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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
8
The San Saba News appointment of publisher and news editor positions reflects leadership changes at the local paper. Responsibilities include overseeing newsroom operations and shaping coverage priorities for the Texas town.
The Country Philosopher jokes on Johnson grass farm about automation in medicine. A coin operated diagnostic machine could X ray, test, and print results, but would require extra coin slots for complex cases. The piece predicts years of research before such devices arrive, hoping science slowly advances.
Public notice outlines sections on secret ballots registration and voting laws for a 1962 Texas constitutional amendment. It discusses preserving order, ant fraud measures, and legislative authority for voter registration, plus the election date and ballot wording for and against the amendment. The Governor will issue the proclamation and publication requirements apply.
The speaker argues that America overreaches by pressuring South Africa over racial policy and by opposing Portugal in Africa. It warns this intervention undermines loyal allies, risks straining ties with friendly nations, and could jeopardize military arrangements like those in the Azores. The piece stresses focusing on domestic issues and avoiding entanglement in others affairs.
Mr and Mrs Ruby Perry of San Angelo spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J B Perry. Glenda Colwell of Brownwood and Bob Stovall of McAllen visited Mr and Mrs W F Colwell. Miss Cleo Lane and Mrs W M Swails attended the reading clinic at Houston University last week. Mrs Calvin Hector visited aunts Mrs George McCloskey and Mrs Taylor Glass in Austin last week. Miss Cleo Lane of Dallas visited the Lane and Swails households.
Local retailer Sadler Auto Supply advertises 5 and H Green Stamps with purchases, highlighting a rewards offer to attract customers. The brief notice notes the deal applies to auto parts and related services at the shop on Green Street.
The eleventh annual fair in San Saba County drew between 3,000 and 6,000 attendees daily, with only two arrests over four days. Baby show winners include Samuel W. Moore and Ella May Windom, plus twins Alton and Elton Whitt. A bale of cotton was first sold for 1913 at 12 cents a pound.
Public notice outlines Senate Joint Resolution 6 to amend Section 49-b Article III of the Texas Constitution to authorize issuing up to 350 million dollars in bonds for a Veterans' Land Fund. The measure sets board composition, terms, and bond terms with interest limits, including Governor appointment and required approvals by state offices. The election date is November 9, 1963.
The proposal would make bonds issued by the Veterans Land Board general obligations of Texas. It details funding from the Veterans Land Fund to retire bonds, purchase lands in Texas for veterans, and prioritize certain funds, with approval required by voters in November 1968. It also sets conditions on distributions, investments, and the handling of remaining funds, with an amendment to Section 49b and a gubernatorial proclamation.
Last week a Chamber of Commerce meeting, called by county landowners, formed an organization to promote mineral resource development in the county. The 80th Methodist Camp Meeting opens Friday on Cherokee Creek between Chappel and Bend, moving from the long time Prush Arbor to the new tabernacle. B D Keeney will oversee music, an essential part of the gatherings.
Sadler Auto Supply advertises a ten dollar ninety five cent exchange for batteries suitable for tractors, trucks, and cars.
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