Texas constitutional revision commission sets schedule and costs
The Texas Constitutional Revision Commission announced dates for sections on judiciary and education September 6-8, local government September 13-15, general provisions September 13-15, and final action September 27-29. A legislative planning committee advances a January May 1974 constitutional convention, planning to spend 33 938 on new chairs and desks for the House chamber.
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Austin
Texas Constitutional Revision Commission
House of Representatives
Revision Commission
State Board tightens child care licensing head named
The State Board of Public Welfare tightens licensing rules for child care facilities and names former State Rep Randy Pendleton of Andrews as temporary head of the licensing division. Pendleton says the division will shift the Welfare Department from urging compliance to enforcing the law.
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State Board of Public Welfare
Randy Pendleton
Andrews
Pendleton
Pendulum clocks traded and restored at Buck Coleman shop
Ballinger clock dealer Buck Coleman advertises repair and sale of 40 year old or older pendulum clocks. Clock & Swap Shop offers merchandise in good condition with buy and sell options.
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Buck Coleman
Ballinger
Day Care Center Offered at Home in Tinkle Area
Home day care operates Monday to Friday 7 30 to 5 30 with a big yard and play room. Breakfast lunch and snack provided. Rates 12 50 for working mothers and 1 00 for school children after school. Ping? 40 cents hour. Contact Glenda Graham 207 Tinkle 754 4178. 1 tfc
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Glenda Graham
Texas farmers set new production records and beef price outlook
Agriculture Commissioner John White reports record highs across crops including wheat cotton grain sorghum corn peanuts soybeans oats barley rye and rice with Texas leading in cotton and grain sorghum and ranking fourth in wheat. Cattle on feed reach 2.3 million, about 700000 more than Iowa, up nine percent from last year. more cattle sold in June and July indicates no holdback despite the beef price freeze and removing the price ceiling may ease prices though consumer resistance grows.
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Texas
John White
White
Iowa
Texas to field full Army National Guard division in 1960
Texas will activate a full Army National Guard division for the first time in six years, boosting authorized strength to about 17,700 from 16,000. The reactivated 49th Armored Division will be based across Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio with the 36th Airborne Brigade joining if mobilized. Summer training at Fort Hood.
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Texas
Army National Guard
49Th Armored Division
Texas Ang
Camp Mabry
Lone Star
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
36Th Airborne
Houston
Fort Hood
New Insurance Board Tightens Rules to Curb Rate Discrimination
Board Chairman Joe Christie outlined rules to stop unfair competition in property and casualty insurance. He said non-rate regulated firms like Lloyds and reciprocals push unrealistically low rates on prime risks to shift liability to rate-regulated companies, calling these "brother-in-law" deals. The move aims to prevent higher rates for most policyholders.
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New Insurance Board
Joe Christie
Lloyds
Reciprocals
Christie
Tourism Up Modestly Through July 1973
Tourism gained modestly through July with attendance at attractions up one percent and highway tourist bureau services up nearly five percent for the first seven months of 1973. Forty-seven attractions reported 29.7 million visitors, a gain of 300,000 over January July 1972.
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Highway Tourist Bureau
Speaker Daniel demands release of six year sealed vending machine probe files
House Speaker Price Daniel Jr orders the Department of Public Safety to provide all public documents on a House committee vending machine industry probe. He directs DPS Director Wilson Speir to deliver tapes and records by Monday August 27 and holds a news conference. He cites open meetings law House rules and the new access act approving free public access.
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House
Price Daniel, Jr
Department of Public Safety
Daniel
Wilson E. Speir
Briscoe Announces Judicial and Appointments Across Texas
Governor Dolph Briscoe names Amarillo District Judge Mary Lou Robinson to the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals and appoints Victoria's John Artero to the State Board of Morticians. He also designates Gilbert J. Pena as assistant chief of the attorney general law enforcement division and elevates Haskell’s William P. Ratliff to 39th district judge. Austin’s Jane Hickie becomes chair of the Texas Women’s Political Caucus.
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Dolph Briscoe
Amarillo
Mary Lou Robinson
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
Gilbert J. Pena
Atty
John Hill
Jane Hickie
Austin
Texas Women's Political Caucus
Briscoe
John Artero
Victoria
State Board of Morticians
Charles L. Villasenor
William P. Ratliff
Haskell
Texas Democrats Plan Telethon Fundraiser to Raise 150000
The Texas Democratic party plans a September 15 national party telethon and expects about 150000 in operating funds. TexPirg accuses three state agencies of sexual discrimination in hiring. The State Highway Department seeks dismissal of an Austin injunction over the San Antonio North Expressway. DPS forecasts 41 fatalities over Labor Day weekend in traffic crashes. The Lower Rio Grande Valley cotton stalk destruction deadline has been extended.
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Texas Democratic Party
National Party
NRC
Texas Public Interest Research Group
TexPirg
State Highway Department
Austin
Federal District Court
San Antonio North Expressway
DPS
Rio Grande Valley
Time Might Be Good For Hedging By Beef Grower
Time Might Be Good For Hedging By Beef Grower's COLLEGE STATION With futures prices on fed beef at record highs livestock producers may hedge says Dr Ed Uvacek Texas A&M extension. Futures prices rise on fears of end of price freeze and meat shortages while October fed cattle trades at 59.77 per cwt and feeder steers above 70. A&M warns that feeder prices fall with heavy marketing later year and calf crop records plus low feedlot placements. Hedging can insure against price drops and requires margin and risk capital.
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College Station
Ed Uvacek
The
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Avacek
Fed
Texas A&m University System
Aracek
Uvacek
Constitutional convention plans with Louisiana delegates
A planning committee met with Louisiana convention delegates for advice on preparations for the historic January 1974 revision effort. A 10.5 percent increase in workers compensation insurance rates was ordered, effective September 1.
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Constitutional Convention
Louisiana Convention
Governor Declares September 22 as Hunting and Fishing Day
Governor Dolph Briscoe designated September 22 as Hunting and Fishing Day in Texas aligning with nationwide observances set by President Nixon. He praised hunters and anglers as leaders in conservation and urged Texans to join sportsmen in conserving natural resources for future generations.
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Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Nixon
Briscoe
Texas Hunting and Fishing Day Observed Statewide
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials invite the public to visit hatcheries wildlife management areas and other stations on National Hunting and Fishing Day September 22. Executive Director Clayton T Garrison notes the day showcases how hunting and fishing license funds are used and offers staff speakers for sportsmen groups.
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Parks and Wildlife Department
Clayton T. Garrison
Texas
Garrison
Receipt Books Now For Sale At The Enterprise
Receipt books are now available for purchase at The Enterprise office for readers and local businesses seeking ready mapable record tools.
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