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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
5
A Wellington shopping appeal highlights local stores with wide varieties of Christmas gifts and trinkets. It urges residents to buy local to avoid travel costs and enjoy competitive prices without leaving town.
Preston Smith outlines a gala inauguration on January 21 with a noon parade and multiple balls, a revival of 1950s pomp, while Texas Liquor Control Board hearings push for varied club regulations and cash-only drink purchases. Federal and state courts issue rulings affecting a Fort Hood case and a San Antonio robbery conviction.
The Crossroads report outlines a proposed 10 billion Texas Water Plan with two large canal systems to move surplus water across North Texas to the Plains and Gulf Coast. It would be federally financed with state loans, seeking voter approval in November 1970 and raising the water development fund to 2 to 3.5 billion dollars. The plan anticipates a 2020 population of 30 million and calls for detailed planning starting in 1980.
The 107 inch telescope at McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis was officially dedicated. Supported by UT, NASA and NSF, the 10 story domed scope enhances Mars atmosphere studies and exoplanet research with 200 attendees and university officials present.
Extension food specialists at Texas A&M report about 3 000 different salad dressings on the market. Vegetable oil is the major ingredient in all kinds.
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