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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1970
Page
1
Labor leaders favor bringing United Auto Workers back into the AFL CIO amid signs of a reunion. Restoring UAW would add 1.4 million members to the federation’s 13.6 million and strengthen dues flow. The report explains how the rift developed and why merger is being pursued.
Local briefs from Winters Texas note community events and notices published in the August 14 1970 issue. Details are sparse with several items likely including civic reminders and society notices.
The article reviews Walter Reuther and Meany's ideological clash within the AFL-CIO during the 1960s, noting Reuther's push for broader social engagement and Meany's cautious, practical approach. It mentions Reuther leaving to join the exiled Teamsters and Leonard Woodcock stepping in after Reuther's death.
The article notes William Woodcock may pursue a strong auto industry wage deal with the Big Three, aiming to rejoin the AFL-CIO while denying plans to reclaim leadership. It covers UAW strategy, Meany’s age, Hoffa’s jail status, and limited prospects for a Teamsters merger.
Edwin visits the Seays in Southerland Springs and friends in Geroni Mo while Mrs Voss stays in Midland with Bertha Darner ald. Johnny Green visits his parents Carl and Mrs. Green. Nolan Cave ill in Hendrick Hospital. Edgar Hall Jr and family visit David Bryan in Anchorage Alaska. Bill Humphrey of Amherst dies. services and burial held in Amherst. Emma Doggett returns from Stanton after visiting Richard Doggett.
Mr and Mrs James Walker Allen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday with many relatives attending. Present were their children Mrs Har vie Riley Mr and Mrs Bob Phillips Mrs Clay Allen of Wingate Mrs Snokie Ricketts and two daughters Mary and Ann and granddaughter Holly of Waco Mr and Mrs Edward Rogers and two daughters of Midland Mr and Mrs Monty England of Wingate James Hardy Bryan of Mesa Arizona Julia Brown of Waco and a fish.
A Saturday morning gift coffee honored Mrs. Terry Rives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Robinson in Arlington Street with guests including Mrs. G. K. Berry of Lubbock and Mrs. C. T. Rives. The event featured a cerise aster centerpiece, crystal candelabras, and a coffee service led by Linda Bell. A registrant table and a house party of local hosts assisted in serving and presenting gifts.
The group enjoyed dinner but Clay Allen could not attend as he was called to assist in restoring post offices near the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Celia.
A concise proverb-like statement notes that a determined man can accomplish more with a rusty wretch than a loafer with all tools in a machine shop. The emphasis is on effort transforming poor equipment into work.
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