing national debt since future generations would bear the cost. The columnist jokes that federal economists should take summer jobs in a tomato patch to understand the impact.
An offer touts a costly heating system as a cure for winter chill claiming a small price can deliver warmth. It urges readers to install the appliance to stay comfortable during cold weather.
The Texas Press Association awarded Dan Blocker the Texan of the Year honor citing the high distinction he brings to the Lone Star state. Blocker, born in Bowie County, rose from a river bottom farming family to a 300 pound TV cowboy famed for his gentleness and brawn on Bonanza.
The 58th Texas Legislature shows a month in session with new bills. Highlights include poll tax abolition proposals by Spears and SJR 1, speed limit changes for trucks, motor vehicle tax changes, and sales tax tweaks. Also on deck are unemployment, education, elections, and ad valorem tax reforms.
In 1943 rationing hit with shoe tire and gasoline limits. Sugar coffee and canned foods joined the list as 25,000 Cherokee Countians received War Ration Book No 2 containing 48 points. Red Stamps followed March 28 for meats fats and related foods with point values varying by cut.
The passage comments that many reject the Bible without reading it and notes that defining right is contentious. It suggests hard work wears people down and that good luck is often overpraised, with unlikely surprise outcomes.
The Cherokeean notes publication details for Texas oldest weekly newspaper. Editor and Publisher H Whitehead leads RE H Whitehead Enterprises with Mrs E H Whitehead managing business and office operations. Subscription rates show in county and out of county options with annual and six month terms.
The County Chairman, a lifelong farmer, remains a central figure as Democratic hopefuls from Texarkana to Houston seek his support. Born on the family farm, he values agricultural life and says political involvement keeps him in the thick of local action. He started in politics around age 25 after a mixup led a Republican to nominate him as election official. His family, including a son and granddaughter, continues to live on the farm. He plans to serve again as Chairman if chosen.
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