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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1962

Page

5

Tents Not Pits: Prisoners Live in Tents Within Texas Walls

Ben Ezzell argues in The Canadian Record that housing prisoners in tents inside Texas Department of Corrections facilities is not cruel or unusual punishment. He notes overcrowding as a bigger issue and compares tent living to military experiences, asserting tents can be adequate shelter when inside secure prison compounds.

Texas Department of Corrections Texas United States Armed Forces Wartie New Guiana Vietnam Korea Huntsville Farma TDC Ben Ezzell Canadian Record

Faith Quest: College Student Finds Answer in Colossians

Fay Frei, shaken by a professor's atheist arguments, prayed for certainty and opened her Bible to Colossians. The verse warned against philosophy and deceit, which she says settled her beliefs. The piece invites readers to request a free Gospel of John from the Christian Bible Society in Nashville.

Fay Frei Faye Faye Frei Christian Bible Society Nashville

Clements Pursues 1983 Special Session For Property Tax Repeal

Texas lawmakers plan a summer session to repeal the ad valorem tax amid a lawsuit potential back taxes near 1 billion. Gov. Clements ordered focus on the tax, with other issues set aside, as campaigns run into runoffs and endorsements roll in.

Austin Texas Bill Clements Clements Midwestern University GOP House Senate Bill Clayton Lloyd Doggett House Appropriations Committee

Willow Creek Garden Club Fund Drives Local Groups

Ambiguous text hints at a Willow Creek event with the Garden Club and a fund drive. References include Scout Troop 431 and Little League involvement, suggesting a community fundraiser or sponsorship in connection with ambulance service and youth groups.

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