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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
3
A Perryton Herald note explains that vigilant neighbors protect homes when residents travel. It cites checking properties, collecting mail, and watching for odd activity as key. The message promotes Operation Crime Stop, urging reporting of suspicions to police and highlighting benefits for small towns where neighbors know each other.
Texas lawmakers wrap a record 873.3 million tax bill into law pending Gov. Preston Smith signature, eyeing a May 31 adjournment. Key provisions raise sales auto and cigarette taxes, franchise rates, and fuel taxes with a beer tax rollback plan in later liquor legislation. Governor Smith vetoes 10-2 jury verdict bill.
Auburn Alabama readers weigh in as the Auburn Bulletin reports opinions on male hot pants. Designers in New York and San Francisco push bold styles while opponents warn of clashing with tradition. A New York boutique plans 300 pairs for April at high prices, sparking controversy.
An editorial rant condemns prioritizing military security over welfare. It accuses policymakers of placing “things” before human values and hints at a debate over security and universal basic income. The piece fuses satire with critique, referencing rubles as a measure of guaranteed annual income.
St Josephs Hospital records list patient admissions from May 3 to May 10 including Mrs Virginia Hassell, Mrs Lee Hughey, C J Motsenbocker, Harley Hatch, Author Jones, Doyle Brown, D E Fulton, Pearl Strong, Ina Jeffers, William Benton, Earl Yarbrough, Don Martin, Danny Owens, J E Lowry, Inez Reding, Richard Needham, and Larry Oswalt. Earlier admissions and discharges noted, plus scattered editorial text about farming subsidies.
J A Thompson, 67, of Modesto California, died after a brief illness. He lived in California 29 years, 26 in Modesto. Survived by widow Eleanor M Thompson and three sons Walter C, John, Joe, plus daughter, mother Minnie Thompson, three sisters and three brothers, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He belonged to Faith South Baptist Church and Wood Colony Grange. He previously ran a garage and wrecking business in Wellington. He had significant ties to Collingsworth County over 45 years.
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