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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1962
Page
10
The panel approved additional money for water pollution research as oil production expands. Gov and Atty Gen moves to adjust appropriations to cover slant-well and anti trust investigations. The Railroad Commission paused oil well testing in East Texas and Hawkins fields to realign staff.
A new bid to codify a four year governor term and bar immediate reelection failed in the 57th Legislature. Supporters say it would curb power while critics argue it lengthens a political career.
A state official notes that among 3,500 elderly patients in state hospitals, only about 1,400 have serious psychiatric disorders. He emphasizes patient costs rest with those physically ill.
State Health Department officials say Hill-Burton aid favored big cities but now will weigh rural needs as new allotments are set. Texas has 310 million in Hill-Burton projects with 110 million funded by the federal government, twice the national average.
Brad Smith, the governor's traffic safety assistant, notes a three day stretch with a crash every hour and a fatal crash every other hour. He cites a drop in barometric pressure and uneasy weather as possible factors. He calls this bio climatology the study of weather's effect on people.
Texas prison wardens and agencies study three clemency phases to curb the 1964 wave of postwar first offenders hitting cells and campuses. The aim is to keep youth out of penitentiaries by suspended sentence judicial probation and state parole, treating hardened criminals as unrehabilitable.
The House Interim Committee on Divorce held its first meeting to study divorce laws with focus on children rights family life and reconciliation. Texas has the fifth highest divorce rate and over 28 000 divorces were granted in 1961. Members include Reps David Crews Paul B Harding Henry Fletcher and Charles Whitfield.
State mental hospitals report about 25 percent of 16 000 patients are over 65 and crowded conditions persist. Dr C J Ruiman, director on Saving of mental health for the State Hospital Board, cites the aging population as a growing issue for fiscal planning and care.
Dr. G D Stallworth of the Texas Animal Health Commission says screwworm flies total 50 million with a target of 75 million by September 1. The Kerrville plant closes with production shifted to Mission as winter weather could influence the year’s outcome.
State Comptroller Robert S. Calvert warns merchants must pay the state sales tax on gross receipts despite a district court ruling by Judge Herman Jones. Calvert expects many to stop collecting on sales under 25 cents until higher courts settle the suit.
An informal meeting between the School Land Board and Submerged Land Advisory Committee earlier this month initiated state industrial development of 1,500,000 acres of submerged lands under the Reagan De la Garza Act. Sadler plans to seek legislative amendments to include recreation facilities.
Rep. George Preston of Paris, from the committee on Saving Taxes, argues the state can save a big chunk of money through efficiency studies. He says some agencies may have 10 staff with work only for two workers.
The Veterans Land Board reaffirms plans to offer credit insurance through a Dallas firm for about 30,000 land buyers despite a complaint from Rep. Don Gar rison of Houston. Insurance Commissioner William A. Harrison advised Land Commissioner Jerry Sadier about the complaint concerning the insurer for veterans borrowing state funds.
Safe drivers were urged to boost discounts as the Texas Association of Insurance Agents met in Austin. More than 400 members unanimously backed a state board plan to grant 5 percent credits for a year without accidents, 10 percent for two years, and 15 percent for three accident free years. The move followed the revocation of Texas merit rating on August.
Texas school boards shopping for new buses will find prices sharply below last year. Competitive bids received by the State Board of Control show substantial price reductions since March and an even greater cutoff from last year.
A fragment notes a land purchase described as an isolated case with emphasis on limited applicability. No additional context or entities are provided to confirm the full scope or outcome.
Treasurer Jesse James reports Texas moved from a persistent four year deficit to a general fund cash balance of 4,601,020. The fund may dip again but is expected to break even by the end of the current appropriation biennium, about a year ahead.
Henry LeBlanc president of the Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas invites members of outdoor clubs the Boat Trades Association and water-skiing groups to a Dallas meeting with the SCOT Boat Safety Committee. The agenda includes enforcement of the Water Safety Act regulation of boating and building of boat safety standards.
Ramp topics will be on the agenda along with discussion of current fees charged on certain public waters for hunting, fishing, and recreation.
Mr and Mrs Graydon Dean of Lake Jackson Texas announce the arrival of a baby girl on August 4 The infant has been named Sherri Lyn She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James Phillips The Dean children Mark and Mitzi are visiting with their grandparents for a few days
Mr and Mrs Mancie King Jae nice and Karen of Lubbock attended a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Bill Porter Bill Jr and Jane of Mrs Houston Jack Porter R E Burrus Mr and Mrs Chester McBeth Lyndon and Dennis joining the gathering for a social weekend event.
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