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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1976
Page
2
A local feature presents a playful glimpse of staff roles including Editor and Publisher, Secretary, Receptionist, Controller, and Special Feature Writer under the banner of a town newspaper.
Senator Bentsen urges passage of legislation to protect federal tax return privacy. He cites past misuse by agencies, proposes written IRS data requests, annual GAO audits, and strict access limits to reassure Texans and Americans that confidential information remains secure.
Troop 88 takes part in the Three Rivers Council Camporee at Jefferson County Airport on April 9 and 10, winning a blue ribbon for participation. Attendees include Rusty Smith Doug Smith Allen Sanders Mickey Sanders Clay Gilbert Greg Cobble Tony Stines Sam Tobey Will Newland John Hollister John Lowe Mike Sadler Louis McNaughten. Leader H V Stines and Assistant Scoutmasters Charles Sadler Robert Neyland attended. unit sponsored by First United Methodist Church.
A subscriber objects to published images from a magazine linked to pornography. He asks cancelation, criticizes county leaders and local management, and notes frustration that photos became news. The Bee apologizes but defends coverage.
A county editor argues Judge Emmett Lack benefits from recent photo publicity. The writer claims Lack knew of the photos for two years and timed public release to influence an off year election. Also suggested is a political tactic aimed at District Attorney Stanley Coe.
Newly elected Evadale Fire Chief Bobby Alston announced his fiscal year appointments including Assistant Chief Joe Ferrell Fire Marshall Bobby Colvin 1st Captain Dale Phelps 2nd Captain Jerry Long and Training Captain Jerry Boutain The department attended the Firemen's Association meet in Groves with seven firemen and six auxiliary members, earning a First place trophy in the Three-man hose race.
Emmett and Vergio Lack thank friends who attended the Hardin County Court House gathering on April 5 for moral support and prayers for Emmett. They note numerous kind phone calls and express gratitude, stating there are wonderful people in the world and belief in a loving God. Address: Rt. Box 15, Kountze, Texas.
In the Silsbee Bee letter J M and Gladys Bowman defend District Attorney Stanley Coe over the Cruse murder case of their granddaughter Lestie Bow man. They applaud Coe for presenting evidence forcefully after a jury verdict of murder with malice aforethought and note Judge Evetts praise. Route 3 Box 170 Silsbee Lumberton is listed as their address.
Time Inc shows a 33 percent rise in earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 1976, with net income of 10.627 million and 1.06 per share, up from 8.003 million and 0.80 a share a year earlier. Revenues reached 228.798 million, aided by Time-Life Books and the Temple forest products unit returning to profit.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness and prayers during illness. Special thanks to Rev. Roy McNeely, Wiley Mae Pentecostal Church, and blood donors.
The Silsbee FFA Boosters met April 6 at Silsbee High School for a monthly gathering. A Bi Centennial film narrated by John Wayne on cattle industry development and a Purina Feed Company talk by L A Hopson were presented. Plans for a farm yard zoo and handicraft booth at the Country Fair on April 24 were made. Handicrafts, homemade candies and cookies will be sold. Several land sites were offered for the FFA Lab Farm and are under consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17 at 7 30 p m in the Silsbee State Bank.
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