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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1984
Page
6
A local reader notes a Sheriff’s Department deputy on duty near the 15th Street schools at lunchtime helps slow traffic where many students cross and gather. The 20 mph school zone rule is cited as effective in prompting drivers to focus.
Senator Bill Sarpalius argues Texas faces yearly alcohol abuse costs of about 5.5 billion dollars, nearly 15 million dollars daily, and calls for increased per capita spending on education and treatment. He notes national costs exceed 116 billion and that Texas currently spends only 1.60 dollars per person, urging public input via his Austin office.
As the December 10 contribution deadline approaches, public officials stage fundraisers statewide. Gov. White hosts a Houston bash for major contributors from 15 counties, while Land Commissioner Mauro plans a modest Austin event to retire his 1982 campaign debt. Other officials mail fundraising appeals amid a post-November rush.
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