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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1990
Page
5
A Wellington reader recalls an 17 year old domestic pact with Brenda placing outdoor duties on him. He endures weed pulling, leaf raking, sweeping, and mowing as his daily burden while his kids learn to operate the mower and broom. The piece also notes an itinerant sales ordinance idea and a local newspaper upgrade using a Macintosh driven academic fair results disk.
Stan McClendon thanks supporters in the hospital board election and urges county residents to back the hospital, doctors, and staff. A congressional note warns the Hawkins Downey childcare bill could force costs on families and regulate informal care nationwide, urging citizens to contact the White House.
Wellington Care Center residents enjoyed games led by Wanda Murry and volunteers Elise Wilson Lelon Downs and Bessie Tucker. Sing-alongs, piano, Bible study, and worship services were held with various leaders. Visiting relatives and friends joined residents, including from Wheeler, Dallas, Memphis, Amarillo, and Lubbock. In Austin, Gov Bill Clements faced a court dispute over public school funding while Judge Scott McCown defused a political bomb. Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby commented on the tense scene amid broader Texas finance debate.
Legislative struggle over school finance with two tax plans, fear of cuts to rich districts, and debate over a special master. Observers doubt the Legislature can act without new taxes, while party leaders clash with critics over cuts and accountability. Separately, an observer was sent to Floydada after harassment claims in school board elections. Governor Clements faces questions about vetoes linked to prior disputes, and UT plans honor President Bush with an honorary degree at May commencement.
Lloyd M Blackwell of Stamford and Dean Turner of Matador won three year terms as directors at Rolling Plains PCA stockholders meeting in Childress and Stamford on April 6 and 7. Retiring director W J Boykin was honored for decades of service. The association reported a 29.49 percent capital ratio and a 1989 net profit of 162000 after taxes, with strong asset quality and a Tier I rating. New nominating committee members were named by Mark Lundgren. President John S Rike III praised fiscal resilience.
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