Read 1M Editor and Publisher Charlie Warner
Local newspaper masthead lists R L Read as editor and publisher with Charlie Warner, reporter-photographer staff, and Mrs Fern McAdams as society editor. Names for other roles include Mrs Barbara Pari and Lola-Bur as feature writer with mentions of secretary Truinns and weatherspy controller.
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R. L. Read
Charlie Warner
BRS
Lio x Whitman Society
Fern McAdams
Truinns
Richard Weatherspy
Barbara Pari
Lola-Bur
Talk of the Town
UPS Rate Hike Cut as Court Finds No Need for Increase
The article cites a Washington Post piece praising UPS for a highly efficient national parcel service. A three-commissioner board rejected a 5 percent rate rise, granting only 3 percent, noting lack of competition yet defending UPS’s pricing. The piece contrasts UPS with the Postal Service and argues public needs justify universal service obligations.
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Philip M. Crane
U.S
Privat Company
Addmministration
GSA
United Parcel Service
Fine, Wiehington Post
UPS
Stephen M. Aus
Cresee
Interstate Commercce Commissar
TOC
TV Ni
Cat Men Girly
Postal Service
Silsbee 4-H Club Meeting Planned for Monday
Youth and parents in Silsbee discuss forming a 4-H Club at Read Turrentine School cafeteria on Monday September 26. Principal details include program goals, no membership dues, and election information. contact 246-3903 for more information.
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Silsbee
Read Turrentine
Ypodsy
Toy Smith
Asl Boven
Toying with politics and quirky misread voter tale
A lighthearted column recalls Alice Grace Toy, a portland dog owner misregistered as a voting age 18 daughter, with minty mailings from AKC and tax forms while she plans not to vote. It juxtaposes trivia on stress driving risks, quirky office incentives, and moonshine courtroom banter.
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Alice Grace Toy
Portsland
Ore
Alice
Montald Selmauzer
Barbara Toy
American Kennel Association
Alice G. Yoy
Gerald
University of Michigan
Rate hike for Southwestern Bell may be delayed to next year
The proposed 298.3 million Southwestern Bell Telephone rate increase faces a lengthy review. PUC deadlines, public notices, and hearings stretch over the next 125 days after Oct. 7 with likely action by mid to late December. Texas officials challenge the proposal as excessive and seek suspension.
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Austin
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Texse Public Utility Commission
PUC
Bell
Willield Durin
John Bell
Commission
Texas Municipal League
Texas Sees Rising Federal Aid Share for State
A Texas study by Comptroller Bob Bullock shows federal aid now makes up about a quarter of total state government revenue. In 1975 Texas governments received over 2.2 billion dollars, with aid growth easing to 3.4 percent that year. Texas ranked fifth in total federal aid and 47th in per capita receipts, with 62 cents returned for each dollar Texas contributes in federal income taxes.
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Texas
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Connally Takes Texas Ford Campaign Leader Role
Former Texas governor John Connally becomes head of the Ford 1976 campaign in Texas after declining national duties. He promises an aggressive statewide effort to pressure Jimmy Carter on key issues, with Texans for Ford forming to appeal to independent and conservative Democratic voters and State Rep. Ray Hutchison slated as Connallys Texas deputy.
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John Connally
President Ford
Texas
Connally
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Texans For Ford
Ray Hutchison
Dallas
Governor’s Office releases school district property value data
Public disclosure releases by the Governor’s Office detail taxable property values for school districts. The data set lists district by district totals, enabling voters and researchers to compare fiscal resources and tax bases across regions.
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Governor’s Office
Carter Mondale Lead In Texas Poll Over Ford Dole
An Austin market research poll of 400 voters across 126 counties shows 51 percent favor Carter Mondale over Ford Dole, with 38 percent for Ford Dole, 7 percent undecided, 3 percent no answer, and 1 percent opposed to both. Younger voters tilt toward Carter Mondale while Texans identify variedly as conservative or moderate.
