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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1974
Page
2
R L Read Mrs Leona Whitman Harold Leigh Mechanical Department Mrs John S Basye James Johnson Controller Foreman Operator Linotype Operator Printer Pressman Billy Joe Williams Roy Cole Apprentice
Mitchell Colby explains how philanthropic foundations face increased public scrutiny since the 1969 Tax Reform Act. He notes 25 000 plus foundations, total assets about 25 billion dollars, and 1 5 to 2 billion in annual grants. Foundations offer flexible funding for public good and will continue shaping U S society.
In the congressional record Senator Gaylord Nelson argues that Watergate grand jurors receive only 20 dollars daily while government workers keep full salaries. He notes jurors face financial hardship when terms are long and cites resignations, urging corrective legislation for all federal grand juries.
In the Watergate courtrooms a federal judge earns 40000 dollars annually, prosecutors average 20000 dollars, and top defense counsels are paid 100 dollars per hour. The financially hurt groups are the prosecutions targets who may become defendants and the jurors. A proposed five dollar daily pay raise is viewed as insufficient.
County bond chairman Nelson Long reports December Levies EK and United States Savings Bonds sales in Hardin county reaching 30 344. For 1973 total bond sales hit 321 503 or 129 percent of the 250 000 annual goal. Texans bought 15 960 418 in Savings Bonds that month. Statewide 1973 bond sales totaled 222 144 125 at 108 percent of the 216.6 million goal, with 79 counties meeting their target.
Delegates in Austin grapple with slow progress toward a April 7 goal as education article talks drag into multiple sessions. President Price Daniel Jr. pushes for quick action on non controversial sections but warns recess may be needed until after May and June primaries. A separate Texas caucus poll shows White House interest after Nixon impeachment question. SEFAC allocates hundreds of thousands of gallons of emergency fuel to Rio Grande Valley Midland Odessa and other cities.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and UH Continuing Education announce a spring series on the Big Thicket with eight sessions from March 7 to April 25. Speakers include Dr. Pete Gunter, Dr. Harry Shafer, Dr. Paul Harcombe, Mrs. Geraldine Watson, Dr. Keith Arnold, George Bryan, Dr. J. P. Kennedy Jr., Dr. F. E. Abernethy, Bill Brett, and Congressman Bob Eckhardt. Enrollment is 30 dollars, free for 65 and over.
Two day bazaar at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont March 22 and 23 funds the Beaumont Symphony Orchestra. Handmade articles and games for children will be offered with background music by the Lamar University Shades of Cardinal and violinist Milburn Amy.
Public School Week observance for Mother Goose Kindergarten includes a continental breakfast this morning. Friday at 7 30 p m the class presents a one act playSpring is Coming at Prince Hall Villa with guest student Debra Harris from Lamar University who will share preschool highlights with parents.
The Wahan ka Camp Fire Girls met March 5 with nine girls present. Rhonda Black opened the meeting and the group discussed the dad daughter banquet and a field trip to Luby's. Indoor games were played, with Jackie and Donna as hostesses and refreshments served. Polly Curativo, reporter.
Legal notice announces sale of two 1972 Dodge four door sedans and one 1973 Dodge four door sedan with 400 cubic inch engines. Vehicles available for inspection at City Warehouse on Dardin Drive. Contact City Manager R M Hickerson at City Hall 250 Ernest Avenue or 385 2863 to submit bids or request details. City reserves right to waive formalities and accept best offer.
Miss Company located at 970 Hwy 96 South Silsbee Hardin County Texas applies to the County Judge for a Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit. Hearing set for 10:00 a m on March 18 1974 in the County Judge's office. Premises have not been licensed for such purposes before.
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