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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
7
The message says commencement is a wakeup call for more education beyond high school, stressing technicians over universal college paths. It notes growth in technical schooling, health care training, and traditional courses, with the Panhandle expanding offerings to meet rising demand.
Editors note a shift toward moving populations from congested cities to rural areas and small towns. They argue urban renewal fails and urge boosting job creation in smaller cities to retain residents and improve air, water, and living conditions nationwide.
Texans showed strong demand for new leadership as May 6 primaries produced clear runoff paths. Dolph Briscoe and Frances Farenthold surged in the Democratic race. Farenthold upset Ben Barnes while Gov. Smith trailed. Republican contenders Henry Grover and Albert Fay lead. Bill Hobby and Wayne Connally vie for lieutenant governor. Hill narrowly avoided runoff for attorney general. Incumbents largely stayed atop. Calvert forced into runoff. Yarborough challenges Tower. Expected 14 new Texas Senate faces and 12 GOP–DEM general election battles.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections from thinkers like Demosthenes Cicero Fisher Ames Walter Savage Landor and Benjamin Franklin on eloquence, reading the Bible, enthusiasm and living freely. The passages touch on ambition truth in adversity and the value of listening and thoughtful speech.
In Crossroads U S A D E Scott argues that pride in skilled work has faded. He cites bricklayers public officials farmers and workers as examples of shrinking satisfaction from superior effort and courtesy.
The text defines princess royal as the English title for the monarch’s eldest daughter and explains royal lineage. It notes hoosegow as slang for prison from sailing days and traces it to the Spanish juzgo. It states hydrogen is the lightest element, highly reactive, with Cavendish credited for its discovery in 1766.
Attorney General Martin praised a U S Supreme Court special master's ruling granting Texas the western half of Sabine River Sabine Lake and Sabine Pass while denying Louisiana full control The decision stems from a suit filed in 1969 and Louisiana may object in court Officials also paid tribute to retiring Texas Chief Justice Robert W Calvert and political shifts were discussed including potential House leadership changes.
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