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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
2
Editorial staff and departments listed for a newspaper page. Names include R. L. Read, Tommy Read, Leona Whitman, Lee Kelly, Doris Woolley, and others with roles as publishers editors reporters and secretaries. Mechanical department and staff names also appear.
The Senate adds over 1.7 billion dollars to the administration’s 1 billion proposal for fiscal year 1972 changing pay scales for enlisted ranks E1 to E4 and junior officers. Airman basic would rise to 301.50 monthly in the Senate version versus 268.50 in the House and 201.90 in the admin plan. Second lieutenants would earn 612.30 under the Senate, 495 under the House, from a base of 450.60. A conference committee will reconcile the two chambers, as the administration seeks two-year distribution to ease the shift to an all volunteer force in 1973.
James B. Thomas, a 1971 Silsbee High School graduate, asks readers to mail letters to his naval training center in Orlando Florida. He lists Company 116 Service No B768122 and notes basic training in Florida with plans to attend electronics technician school. He requests hometown friends send letters to relieve loneliness and promises to reply.
Mrs Gladys E Clark of Beaumont will lecture at the Southeast Texas Genealogical and Historical Society on Researching Indian Lines She will cover tribes movements and current homes and explain how to obtain information for tracing Indian lineage The meeting is Wednesday July 7 at 730 p m in Nederland City Hall 1400 Boston Ave
Rep Will L Smith hailed Senate Bill 362 the Hazardous Substance Bill signed into law by Governor Preston Smith on June 16. The act tightens regulation of dangerous substances for children, requiring flame retardant fabrics in nightwear and clear labeling, with the Shriners Burns Institute backing the reform. The measure aims to cut burns and fatalities among Texas children and shifts oversight to the State Board of Health.
A Polk County resident was convicted of entering a developed area without a permit at Lesney Recreation Area in Angelina National Forest. Magistrate Charles K. Ruth imposed a 50 dollar fine, with Forest Supervisor Courtenay urging adherence to federal occupancy rules and noting penalties for violations.
The article states that members of Congress are immune from arrest for traffic violations while Congress is in session, a rule that limits police actions against lawmakers during official proceedings.
The 28 minute 16mm color Astrodomain film on the Astrodome Astrohall and related attractions is offered on free loan. Texas Educational Aids provides access via mail address 4725 Main St Houston TX 77002 or by calling 5263687. Also available are Baseballs Booming Year What Makes an All Star and the 1970 World Series film with durations of 26 26 40 minutes respectively.
A historical claim states Paul Revere crafted George Washington's initial set of dentures. The assertion links Revere, a silversmith, to Washington's dental furnishings in early U.S. history.
Hardin County residents planning trips nationwide face higher costs as AAA data show travel expenses up 16 percent daily versus two years ago. A two-person trip costs about 46 dollars per day for essentials, with meals 2 dollars higher, lodging up 3 dollars, and gas up 50 cents. Annual ownership costs average 1550 per year per car at 10,000 miles, including 425 for fuel and maintenance and 1125 for insurance and depreciation. Local car ownership totals about 18.8 million dollars yearly, with service stations earning 3.159 million.
The 62nd Legislature enacts child life preserver rules for motorboats and adds mandatory Coast Guard approved devices for canoes and sailboats after Sept 1. An ongoing registration requirement for all motorboats with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department begins January 1, 1972.
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