Capitol clash over Texas school finance to close schools
Gov Bill Clements and Democrats clash over a new sales tax and school funding plan as the Texas Supreme Court threatens to shut schools. Justice Mauzy says the legislature has run out of soap and no extensions are planned, while lawmakers explore prepayment options and possible court-backed extensions. The fight foreshadows future reforms of the state’s judicial selection system.
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Virus hits Wellington Leader Macintosh network
An article reports a computer virus infected several Macintosh systems including the Wellington Leader printers, a high school, a library, the superintendent’s office, and a resident’s machine. It slowed operations but was disinfected with proper software. The piece notes the virus likely originated in Europe and spread via floppy disks. The second item discusses science linking electricity to cancer and jokes about returning to caveman times.
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Wellington Senior Class Thanks for Pageant Coverage
Letter from Israel Luna thanks the Wellington Senior Class for publicity of the Miss Wellington Pageant and other events including fundraisers and the laser-printer loan. Marie Rainey Finch requests address correction for a past article noting the Clovis California address and a postal issue.
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A roster of participants includes Roy Dean Cardwell of Dilton Oklahoma Lee Wayne Lacy of Miami Florida Charlie Love of Phoenix Arizona Allen Murdock of Fairfax Virginia Glenn Roberts of North Highlands California and several others across Texas and nearby states including Lubbock Pampa Plainview Azle Garland Grapevine Stinnett Odessa and Dimmitt with ladies noted as Mrs. W Mrs S D Winegeart Mrs Jack Clark and Edyth M Jackson
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