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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1974
Page
2
The notice sets annual rates at four dollars for Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and five dollars for all other areas. Names of staff and departments such as Mechanical Department Foreman-Operator Linotype Operator and Printer-Pressman appear, including Harold Leigh and James Johnson among others.
The article cites examples of odd government outlays such as $117 250 for the Board of Tea Tasters and $35 000 for chasing wild boars in Pakistan. It notes other items including furnishings, a history of comic books, and teaching mothers play, suggesting broad taxpayer criticism and calls for reform.
A persuasive piece highlights how one vote can decide elections and shape political history. It cites historic examples such as Texas joining the United States and presidential choices by the Electoral College.
Den 4 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met Tuesday at Mrs. Vivian Stines home with six boys. All seven boys attended the pack meeting and six earned Silver Arrows while one earned the Bobcat Badge. Chris Jones won first in the Pinewood Derby car race. Troy Stines, reporter.
Harold R Battle joins the Marine Corps Reserve. He, son of Mr and Mrs Hi R Battle Sr of Silsbee, was sworn in Houston and designated to depart April 80 for training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California. He is a 1973 Silsbee High School graduate and married to Anita Key Terry of Fred.
Dr. James Dunn of the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission denounced legalized parimutuel betting in Texas as deceptive gambling propaganda. He argued horse racing is legal but betting is not, warned against local option myths, and urged voters to reject the May 4 referendum to protect families and curb crime.
Warren High School freshman Gary Jeffcoat earned a state number sense bid by finishing second at the Kilgore regional on April 20. Warren participants also included Eddie Wise Jr. who took second in shot put, with regional entrants in literary events and track and field listed among classmates and family.
Army private Herman Howard Jr., 22, is stationed at Fort Hood Texas with the 18th Support Brigade. He serves as a generator mechanic in Headquarters Company of the Brigade's 16th Signal Battalion. His parents live in Silsbee and his wife Garri also resides there.
Two Hardin County 4-H rifle teams competed in the District 11 4-H Rifle Contest in Houston. The senior team placed fifth and included Max Turner George Thompson Randy Dorrell and Jule Brown from Lumberton Pine Ridge and Kountze clubs. The junior team finished fourth with Stacy Lutz Robert Zoschke Thomas Fuller and James Armstrong from Lumberton.
The article explains a Texas constitutional convention proposal giving counties the power to enact ordinances if a majority of residents approve. It outlines home rule thresholds, potential county mergers, and separate ballot items for county home rule. It notes future coverage of a Finance Article and new tax rate limits for cities and counties.
A Lumberton resident urges support for Pete Trest in the May 4 election to fix Petition 4 roads. The letter cites prior failed projects, praise for past highway work, and complaints about a former commissioner’s finances and promises, urging steady improvement.
Texas Secretary of State Mark W. White Jr asks publishers to encourage full participation in the May 4 party primary elections. He cites the newspaper’s influence and offers assistance to boost turnout among all qualified voters statewide.
The South East Texas Manpower Area Planning Council will meet May 8 1974 at 4 p.m. in Lamar University Letter Student Center Room 112. Secretariat John Bartlett says the time and place change aims to boost turnout during this critical program designation period.
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