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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1971
Page
2
Austin Legislature Redistricting Board Disbounds Senate Plan
Texas Legislative Redistricting Board set August 24 for senatorial reapportionment consideration. Gov. Preston Smith urged immediate House districting work, warning against a costly special session. Attorney General Martin’s court appeal process moves quickly, with timing to the Texas Supreme Court and a potential rapid ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Legislative
Preston Smith
House of Representatives
Smith
Crawford Martin
Supreme Court of Texas
District Court
Senate
Ben Barnes
Legislative Redistricting Board
State Supreme Court
Robert W. Calvert
Martin
Supreme Court
Governor urges no increases in auto insurance rates
Governor Smith called on the State Board of Insurance to allow no rise in auto coverage rates this year and to study no fault plans. The board plans to review company requests totaling about 10 percent, while staff proposes a 2.8 percent average hike effective September 1. He urged a flexible, competitive rating system and cites Massachusetts rate reductions as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Insurance
Texas
Massachusetts
Smith
Chicago firm wins low bid on Texas water bond issue
A Chicago firm was the low bidder on a 25 million Texas Water Development Bond to back sewage treatment upgrades. The first step in a 100 million program approved by voters on May 18, the loans target cities towns river authorities and water districts. State loans unlock higher federal grants for water quality. The board expects 40 to 50 applications by October 1 and will act on the first at its Sept 16-17 meeting. Local units may borrow 25 percent of project cost. federal aid 50 to 55 percent where a state program exists. Halsey Stuart and Co Inc and Associates bid an effective rate of 4.9533 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Halsey, Stuart and Co. Inc and Associates
State Opinions Address Liquor Fees and Justice of Peace Training
The court notes Texas cities and counties may levy extra liquor fees on beverage cartage and local distributor permit holders. In another opinion, Martin states Justices of the Peace must complete a 40 hour instruction course from state accredited colleges unless they are licensed attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Texas
Justice of Peace
Dallas man reappointed to Occupational Safety Board and more
Governor Smith announced appointments to Texas agencies effective September 1. E C McFadden of Dallas remains on the Occupational Safety Board for a two year term. New appointees include Don M Edmondson San Antonio Gene R Hendryx Alpine Jack C Morgan Kaufman Gilbert G Seelmeyer El Paso L C Butler Houston and Raymond B Williams Dallas to the Texas Vending Commission. George M Smith Center was named to the Sabine River Compact Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. McFadden
Dallas
Smith
Occupational Safety Board
Texas Vending Commission
Don M. Edmondson
San Antonio
Gene R. Hendryx
Alpine
Jack C. Morgan
Kaufman
Gilbert G. Seelmeyer
el Paso
L. C. Butler
Houston
Raymond B. Williams
George M. Smith
Center
Sabine River Compact Commission
18 20 Year Old Vote Rule Change
Reopens registration for 18 to 20 year olds to register anytime before March 1 1972. Registrars will accept 17 to 20 year old applications with certificates valid for elections 30 days later. Those who missed the February 28 period may apply in person or by mail and must re register on or after October 1 to vote after March 1 1972.
Vote Machine Sale Halted Across Texas
Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr the state chief election officer halted sales of voting machines after a survey found some equipment discontinued and others uninspected for years. He noted the suspension covers only machines and reviews should take little time with company cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dies Jr
Texas
Dies
Tight welfare controls urged by Texas official
New State Welfare Commissioner Raymond W. Vowell urges tighter welfare caseload controls and stronger fraud detection. He visits 17 regional welfare offices during a two week swing and calls for Medicaid program limits. The Highway Department expands use of rights of way for parks and recreation. Venezuela encephalitis threat to horses under close control by Texas Animal Health Commission. AFL-CIO publishes a man to man voting record on 16 legislature issues. Byron Fullerton of Austin may run for governor as a Republican next year. Public Safety Director Speir notes one out of 16 miles driven in the U S is driven in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond W. Vowell
Vowell
Welfare Department
Highway Department
Texas Animal Health Commission
Afl-Cio
Texas
Byron Fullerton
Austin
Department of Public Safety
Col
Wilson E. Speir
U. S
Depth Lines in Backyards Mirror Public Pools
Expert advice urges marking depth in large home pools to separate swimmers by ability. Clear depth lines guide guests to stay within safe zones, reducing the risk of people swimming beyond their comfort level or skill.
Texas State Fair Sets 16 Day Expo Transport Program
The Texas State Fair runs October 9 to 24 in Dallas with EXPO TRANSPORT as the 1971 theme exhibit. Big Tex leads a diverse program including free entertainment, a new musical, and a 55,000 square foot New Dimensions Pavilion showcasing modern transportation and exhibits from major companies and government agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair of Texas
Big Tex
Dallas
Jesse Lopez
Mobil
al Hirt
Don Hall
Burt Bacharach
World Federation of Charolais
Texas Food and Fiber
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas
World Exhibits
Distinguishing Pension and Compensation for Veterans
The Waco VA director explains that compensation is paid for disability or death tied to military service while pension is need based for wartime veterans or survivors when income is below legal thresholds. Pension amounts depend on other income. compensation goes to veterans or their survivors regardless of other income. Information is available through VA offices and veterans service reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Coker
Waco VA
Veterans Administration
Veterans County Service
Veterans Service Organization
Winters Enterprise Front Page Roundup
Local page 4 note from Winters Texas dated Friday August 20 1971 highlights community events weather notices and brief local items. Contains short reports on town meetings school activities and upcoming dates of interest to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Enterprise
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
E. J. Bishop
Wingate
Bill
Darlene Smith
C. W. Wade
Calvin Hoppe
Jay’s
Jay’s Locker
Roselane Street
C. B. Spill
Tfe
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Marva Jean Underwood
N. Sanders
Belle Blackmon
Broadway
Graven’'S
Abilene
Graven’s
Albert St
San Angelo
Chrysler
Triple “J’’ Bakery
Itc
Pumphrey
Robert Conner
Wilmeth
F. D. Gardner
N. Main
Weldon Minzenmayer
John Middleton
C. G. Smith
South Church
Bill Craven
Roger Robinson
N. Rogers
Rita Alcorn
Eden
Ito
Triple “J
Chevrolet
Joe Buchanan
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Ballinger Salvage Company
Fireside
LOST
C. H. Eubank
M. L. Guy
Victor J. Merfeld
Western Mattress Service
Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
Herman Vinson
Tuscola, Texas
George Wallace
Alabama
U.S. Supreme Court
Wallace
Faubion & Sons
N. Cryer
Luzier
Luzier Dynel
Byron D. Jobe
Spill Bros. CO
Winters, Texas
W. G. Bedford
Jno. W. Norman
Lois L. Bellis Chiropractor
East Truett
Bell County
Board of Landscape Architects
AG Opinions
Betty Schoenfield of
Miles
East College
Garland Crouch
T. A. McMillan
Blackmon Repair Shop
North Church
Sales & Service
Homesite Chain Saws
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
Virgil Fowler
Tfc
Iction
Riess Radio & TV
Mansell Brothers
John Deere Dealer
Ballinger
North Main
Decker
Oleo
Stokely's
California
Balkum’s
E. Truitt
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