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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
3
The Washington march mostly drew middle and upper middle class poverty fighters while few authentic poor attended. Speakers like Rev Abernathy and Robert Culp urged action, noting jobs exist if people work. The piece argues poverty can’t be legislated away and criticizes the march’s aims.
Both houses pass versions of the 1969 budget and move to conference. Gov. Connally’s liquor by the drink plan in mini bottles, a broad tax package, and sales tax hikes shape the revenue battle. Revenue projections show needs for more revenue as bills target $127 million in liquor taxes and $8 million from bottle taxes alongside club fees.
Legislation would raise beer and liquor fees, expand private club rules, permit minors in groceries for beer, ease state records access, and extend credit card sales. Air Board ginning rules clash with cotton interests while rural road funding faces shifts from state to city projects. Draft quotas drop in June with July inductions aimed at the Army.
Dee Editor argues that banning guns will not disarm law abiding citizens who defend themselves and their homesteads. He contends anti gun politicians aim to helplessize law abiders, suggesting a fear of potential backlash from those who might resist.
A three judge Federal Court ruled Texas disturbing the peace statute impermissibly broad. The Supreme Court allowed it to remain in effect pending review. Harris County case seeks 80 000 dollars damages from Crown Central Petroleum for pipeline trucking charges over five years.
A calendar page lists July events for Rotary B P W Nazarene Mission Soc Quail School Board Dodson Masons Roping VFW Arena Salt Fork SCC Panfork Youth Camp Eastern Star Jaycees Junior Boys and H Club Camp with dates and locations across community organizations.
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