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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
8
Wellington voters decide on Saturday Sept 8 whether to approve a 1 percent city sales tax to fund services. The measure could lower property taxes for homeowners and disabled veterans while shifting tax burden to shoppers and non residents. Citizens are urged to vote their belief in the election.
The Texas Constitutional Revision Commission made key decisions on finance and legislative sections, sets hearings in September for judiciary and education, and reviews local government provisions. A January 1974 convention planning committee advances with chairs, desks, and a reduced general tax power language. The 181 delegates will brief in December before the January opening.
The piece notes widespread fears of future paper scarcities impacting newspapers and daily life. It reports Texas ANG units at Camp Mabry forming an armored division with three brigades in Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio plus a 36th Airborne Brigade in Houston and summer training at Fort Hood. It also covers an insurance board push to end rate discrimination, warning Lloyds and reciprocals may shift costs to regulated insurers.
A collage of quotes from Emerson to Kingsley, including lines on truth, action, and faith. The selections span themes of courage, trade, memory, and the sea, reflecting 19th century literary sentiments.
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