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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1990
Page
4
A reader argues that education rather than new laws should curb smoking and illegal drug use. They oppose cigarette vending machines in public places, compare 16 percent youth access to 100 percent vehicle fatalities, and criticize Washington for mixed signals on tobacco policy while urging focus on education to prevent crime and health harms.
Letters from the People urge residents to attend Little League games in Wellington citing frequent matches for ages 5 to 15, a covered bleacher area, and a concession stand. The writer calls for strong community support and compares local baseball to major league action. The note also corrects an omission naming Confederate veteran John H. Tabb (1838 1909) buried in Needwood Cemetery.
Kenneth Martindale, superintendent of Samnorwood ISD, urges state lawmakers to commit to adequate funding for public education. He cites 1984 House Bill 72 reforms, ongoing funding gaps, and the burden on local property taxes. He calls for equity in school finance and sustained state responsibility.
Two-day Quartz Mountain Speedway program over May 26 27 featured multiple heats and finals across bomber and hobby stock divisions. Dayle Needham led trophy clashes with wins, while Reed and Needham placed in top positions across heats and features. final point standings list Reed and Dayle Needham among top bomber pilots and Daniel and Cabell among hobby stock leaders.
The Wellington Junior-Senior Banquet on May 19 featured 30 seniors and 42 juniors among faculty, administrators, and school board members. Decor showed an underwater theme with a wrecked boat and treasure chest while portraits and prophecies highlighted the Class of 1990.
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