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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1971
Page
2
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes says welfare costs may bankrupt the state without prompt action. A near billion dollar tax bill is seen to balance the Senate budget at 6.99 billion while a special committee reviews welfare economies. The House plans to move its appropriations bill this week.
Train to drive a semi tractor and trailer with local and over the road routes. Earn up to 4.50 per hour with short training. For interview and application call 915 646 6185 or write Highway Systems Inc. 1701 Ave D P O Box 1394 Brownwood Texas 76801.
A posted notice forbids trespassing hunting or fishing on the Victor J Merfeld Ranch with a warning that violators will be prosecuted. A separate line advertises Western Mattress Service offering pickup and delivery with up to 50 percent renovation savings on box springs and a phone contact.
Railroad Commission cites large crude stocks and lower demand plus higher imports for a May limit. Allowable drops from 82.1 percent in April to 77.2 percent, with a maximum daily production of 3637654 barrels and expected actual around 3362000. Crude stocks on April 9 total 108.3 million barrels. Ten of fourteen large buyers seek the same as April.
The legislature passed a bill to create a catastrophe area insurance pool effective May 14 and allow fire and explosion coverage if needed. A separate Senate bill would establish a statewide guaranty fund to pay claims against failed insurers. Hospital policyholders may be reimbursed for treatment by licensed practitioners. The May 12 court docket includes an oilman versus petroleum company case and Abilene's appeal over an $88,000 award to an oil producer.
Atty Gen Crawford Martin says Shivers 1953 death sentence commutation to life with no further clemency is not binding on future governors. Other opinions cover Sabine River Authority pension plans, water rights claims to the Rio Grande, S F Austin State University joint ownership or lease of a football stadium, and a $10 monthly probation supervisory fee.
A large construction program for the Texas Department of Mental Retardation advances toward spring completion. The plan adds 660 beds for four state schools and modernizes three state hospitals for 600 mentally ill patients. New adolescent treatment centers are planned in San Antonio Austin Terrell Lubbock Richmond and Corpus Christi institutions.
Gov. Preston Smith appointed former Stephenville mayor Jack Arthur to the Coordinating Board of the Texas College and University System. Smith also designated W. E. Tinsley of Austin as chairman of the Texas Water Development Board.
Drought stricken regions awaited major federal assistance as the Legislature called on agencies and lawmakers to push for swift, decisive aid. The article notes drought conditions affecting communities, agriculture, and local economies, with emphasis on prompt federal relief and coordination efforts.
The 516th Tactical Airlift Wing at Dyess AFB outlines daily low level training for C 130 and C 7A crews over the Big Country. Day missions run 500 feet AGL and night flights at least 1000 feet above obstacles, with speeds 115 to 290 mph along carefully chosen routes to minimize disruption to communities including Abilene and many nearby towns.
Governor Smith will declare the drought a grave public calamity and form a joint committee to craft a relief plan. Lt. Gov. Barnes and House Speaker Gus Mutscher appoint seven senators and seven representatives to a panel coordinating hay purchases and liaison with agencies.
The article notes a new Texas law requiring shots for six diseases for all children with religious and health exemptions. It also mentions local option liquor-by-the-drink votes set for May 18, a constitutional amendments election, and other state edges such as four year terms for statewide officials. Fraud in welfare is reportedly not widespread per Welfare Commissioner Burton G Hackney. Cigarette tax receipts rose from 13.2 million in February to 15.6 million in March.
A scientific note states that grasshoppers cannot jump unless the ambient temperature is at least 62 degrees Fahrenheit. The finding highlights temperature threshold effects on insect locomotion and could inform studies of thermally driven behavior.
The family of Juan Ibarra expresses heartfelt thanks for comforting sympathy and help after their sorrow. Grateful for the beautiful service, floral offerings, and kindnesses. Special thanks to Ted Meyer of Spill Funeral Home Rev Charles Meyers Wingate Baptist Church Rev Jose Trevino Mission Baptist Church.
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