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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
3
Washington report finds many senators struggle to live on 30000 a year after taxes and deductions. Some say costs cover entertaining constituents, trips home, and sun breaks. Ethics probe into Thomas J. Dodd costs and gifts is noted.
Public notice outlines House Joint Resolution No. 21 proposing an amendment to Article XVI Texas Constitution to limit terms of directors of conservation and reclamation districts to six years. The amendment would be voted on November 8 1966 with ballots supporting or opposing the change. Governor to issue proclamation and law publication follows.
Dr Paul Witty of Northwestern University reports that American children's tastes in television matured in the past 15 years. Polls show shifts from 1950 favorites Hopalong Cassidy Howdy Doody The Lone Ranger Milton Berle and Arthur Godfrey to 1965 picks The Man from U N C L E Bewitched Shindig The Adams Family and My Favorite Martian.
A note advises using four layers of cheesecloth to strain juice for jelly instead of a traditional jelly bag. The tip emphasizes equal effectiveness and suggests a practical, readily available method.
Public notice outlines Amendment Two adding Section 12 to Article IX Texas Constitution. It would let counties form Airport Authorities with boards, tax powers up to 75 cents per 100 dollars, and include eminent domain, bonds, zoning, and job to appoint an assessor. Separate ballots show For and Against votes and timeline for Governor proclamation.
Public health notice warns parents to teach children to avoid bees hornets and wasps during summer. It explains reaction severity from mild swelling to dangerous anaphylaxis and advises quick doctor care for any sting. Wear light colors avoid bright prints and check toys for insects before play.
Austin reports a new federal listing shows Texas has more plant tours than any state. Texas lists 410 plant tours in 91 cities, with California second at 355. The booklet titled Plant Tours for International Visitors to the United States is sold for 50 cents, while Texas materials are free on request from the state highway department.
The Panama Government Tourist Bureau notes thousands of private cars already journeyed from the United States to Panama and reports daily service by Tica Bus Lines on the 1,460 mile route from Guatemala City to Panama City.
The piece notes that students often sit slouched at desks and carry heavy bags, affecting posture. It mentions that classroom instruction may not cover posture, while home routines like proper bag handling could help improve the issue.
Public notice outlines proposed Constitutional Amendment Sixteen to set the date new legislators qualify and take office. It details changes to Article III Section 3 and Article II Section 4, noting election timing, provisions for Senate classes, and governor proclamation requirements. The notice explains statewide election and publication as required by law.
Proposed constitutional amendment sets terms for school taxes in boundary changes for independent school districts and junior college districts. It authorizes continued tax levies and bond provisions without new elections after district boundary changes. Proclamation and statewide election scheduled for 1966 with full text and voting options.
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