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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1967
Page
5
State level to local boards must hold open meetings under Senate Bill 94. Grand juries and certain exempt meetings remain off limits unless a public hearing is requested. Connally praised the measure as historic and aimed at informing the public about governmental affairs.
Editorials condemn rising student violence against teachers in New York City junior high schools. Two-thirds of faculty walked out after clashes with students over physical abuse, urging reform and better conduct to protect education and ensure ideas replace blows.
State lawmakers finish the 60th session in Austin with big gains across education welfare and health. Highlights include a 2.4 billion 1968 budget no tax bill passage, major teacher and state employee pay increases, Medicaid expansion, education funding boosts, city sales tax authority, labor safety and unemployment improvements, a consumer credit code and open meetings law. Some governor proposals fell short and a cigarette stamp payment bill was vetoed.
Editor letter questions Humphrey urging youths on pay rolls and new laws restricting teen work. criticizes Dr Fletcher on individual conscience and outdated codes. References bond optics, cigarette stamps revenue, legislator salaries rise, and federal funds for urban unrest. Ends with satire on youth rule and future leaders.
Local bank notes June events for farmers and businesses. Wellington Leader urges readers to check dates and obtain personalized checks with magnetic ink as required by law.
A community gathering lists groups including 4-H Roundup, Norwood YH YF, Assembly of God Youth Camp, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, VFW Auxiliary, Wellington VFW, and related civic clubs. Meetings cover club activities and notices from City Council and Scout Troop 31.
Local organizations including Norwood Lions Wesleyan Guild and Builders Club plan events amid school boards council and fire department activity. 4-H Horse Club Scouts Troop 31 and Methodist Board host Children’s Day and Sunday singing as community groups coordinate.
Salt Fork LCD supervisors review the Rotary Housing Authority matter as B&PW official Dodson and Masons stakeholders participate in the session. The meeting covers oversight, funding, and potential program impacts on local housing initiatives.
Local clubs and churches including Jaycees Flag Day events Kiwanis Scout Troop 32 4-H Rodeo Baseball Camp National Guard Camp and Vacation Bible School are scheduled with associated groups such as North Fork Baptist Dodson Nazarene Assembly of God Faith Baptist and Wells Fargo in an apparent community calendar.
Readers note a listing of local organizations including 1st Baptist and 1st Methodist churches the Farmers Union Jaycee Ettes 4 H Horse Club Swim for Health Vk Church of Christ and the Fire Department Quail YH YF 4H Horse Club as part of a community notice seeking support and participation.
Multiple faith groups and civic clubs announce a Swim for Health Week and related activities. Programs include Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Jaycees, Lions, 4-H, Kiwanis, and Sagebrush Arts. Tentative Dress Revue, Sunday school, and youth fellowship planned amid summer events.
Lloyd Stice, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah M. Stice of Dozier, was commissioned a second lieutenant after graduating from the Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning on May 22. He completed training in leadership, small unit tactics, infantry weapons, map reading, guerrilla warfare, and counterinsurgency. His wife Shirley resides in Samnorwood, Texas.
A Dallas professor notes bird watching can be strenuous and certain birds demand more attention than others, highlighting the challenges of the hobby.
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