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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1959
Page
2
A speaker criticizes Texas insurers for varying pricing by state, accusing them of selling low cost coverage outside Texas and charging higher local rates. He claims all Texas drivers pay the same rate regardless of driving record and argues for a flexible system that rewards accident-free drivers with lower premiums.
A Texas House subcommittee reviewed a flexible auto insurance bill that the full Insurance Committee had begun its work on this week. The measure aims to save Texans about 34 million dollars annually on auto insurance costs.
Readable listing notes a good town location featuring two sizable lots measuring 76.8 ft and 140 ft. The property is currently occupied by the Dodge Plymouth agency, indicating immediate income potential.
Over three days of hearings proponents led by Vestal Lemmon of the National Association of Independent Insurers argued for a flexible rating system. He claimed Texans pay $15 to $50 more annually for auto insurance than residents in states with such systems, criticizing Texas for barring competition in the field.
Sheldon Reservoir sixteen miles east of Houston reopens for fishing on April 1 under new Game and Fish Commission rules. Hours are 5 am to 8 30 pm with 9 pm closing and no Monday fishing. Small motors up to three horsepower allowed. Creel limits are ten largemouth bass twenty five crappie and twenty five channel cats.
The reservoir, leased from Houston and renovated, offers rest ing areas and islands for waterfowl. It is planted for waterfowl with a resting ground. Fishing piers provide pole fishing access and two boat ramps serve the 1800 acre area.
Pvt Cecil L Smith 18 son of Mrs Blanche Haynes of Silsbee is undergoing eight weeks of advanced artillery training at Fort Chaffee Ark. He will complete the program on April 3 and learns to operate the 105 millimeter howitzer as part of his artillery duties. He enlisted last November and completed basic training at Fort Chaffee. His father Henry J Smith resides in Leesville La and Cecil attended Leesville High School.
State Chemist J. F. Fudge released a bi annual distribution report showing a 4.2 tonnage increase in Texas fertilizer sales for the second half of 1958 versus 1957, with higher analysis fertilizers gaining ground and anhydrous ammonia surging in West Texas.
The piece explains veterinary public health links noting animals birds and humans share many diseases. It cites the World Health Organization counting 110 transmissible diseases and highlights rabies and brucellosis with economic and health impacts, plus notes shipping fever parallels in humans entering new environments.
A Texas Health Education feature explains how illnesses jump from animals to people. It notes dogs host salmonella in about 10 percent of tested pets and urges public health action to remove sources and prevent outbreaks.
For sale a new brick home on one acre in city units featuring three large bedrooms two tile baths a tile kitchen and tile laundry area. Includes a 14 by 28 concrete porch and built ins. Financing available with low down payment. See Bill Pennington EV 5 2685 days EV 5 2342 nights.
Den 6 of Cub Scout Pack 199 met Monday at Mrs. C. E. Simmons home for fishing. They were accompanied by Mrs. H. T. Hudnall and Mrs. W. H. Goins and enjoyed a picnic lunch. Steve Simmons, scribe.
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