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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1975
Page
2
Senator John Tower introduces S.1985 to promote direct marketing of farm produce from growers to consumers. The act envisions pilot USDA programs, a $5 million appropriation, annual surveys, and reports, claiming it could cut consumer costs by 20 percent and double farmers' earnings by reducing middleman percentages.
Crumps Grass Roots Comment notes that S.1985 will draw attention from farm product retailers and the large middleman workforce. The bill might have faded from the Congressional Record if the daily scan did not preserve it.
The Piney Wood CBers held their fourth meeting of the year on June 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Keel. New officers were elected including Ronnie Breaux as vice president Ralph Lulue as artist and Thomas Keel as communication officer. Mr and Mrs Otha Loggins were chosen Mother and Father of the club.
Austin Comptroller Bob Bullock warned that Texas will have a minimal balance after paying bills in the next two-year budget period. He credits governor vetoes welfare cuts and new tax officers for preserving about 27 million dollars amid 12.1 billion in expenditures.
The Texas Comptroller touts federal revenue sharing as a stable fiscal tool since 1972, noting about $300 million received for the state and substantial local aid. He highlights quarterly federal checks, prudent short term investments yielding 5 to 8 percent, and a $100 million annual allocation with no strings attached, emphasizing earnings and timely use for state needs.
College Station reports that new fiber and fabric warranty standards take effect July 4 1975. Texas A&M Extension Service specialist Claudia Mitzel notes warranties differ as full or limited and prohibits the lone use of the word guarantee on ads. Tags must warn consumers to protect warranties, with procedures to implement the law taking about a year.
USDA announces old 50-cent 2 and 5 dollar food stamps remain usable through August 31. New 1 5 and 10 series issued March 1 with a June 30 spending deadline for old stamps at retailers. Old coupons redeemable by grocers through September 30. change effective July 1, 1975, published in Federal Register July 9.
The Beaumont Adult Single Club meets July 16 at 8 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church Harrison and Longfellow in Beaumont. Mrs. Dorothy Dixon says a popular local band will provide music for dancing.
Since 1944 the Veterans Administration has guaranteed about nine billion GI home loans valued at more than $112 million, supporting veterans in securing housing through federal guarantees and lender partnerships.
The Negro Cemetery League will convene on Saturday July 12 at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple at West Avenue J and 15th Street. Frank Garrett, president, thanked Black citizens for Memorial Day cemetery cleaning efforts and urged continued support.
The Kountze Nursing Center outline July events under activities director Mrs. Bobbie Dean and Mrs. Nola Baker. July 4 featured Independence Day with flag distribution and an American history discussion and barbecue meal. National Cherry Week runs July 7-12, July 11 includes National Cheer Up Day and National Frank's Day, and July 18 marks International Railway Day. A Day of Appreciation for Our Good Children is July 25 with visits by children.
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