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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
5
First dove season opens September 1 signaling hunting season for 1973. Landowners are urged to plan hunting leases with Extension Service and legal counsel, seeking experienced advisers. The piece warns that unregulated hunting harms landowners and wildlife and calls for responsible leasing and property stewardship.
The Record News endorses Amendment 8 to extend four year terms to statewide officers elected by the people including the governor and attorney general. Proponents argue longer terms allow better governance, reduce campaign costs, and lessen reliance on special interests. If approved, changes take effect in the 1974 general election. Wichita Falls Record-News.
The Texas Research League report argues Texas government works under its current structure and warns the cabinet form could lessen accountability. It notes 174 potential state agencies, but under 30 handle 99 percent of funds and staff, suggesting economy improvements lie in education and welfare financing rather than a full cabinet shift.
A collage of paraphrased aphorisms and lines from poets philosophers and theologians including Curtis Bryant Gray Hemans Photius Carlyle Newton More Piazza Hebrews Luther and others. The phrases reflect on prejudice faith mortality living peace and the enduring light of wisdom. The selection blends literary and religious reflections across eras.
The League argues cabinet based governance allows citizen participation and a governor with expanded fiscal power, while concerns linger on control over personnel below cabinet level. A new law will curb certain advertising while enabling legislative veto over reorganization. The Texas Pharmacy Board uses computers to list the 100 top prescribed drugs and post prices in pharmacies under H.R. 750.
The piece notes extensive government effort to curb false advertising by businesses, yet no equivalent funding or system to police misrepresentation by politicians. It argues recalls exist for faulty products but not for congressmen, highlighting the gap in accountability.
The piece riffs on timing in shirts and games and jokes about a grand slam at each bridge hand. It then pivots to a cynical quip about industrial guarantees and laws on working hours. It ends with a cheeky note about abstinence as a cure for hangovers.
The calendar highlights August events in Collingsworth County and promotes bank services at The Wellington State Bank. It mentions Bank Americard and MasterCharge credit cards and emphasizes professional experience in local business.
A dense listing shows city council, museum board, summer band, Vacation Bible School at 1st Christian, Quail Lions, 1st Christian Women, Dodson events, City Council and DAR, 4-H Horse Club, Kindergarten Registration, Cub Scout Swim Party, VBS at 1st Christian, VFW Auxiliary, 4-H Bake Show, Workshops, DPS license tests, Rotary, ASCS crop certification end date, Fundamental Baptist Bible School, Church of Christ guest speaker, Trinity Methodist Men Guild Youth Prayer, and choir activities. The items indicate broad civic, religious and youth activities across several organizations.
The brief notes a joint meeting of city and county boards including hospital and ambulance authorities, a Farm Bureau and Legion auxiliary, and various civic clubs. It lists participating groups such as the Garden Club Kiwanis Lions Masonic organizations and church auxiliaries, alongside planned events and in service sessions.
Local groups including Food Stamps Dodson Masons Eastern Star Rotary and Nazarene Missionary gather to discuss housing aid, inservice training, and community service initiatives. The meeting notes focus on collaboration between the Dodson NWMS chapter and area organizations.
The Wellington Quail Norwood Church Christ meeting and Nazarene revival activity are noted with the Wellington Quail Norwood groups hosting religious and community events. A 20 day visitation and Christian observances align with school openings and local social activities.
Community events include ambulance training organized by the Church of Christ and gospel meetings at Norwood Baptist. DPS Drivers License issued through the 1st Christian Board and SCD Board. Dodson Legion and Assa Brotherhood host volunteer ambulance board activities.
Marella and Salt Fork units stage a motorcycle races from Camp Red River, highlighting training maneuvers and camp events. Officials emphasize discipline, safety, and morale building amid the ongoing Guard program.
The article promotes securing finances with a Wellington State Bank savings account. It highlights choosing strong passwords, enabling two factor authentication, monitoring account activity, and setting up alerts to detect unusual transactions. It advises keeping personal data private and regularly reviewing statements.
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