Kanza alfalfa variety touted for high yield and resilience
In Collingsworth County Texas, JW Lefty Thomas promotes Kanza alfalfa as a money crop with strong insect and disease resistance, winter hardiness, and high forage yields. The variety tested in 10 states shows superior four year yields averaging over two tons per cutting against ten other varieties.
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Great Plains
Collingsworth
Lefty) Thomas
Plymouth
Extension Service
Thomas
Lefty Thomas
Agens
Jack
Kanza
Cody
Buffalo
South Central Great Plains States
Texas Constitutional Amendment 11 on November 7 1972 ballot
Public notice outlines HJR 95 amending Article IV Section 17 to allow the Lieutenant Governor acting as Governor during vacancy to receive the same compensation as the Governor and adds Section 24a to pay the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House a $22 500 annual salary. The amendment will be voted on November 7 1972 with ballots marked for or against.
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State OF
Texas
Senate
House of Representatives
Texas constitutional amendment on compensation of county officers
A proposed 1972 Texas constitutional amendment (HJR 41) would require all district and county officers in counties over 20,000 population to be paid on a salary basis, with precinct officers and sheriffs in smaller counties subject to commissioner's court decisions. The measure sets salary mandates for specific roles beginning 1949 or 1973 and directs fee allocations to county treasuries. The election is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1972.
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State OF
Texas
Commissioners Courts
Commissioners Court
Justices of the Peace
Collingsworth County FARM NEWS Insecticides and garden pests
The column discusses long term use of insecticides in farming and home gardens, noting overuse and the need to inspect plants before spraying. It advocates natural pest controls to reduce dependence on pesticides and to emphasize proper pesticide value.
Local Visits Across Texas From Dodson to Breckenridge
Mr and Mrs Howard Hunt of Dodson visited Lawn area south of Abilene to see Mr and Mrs D L Peterson and sons who formerly lived there. Ben Karnes of Irving and Alexa Karnes of Breckenridge visited Mrs R L Karnes with a short stay. Henry A Young of Phoenix visited his sister and the Atkinson families in the area for several days.
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Howard Hunt
Dodson
Lawn
Abilene
D.L
Bud) Peterson
R.L. Karnes
Ben Karnes
Irving
Alexa Karnes
Breckenridge
Karnes
Henry A. Young
Phoenix, Arizona
A.V. Atkinson
Ansel Atkinson
Constitutional Amendment Exempts Residency Tax Value for Seniors
Public notice outlines a Texas constitutional amendment to Section 1 as amended by Article VIII that would exempt at least $3,000 of assessed value of residence homesteads for residents age 65 and older from ad valorem taxes under certain conditions. It permits counties cities towns and districts to adopt this exemption by local action or by voter petition and election, with debt provisions continuing if pledged.
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State OF
Texas
Vals
Public Notice on Ballot Amendment HJR 68 Texas 1972
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment HJR 68 in Texas to revise procedures for proposing amendments and publishing notices. It details legislative approval by two thirds, publication requirements, official notices, and election procedures, with the amendment wording to appear on the ballot.
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State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Secretary of State
Prospects Good As Dove Season Opening Nears
The mourning dove season opens Friday September 1 in two parts. Part one runs to October 14 and part two from January 6 to January 21 1973. Collingsworth County reports good dove prospects based on summer sightings per County Agent Don Reeves. Daily bag limit is 10 and possession limit 20.
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Collingsworth
Don Reeves
Kromer Joins Sanitary Pollution Program in Oklahoma
Jimmy Kromer of Vinson joins the Sanitary Pollution Program for Jackson and Harmon Counties in Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University at Stillwater.
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Jimmy Kromer
Vinson
Jackson
Harmon Counties
Oklahoma
Mr. Kromer
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater
Hunting regulations note firearm and access restrictions
The rules specify hours from 12 noon to sunset. Hunters may not hunt from public roads or road rights of way. Shotguns must be plugged permanently to a three-shell capacity and may not exceed 10 gauge. Doves may not be hunted with rifles.
Constitutional amendment allows counties to trim school funds
Section 6b would let a county commissioners court cut its county permanent school fund and distribute the reduction to independent and common school districts on a per scholastic basis. Funds may be used to reduce district indebtedness or fund permanent improvements while preserving tax on school lands. The state aid remains unaffected.
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State OF Texas
Commissioners Court
Public Notice Constitutional Amendment 17 on Ballot
Texas voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment Number 17 (HJR 58) at the November 7, 1977 general election. The measure sets annual salaries of $8,400 for Senators and Representatives and per diem of $12 for 120 days of a regular session and 30 days of a special session, plus mileage at $2.50 per 25 miles.
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State OF
Texas
House of Representatives
Senate
House of Rep
Texas constitutional amendment on four year terms on ballot
Public notice outlines proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution for the November 7 1972 general election. It seeks four year terms for the governor lieutenant governor attorney general comptroller treasurer general land office commissioner and secretary of state with related duties and residency provisions. The text specifies organization timing and salary terms for elected state officers.
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State of
Texas
General Land Office
Secretary of State
Lamar County Hospital District Abolished under Texas Amendment
Public notice states Section 6 of Article 1X is amended to abolish the Lamar County Hospital District on the amendment's effective date. Lamar County Commissioners Court may arrange transfer or disposal of district assets. Ballots at the general election after 1972 will include voting for or against abolishing the district.
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State OF Texas
Lamar County Hospital
Commissioners Court of
Lamar County
Public Notice on Constitutional Provisions for Offic e Holds in Texas
Public notice summarizes constitutional sections limiting holding more than one civil office and defining exceptions for National Guard, notaries, and certain officials. It discusses eligibility to serve on local government bodies while receiving state pay and rules on state employees not being barred from such posts. It references amendments and Sections XVI 33 and 40, plus election context in November.
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State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
United States
Tate
Suc
Constitutional amendment on ballot SJR 70 Texas 1972
Public notice details the November 7 1972 general election ballot item SJR 70 proposing amendments to Sections 33 and 40 of Article XVI to allow or restrict holding multiple offices and govern directors of soil and water conservation districts. The text enumerates exemptions for National Guard and other reserves and outlines eligibility and conflict rules.
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State of
Texas
National Guard
National Guard Reserve
Officers Reserve Corps
United States
Organized Reserves
United States Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Air Force Navy
Thei
Treasury
Air National Guard of
Air National Guard Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
United Sates
Soil and Water Conservation
Soil and Water Conservation District
United States Army, Navy
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Amarillo Hospital
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Collingsworth General Hospital
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Maxine Lockhart
San Antonio
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W.T. McKinney
Marvin Seale
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