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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
5
Residents of Dodson and Route 1 appeal to the Post Office Department and lawmakers to stop the planned closing of their small rural post office. Senator Lloyd Benteen has called for rescission of closures, arguing the post office remains vital for local residents and new businesses.
A Wichita Falls Record News columnist recalls Weatherford’s once famed 100-pound melons shipped by Amon Carter and laments the shift to Rio Grande Valley fruit. He argues air conditioning cools the taste of watermelons, diminishing their former joy in hot summer days.
Las Animas enforces a city ordinance requiring owners of private lots to clear weeds trash and rubbish between June 15 and July 15. If ignored city crews perform the work and bill the property owner with a 10 percent penalty if not paid when certified.
Texas reports 62 dams needing major repair and 600 more require work or permits. University land leases yield 5.6 million in bonuses to fund the Permanent University Fund. Supreme Court and state court rulings touch on Sabine River boundary, grand juries, and tax refunds. TYC seeks 87 million budget for 1978 79 and field oil purchase data show higher demand.
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