Open Meetings Endangered in Texas Says Open Record Law Must Stand
The Texas Municipal League seeks to remove the conspiracy clause from the open meetings law arguing for informal discussion allowed without violation. The piece defends the clause, noting it ensures public business stays public and warns legislators to resist weakening provisions that protect public access. It cites Silsbee as an example of open government and urges lawmakers to beat back the TML proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Municipal League
TML
Rep Duncan calls to revive Civilian Conservation Corps
In a Congressional Record speech Rep Robert Duncan proposes reviving CCC to revive outdoor facilities restore replanting and rehabilitate overgrazed rangelands. He cites 1930s CCC scale and argues benefits include personal growth and national projects while contrasting with AMTRAK and CONRAIL and rail safety needs.
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Robert Duncan
Oregon
Civilian Conservation Corps
Roosevelt
War Department
CCC
Carter
Ford
Concept Of Rehabilitation Based On Creative Imagination
A disabled American outlines how rehabilitation rests on creative imagination. He cites personal problems solved by improvised devices, from longer walker legs to leather wallet case, and stresses pooling creative solutions among disabled people. He urges adoption of brainstorming and problem solving used by large firms to improve daily life and independence.
Law Q A: Fence damage, no fault, and related rights
Q A homeowner may sue a neighboring landowner for damages if the adjoining property damages a fence on his land. Mailing a traffic fine with payment can admit guilt unless you sign and plead no contest. Surviving spouse shares community property with children if no will. Outstanding mineral rights can let the mineral owner enter property to remove minerals, affecting use.
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Ingatl
Press Women Meet District 8 Lunch at Lakewood Yacht Club
Barbara Paret and Lola Burgess attended the District 8 Texas Press Women meeting held January 28 at Lakewood Yacht Club Seabrook. Guest speaker Mary Carey discussed Alaska not for a Woman. Mrs. June Smith of the Beaumont Enterprise Journal was elected president of District 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Paret
the Bee
Lola Burgess
Talk of the Town
Texas Press Womens Association
Lakewood Yacht Club
Seabrooke
Mary Carey
Alaska
June Smith
Beaumont Enterprise Journal
District 8 Press
Residents criticize road conditions in Ra Ea Precinct
Russell Watson Jr of Silsbee objects to Howard Barrington's remark about Arriola Acres residents. He argues the precinct roads are in poor condition, causing locals to feel they have been misled and inconvenienced by the poor maintenance and responsibility.
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Howard Barrington
Arriola Acress
Barrington
Sailor William C. Pike Participates in Readex 1-77 Seas Exercise
Navy Fire Control Technician Seaman William C. Pike, son of Mr and Mrs Ollie E. Pike of Silsbee, took part in Exercise Readex 1-77 in the South China and Philippine Seas aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Henry B. Wilson. The operation, led by Vice Admiral Robert B. Baldwin of the Seventh Fleet, involved 22 ships and about 200 aircraft to test antisubmarine and antiair warfare readiness. Pike, a 1975 Silsbee High School graduate, joined the Navy in June 1975.
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Navy
William C. ‘Pike
Ollie E. Pike
Silsbee
South China
Philippine
Henry B. Wilson
San Diego
Robert B. Baldwin
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Oklahoma City
Seventh Fleet
Silsbee High School
Azalea Garden Club votes donation to Silsbee Library
The Azalea Garden Club met January 26 at Silsbee State Bank for a brief business session. The club voted to present a $25 donation to the Silsbee Public Library. Mrs. Bessie Burrell of Evadale led a program on Techniques of Drying Flowers. Mrs. Carla Hills is president and Mrs. Anita Wilson serves as program chairman.
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Azalea Garden Club
Silsbee State Bank
Silsbee Public Library
Bessie Burrell
Evadale
Carla Hills
Anita Wilson
Card of Thanks from Moshay Family for Support
The families of David and Detria Moshay express gratitude to friends during our recent tragedy. Special thanks to First Baptist Church and the Missin Department for the gifts and services. God bless each of you. Mrs. Willie B. Rance and Evelyn Moshay note their roles as mother-in-law and wife.
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David
Detria Moshay
First
Baptist
Willie B. Rance
Evelyn Moshay
Limited Meeting Held On FM 105 Improvement
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation will hold a limited meeting Monday February 28 1977 at 7 00 p m at Evadale High School to discuss a change in location and design for the FM 105 project from 0 mile south of FM 1131 to 1 7 miles north of Orange County Line. All affected property owners are invited to attend and express views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Evadale High School
Orange County
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Silsbee Bee
Texas
Texas Press
National Newspaper Association
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler Jefferson
R. L. Read
Charlie Warner
Leona Whitman
Fern McAdams
Taudis Hollyfield
Richard Weathersby
Harold Leigh
John.s. Basye James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
Linotype
Editorial
TMS
D Ic
Jim Hays
Bill
Crump
Amtrak
Conrail
Congressional Record Daily
You and
the Law
Bee
Yours
Russell Watson Jr
P.O
Silsbee, Tex
William C. Pike
South China Seas
Gibson's
Contag
Contac
Gelusil
John L. Meade
D. H. E. Munden Chiropractor
North Sth
R & B Country Store
Hardin, Jefferson, Jasper
Tyler
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