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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1961
Page
4
Gerald McCathern argues that while U S agriculture exports rise, they do not reduce the trade deficit because farming relies on petroleum for inputs and transport. He notes crude oil surges from 2.50 to 40 dollars, wheat prices fall, and calls for pricing grain to cover crude costs to genuinely balance trade.
The Wellington Leader calls for brief signed letters on topics of local to international interest. Letters must include the signer’s address and phone number, though not published, to be considered for publication.
Governor Bill Clements outlines a 30 day July 14 special session to tackle five items from ad valorem tax repeal to water fund creation and congressional redistricting. The plan centers on two emergencies: redistricting and Medical Practice Act extension, with politics shaping the agenda and potential shifts in incumbents.
The column argues for interim studies between legislative sessions to plan and refine laws and budgets. It notes hearings, bill drafting, and the need to anticipate registration and implementation, citing three proposed studies on agriculture criminal justice and narcotics traffic and inviting input to Senator Bill Sarpalius.
Senate votes include a 66 29 split defeating a 200 million Pentagon cut for 1982 operations and maintenance. Lloyd Bentsen and John Tower supported the motion. Crowell Jr. confirmed 72 25 as Agriculture Assistant for Natural Resources and Environment. Social Security debate split along party lines with 49 48 defeat of a cut opposition and a milder opposed resolution later adopted. Tower supported the opposition. Bentsen opposed.
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