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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
4
The Collingsworth County Fair is three weeks away and calls for early planning especially in agriculture to ensure top quality exhibits. Local businesses and organizations are urged to participate in the opening parade with floats or decorated vehicles to boost county spirit. The fair aims to showcase Collingsworth as a productive county and a prime American locale.
A column contrasts equality of opportunity with leveling income and state ownership problems in Sweden. It cites a Swedish teachers strike and cites the Treasury finding that 55 of 1,203 American millionaires paid no taxes, critiquing political reform promises and lobbying power in Washington.
A legal discussion outlines how courts value lost or damaged personal belongings. Damages usually reflect original cost minus depreciation, with full-set losses possible, while sentimental value is generally not compensated. The piece notes a Texas district court case on redistricting and possible Supreme Court review.
The column critiques delays by the House Judiciary Committee in investigating Justice William Douglas while discussing welfare eligibility rulings and a statewide auto insurance premium cut. It notes a tourism uptick in Texas with multiple attractions reporting higher visitation despite drought, and mentions reapportionment questions tied to legislative actions.
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