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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
2
An era opinion arguing the dollar must stay backed by gold at 1/35 ounce, warning devaluation risks and gold-backed trust in the free world. Critiques federal currency shifts, silver certificates, and growing government spending shaping monetary power and potential dictatorships.
The text critiques emergency currency control by a tyrannical state and warns that rulers can manipulate public funds as benevolent policy. It argues that spending power depends on citizen vigilance and labels such money creation as dangerous and coercive. It also notes Ponkeys as the sole transport in Clovelly high street.
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith reports results from a statewide survey of 7,560 Texans showing taxes, water, and industrial development as the top concerns in home areas. Respondents cite municipal services, schools, transportation, and state versus federal control as ongoing worries.
Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Board of Corrections operate a dog raising program at Wynne State Prison Farm Huntsville under a 1962 inter-institution agreement. The plan includes expanding to hamsters rats rabbits and guinea pigs with Baylor holding first option on purchased animals and excess animals possibly sold to other institutions later.
A spool of thread is known as a reel of cotton in England, reflecting regional terminology for common sewing materials.
Eighty two of Texas 264 counties carry debt on pre 1949 road construction bonds. The Board of County and District Road Indebtedness reports state participation in bond retirement via gasoline tax funds, aiding roads added to the state system and rural road construction. Participation totaled 7,500,000 for the year ending August.
Employment prospects for 1962 graduates appear strong with recruiters on campuses and higher starting salaries. Liberal arts majors see notable pay jumps while untrained workers face shrinking opportunities as automation and new technologies push demand toward skilled, trained professionals.
COLLEGE STATION Texas A and M University reports a rise in the sale of quarters and sides of beef despite a trend toward smaller packages. Ed Tivacek a Texas Agricultural Extension Service specialist notes possible savings but cautions about cutting bulk from carcasses and differing value. It takes about 2.16 pounds of live animal to yield one pound of U S Choice beef in retail.
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