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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
2
From now until July 10 Texas lawmakers prepare to re convene to write a tax bill aiming to raise about 350 million for two years. Governor Price Daniel urges public input, prefers selective excise taxes and gas pipeline and franchise tax increases over broad sales tax.
Governor Daniel moves to form a citizen committee to study fiscal woes as a $2.6 billion general appropriations bill passes the Senate with no funding measure. The conference plan would raise general revenue to $385.5 million and boost welfare, hospital, and education spending, while a school teachers raise stalls without tax reform. Fourteen proposed amendments to Texas constitution head to the November 1962 ballot, including higher welfare ceilings, water storage purchases, land sales to non veterans, trial de novo appeals, and local control of beaches and traffic. Ratliff becomes president pro tempore between sessions amid other procedural shifts.
A public health advisory from the Texas State Department of Health Education cautions gardeners about safe insecticide use. It lists steps to avoid harm: read labels, keep products in original containers, store away from children and pets, avoid contact with skin or inhalation, cover food and water, and dispose of containers responsibly.
A Liberia born nurse recounts temptations overcome through embracing Jesus Christ and daily Bible reading. She credits the Bible as life’s chart and asks readers to seek God, study scripture, and spread the gospel. A closing note explains honey bees’ water carrying and storage roles.
The NSC cautions drownings claim 6 400 lives annually with misconceptions about who is at risk. Nearly 1 500 adults aged 25 44 drown each year and four fifths of victims are not swimmers. For Fourth of July safety Kuhli urges quick rescue actions and using floating objects to reach a struggling person.
Sealed bids will be received at the office of County School Superintendent News House until 4 p m June 15 for the purchase of the old Vo tan school house. Building to be moved and site cleared to the satisfaction of the school board. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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