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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1972
Page
3
Wellesley Hills firms in electronics and instruments expand into solid state devices LED lighting and liquid crystal applications. The evolving field promises broader markets as engineers develop practical uses for these technologies across products and systems.
H. D. Agent surveys LEDs and liquid crystal displays poised to transform calculators and digital watches. Growth projections place worldwide optoelectronic gear near 460 million dollars in a few years, with leaders including Motorola, Texas Instruments, Fairchild, and North American Rockwell benefiting from semiconductors and space programs.
The Texas Legislature advances a constitutional amendment adding Section 65 to allow bonds issued under constitutional authority to bear interest at a weighted average rate not exceeding 6 percent. It repeals conflicting provisions and awaits voter approval at the November 1972 general election.
The draft constitutional amendment outlines tax exemptions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children. Exemption amounts scale with disability ratings from 10 percent to over 70 percent and cover property values up to specified limits. Surviving spouses and minor children of fallen service members may also receive exemptions, with details to be voted on at the upcoming election.
This recipe describes a gelatin ring molded with turkey and grapes. A lemon salted jelly base is chilled until firm, layered with sliced turkey and vegetables, then finished with a second gelatin layer and sliced for ten servings. It emphasizes chilling, unmolding, and portioning.
The Dorcas Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. Verda Smith’s home for a social and business session. Mrs. Lillian Roberson opened with a prayer, Mrs. Merle Bains led the meeting, and Mrs. Alice Traylor spoke for the plans committee for the upcoming year.
Classified notice invites readers to place wanted ads in the Enterprise Classified section for purchasing items. Includes call to action to submit details and contact method for ad placement.
Voter notice for the constitutional amendment to set a $22 500 annual salary for the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The November 7 1972 general election will present the proposition with voting options for or against.
The JOY Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Jack Pierce’s home for its monthly session. President Mrs. Pierce led, Mrs. Joyce Krause co hosted, and prayer was given by Mrs. Harry Grantz. Members listed include Loyd Roberson, Carl Pender grass, Wayne Sims, G W Sneed, Ellis Moore, Kenneth Sneed, and Jack Pierce.
Local classifieds note sale of odds and ends from a household collection. Items include miscellaneous gear, home goods, and misc trinkets. Proceeds benefit a listed cause and buyers are invited to inspect items at the stated address.
On the ballot for the November 1972 general election voters will decide HJR 3 Section 1 amending Article IX Section 6 to abolish the Lamar County Hospital District and authorize the Lamar County Commissioners Court to handle asset transfers or dispositions.
Ballot item 8 on the Texas ballot seeks to amend the constitution to set four year terms for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer, General Land Office Commissioner, Secretary of State, and certain statutory state officers, with related eligibility and residency provisions. The text outlines installation after the legislature meets, terms of four years, salary discretion by the Legislature, and duties.
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