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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
2
The newspaper lists David Read and R. L. Read as co-owners and publishers with Tommy Read serving as foreman and Leona Whitman as society and personal editor, detailing the staff roles.
The long simmering clash between Hardin County Tax Assessor-Collector Willie Bean and the Commissioners Court escalated when Bean mailed tax statements with a broad critique of the court. The dispute centers on tax rates, assessments, and delays, with Bean offering to value property for 20,000 while current evaluators charge 70,500. The county seeks expert testimony amid the standstill over finalizing tax rolls, as distrust and lack of cooperation strain county operations.
Governor Connally returns to Austin eight days after surgery to recover from Kennedy assassination wounds. He resumes duties in the Mansion and Capitol while staff operate from the Governor’s office. Lt. Gov. Smith praises the recovery and leadership, as Connally faces a long cast and limited visitation.
Citizens urged to settle three years of discord by voting to restore harmony in county government. The note to Judge Fletcher Richardson and precinct commissioners argues cooperation is essential after recent tax litigation showed mutual antagonism harms the county.
The 1964 1965 Texas Almanac from the Dallas Morning News adds urbanization emphasis with 21 metro area pages and photos. It updates maps of 254 counties and county city data including population figures for Abilene Amarillo Austin Beaumont Port Arthur Corpus Christi and more, reflecting statewide growth.
State agencies switch nearly 1500 phones to a new Centerx system consolidating 31 switchboards and enabling direct dialing among agencies. The Texas Water Commission must publish all proposed rules in general circulation newspapers in each of the three water divisions. Texas manufacturers and oil and gas groups highlight pollution protection programs.
The 1960 Texas census edition includes a County Economic Index and county production maps for crops and livestock. It highlights Texan rankings by state and U S totals, new carrot shipment data, export-import trade, and revised agricultural information with input from Texas A&M and the U S Department of Agriculture.
The text outlines the Texas Almanac's 688 pages covering politics elections water soils plant life weather wildlife minerals employment and more. It notes a 600 plus civic organizations list with chief executives and home addresses and a comprehensive index.
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake and ensuing fire destroyed over 3 million dollars in property, leaving widespread damage across businesses and residences. Fire crews battled blazes as emergency responses and relief efforts began amid extensive reconstruction needs.
Circulation in November reached 11 540 marking the second highest total on record after the 14 088 peak set in August. The piece notes that four patrons enjoyed the period, continuing from page 1.
Hardin County Commissioners Court invites sealed bids by 10 a m December 23 1963 for three 1964 model 2 ton cab and chassis trucks with heavy duty six cylinder engines and six ply tires. Two units include 6 yard hydraulic dump bodies with cab protection mud flaps for Precinct No 1. County Judge Fletcher Richardson reserves the right to accept or reject all bids.
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