Connally Releases Budget Proposals for Health and Youth
Governor Connally outlines fiscal plans for public health and mental health services, and for the Texas Youth Council. The package includes salary raises, tuberculosis control funding, air pollution program support, new facilities, and staff training. Total general revenue for 1968 and 1969 are shown for Health, Mental Health and Retardation, and Youth Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Connally
Youth Council
John Connally
Air Pollution Control Board
State Health Department
Austin
Connally
Texas Youth Council
Health Department
General Revenue Fund
Enrollments Rise Across Texas State Colleges and Universities
Texas 55 state supported colleges and universities enrolled 248 711 regular students this fall up 22 300 from last fall about 10 percent Growth led by Stephen F Austin Nacogdoches 18 7 percent Southwest Texas Texas State San Marcos 17 3 percent and West Texas State Canyon 15 6 percent Junior college gains appeared at Henderson County Athens Texas Southmost Brownsville Panola Carthage and South Plains Levelland The 1966 total roughly doubles enrollments from a decade earlier.
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Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Nacogdoches
Texas State
San Marcos
West Texas State
Canyon
Henderson County
Athens
Texas Southwost
Brownsville
Panola
Carthage
South Plains
Levelland
College and University System
Segregation in Texas Schools Declines as Districts Move to Comply
Texas schools show progress toward integration with 98.5 percent of districts filing to comply with the Civil Rights Act. Of 283,426 black students, 84,575 attend largely integrated schools, while 718,537 of white students are in integrated or near integrated campuses. Sanctions for noncompliance, including funding losses, impact Texas schools totaling over 66 million dollars this year.
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Texas
U. S. Office of Education
Texas Education Agency
Texas retail sales rise in October led by durable goods
Texas retail sales increased five percent in October led by a 16 percent rise in durable goods. Durable goods totaled 514 million dollars, up 71 million from September, with new car sales up 25 percent though still two percent below October 1965.
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Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Screwworm Eradication Effort Reported by Agencies
A joint report from the U S Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission notes October sterile screwworm fly drops totaling 263 425 250 to combat the Texas infestation. Drops included Mexico 199 724 000 Arizona 74 646 000 New Mexico 20 790 000 and California 7 680 000. Mexico led laboratory confirmed cases with 2 135 while Texas recorded 715. Arizona 120 New Mexico 36 California 9. Texas epidemic appears to taper with four or five daily cases after a peak of over 190 in one week.
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Texas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Division
Texas Animal Health Commission
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
California
U. S
Commission
Medfly Eradication Declared by Agriculture Commissioner
The first infestation of the Mediterranean fruit fly has been officially eradicated, according to Agriculture Commissioner John. The announcement marks the end of a containment effort that involved state and local agencies and agricultural inspectors.
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John
Harsh truth on hunting accidents spurred by veteran carelessness
The piece argues that most hunting fatalities stem from experienced hunters not beginners. It cites statistics on shooter age, experience, and time of day, and condemns careless gun handling in camp or vehicles, urging discipline and safety. It also notes federal Hill Burton grants and pesticide efforts in Texas.
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Tyro
Sub Deb Club Holds Regular Meeting at Beall Home
The Sub Deb Club met Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Beall’s home with Gayla as hostess. President Marsha Hays led the session, Ida Martin called the roll, and Cindy Antilley gave the treasurer’s report. Refreshments were served to a list of members including Janie Paschal and Cindy Pinkerton.
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G. K. Beall
Gayla
Marsha Hays
Ida Martin
Cindy Antilley
Janie Paschal
Gayla Beall
Glenda Cooper
Kathy Dillard
Eileen Faubion
Beverly Foster
Sue Hodnett
Gwen Hoppe
Jean Mostad
Cindy Pinkerton
Brenda Prine
Dianne Snell
Beverly Sprinkle
Babs Tatum
Thurman Self
George Davis
Funeral service for Claude T Parker 73 Rising Star
Funeral held at First Baptist Rising Star for Claude Thomas Parker born May 2 1893 in Gorman. He died at Hendrick Memorial Abilene and was father of C T Parker Jr Ballinger Runnels County Agent. Survivors include wife siblings and a granddaughter.
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Claude Thomas Parker
First Baptist Church
Rising Star
Parker
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
C. T., Parker Jr
Ballinger
Bible Baptist Church of
Odd Fellows Lodge
C. T. Parker Jr
L. J. Collins
Susan Ann Parker
Edward G. Parker
Lafayette C. Parker
Fort Worth
M. M. Watkins
Ace Bingham
Stamford
L. H. Morrison
Bethany SS Class Christmas Party Held at Whitlow Home
The Bethany Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. B. Whitlow's home. Mrs. W. E. Price opened with prayer, Mrs. J. S. Tierce gave the devotional If Christ Had Not Come and read the Luke Christmas story. Gifts were exchanged and a salad supper was served. Present were Mesdames Price, Bedford, Harrison, Hancock, Millorn, Priddy, Irvin, Blackmon, Oakes, Clark, Hamilton, Henslee and visitor Raylene Hester.
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Bethany Sunday School
First Baptist
J. B. Whitlow
W. E. Price
Christ
J. S. Tierce
Luke
Mesdames
Will Price
Marvin Bedford
Jack Harrison
Carl Hancock
Bill Millorn
J. F. Priddy
Joe Irvin
Lewis Blackmon
Neal Oakes
J. N. Clark
Bill Hamilton
Marvel Henslee
Raylene Hester
Home on Leave Navy Seaman Michael Gray
Michael Gray of the U S Navy is home on leave after eight weeks of training at the Submarine Base in New London Connecticut. His next assignment is aboard the USS Trigger stationed in Charleston South Carolina. The Trigger is a diesel fast attack submarine.
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Michael Gray
U.S. Navy
J. C. Gray
U. S. Naval Submarine Base
New London
Winters merchants keep town strong and friendly
In Home Town Talk the piece touts Winters merchants as helpful and reliable. Local shops offer broad stock and can order items quickly while backing their products. They value community friendship and contribute to good schools and a better town overall.
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Winters
Local shoppers urged to spend at home to support town services
A Winters Enterprise reader notice argues that not buying locally harms town revenue and public services. The appeal warns that shopping out of town leads to reduced funding for schools and a decline in town quality.
McWilliams Completes Navy Flight Prep Course at Pensacola
Ensign James L. McWilliams USNR son of Mr and Mrs August McWilliams Sr Route 4 has completed the four week course at the Flight Preparation School Naval Aviation Schools Command aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola Fla He studied basic aerodynamics aviation physiology air navigation power plants and accessories along with physical fitness and swimming instructions.
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James L. McWilliams
USNR
August McWilliams Sr
Route 4
Naval Aviation Schools Command
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
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Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Wm. Rogers
THE
International Silver Company
Bahlman Jewelers
General Electric
RM Lace
Ashe
Rei
By Vern Sanford
State Board of Health
Hill-Burton
Health Board
Beall
Bethany
Whitlow
Winters Merchant
J. L. McWilliams
Navy
Bedford
Insurance Agency
Corvair
R & H Corvair
Monza
Chevrolet
Elmer Shafer
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