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Austin
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
Gerald Ford
Robert Dole
Tenis
Henson - Hopkins
Carter - Mondale
Bord - Dole
Texas
Pereent
Armune
David E Hezelip Selected for Aircraft Technical Training
Airman David E. Wazelip, son of Mr and Mrs William C Hart of Lumberton Rt 4, has been chosen for technical training at Sheppard AFB Texas in Air Force aircraft maintenance. He recently finished basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and studied the Air Force mission organization and customs and received instruction in human traditions. Airman attended Lumberton High School.
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David E. Wazelip
William C. Hart
Rt. 4
Lumberton
Sheppard Afb
Tex
Air Force
Lackland Afc
Tovelio
Lumberton High School
District Governor To Visit Lions Club On September 21
George P L Puteh Jr of Wen derson District 251 will visit Silshee Lions Club and speak at their Tuesday noon meeting at Silshee Country Club on Sept 24. Fuich with 28 years of Lions attendance is active in civic and Masonic orders. Silebee Lions announce their annual light bulb sale begins Oct 4.
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George PL Puteh Jr
Wenderson
Silshee
Renovate an Old House Advice Booklets Offered
The U S Department of Agriculture publishes Renovate an Old House to help buyers assess aging homes. Readiness checks cover foundation, damp basements, wood decay, termites, roof leaks, and utility systems. Get the 25 cent booklet from the Consumer Information Center Pueblo Colorado 81069.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
The
Consumer Information Center
Dept
Pueblo
Colo
Consumer Information
General Services Administration
Mormon Elders Begin Two Year Mission in Texas Houston Area
Elders K B Wright and J D Peterson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begin a two year, volunteer mission in the Texas Houston Mission region spanning from Southeast Texas to Jennings Louisiana. Wright hails from Ogden Utah Peterson from Cowley Wyoming. Wright aims to promote family unity and home based teachings like Family Home Evening while planning further studies after service.
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K. B. Wright
J. D. Peterson
Church of Jesus Christ For Latter-Day Saints
Mormon
Silsbee
Texas
Houston
Southeastern
Jennings
Mormon Church
Wright
Ogden
Utah
Peterson
Cowley
Wroming
Church of Jesus Christ
Public Notice on Texas Constitutional Amendments Bond Plans
Voters are advised of two proposed constitutional amendments S J R 49 and HJ R 99 from the Texas Legislature. The first would authorize up to 400 million in water development bonds with two thirds legislative approval and new project safeguards. The second would raise water development bonds from 100 million to 200 million for grants and loans aiding water quality.
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Ilinois
S.J.R
Texas
Mississippi River
Texas Water Development Board
Consumer debt collection rights and protections in Texas
The Consumer Protection Division explains steps to handle debt problems by contacting creditors to arrange reduced and extended payments. It warns against deceptive practices by collectors, notes legal rights under Texas and federal law, and cites past court actions by the office against improper collection methods. Contact the division or the Texas Consumer Credit Commissioner for help.
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Austin
Consumer Protection Division
Texas
Texas’ Consumer Credit Commissioner
Rainbow Bluebirds Meet At Leader’s Home
The Rainbow Bluebirds gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Lyn Smith’s home with 10 members. Jill Worley lit candles, Stacy Smith led the Bluebird Wish, and a name game plus a story were shared. Sonja Fields earned patches from last year and Jill Worley was elected reporter.
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Rainbow Bluebirds
Lyn Smith
Jill Worlevy
Stacy Smith
Bluebird
Radio Classes In Buna On Amateur Radio Initiation
The Southeast Texas Amateur Radio Club will sponsor novice and general class courses in Buna starting September 23 from 7 to 9 pm. Location to be announced. For more information call C. B. Franklin at 994-8809 Buna.
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Buna
Southeast Texas Amateur Radio Club
C. B. Franklin
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