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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
4
A Friday morning grain sorghum tour in Collingsworth highlights irrigation, narrow row planting, chemical herbicides, and new varieties. The North West Texas Research Demonstration program leads the event with Extension Service and Experiment Station support.
Babson argues that about 19 million Americans over 65 form a large, active market ignored by many advertisers. He notes a New York TV program with NYU's help targets seniors with tips on fitness, shopping, wills, home repair, and part time jobs while social security funds support 11 million retirees and 8.7 million dependents.
Public notice announces proposed constitutional amendment eleven to be voted on November 8 1966 in Texas. It seeks authorization for up to 200 million in Texas Water Development Bonds and expansion of the Water Development Fund for reservoirs and related facilities with long term contracts and sale or lease provisions under General Law.
The piece argues Medicare will bolster buying power for seniors by covering hospital costs and physician services. As of July most over 65 are protected, with about 95 percent enrolled in the voluntary doctors’ coverage, encouraging travel and discretionary spending despite rising prices.
A reader-letter style piece blasts Supreme Court Justice Douglas and other justices for perceived personal and professional lapses. It criticizes calls for job creation for the unfit and cites Civilian Review Boards in New York City and Saigon to curb police and military brutality.
Personal income and health cost protections under Social Security Act coverage reassure savers and shoppers. Public Assistance reaches over 8 million, unemployment benefits may aid 3 million plus in 1966, while widespread pensions temper reaction to stock and world events, sustaining purchases.
The American Trucking Associations reports the nation now has 13.3 million registered trucks, a rise from about 700 vehicles when records began around six decades ago, reflecting vast growth in the trucking industry.
Public notice announces Constitutional Amendment Number Sixteen for the November 8, 1966 election. The measure amends Texas Article I, Sections 3 and 4 to set the date when newly elected legislators take office and to require the governor to issue the proclamation for the election.
Proposed constitutional amendment to create Airport Authorities in one or more counties with power to issue bonds and levy taxes to build and operate airports. Elections to approve, with representation by population and minimum one director per county, plus optional expansion and state carrier tax carveout. Governor set proclamation timing.
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