Texas Draft Call Rises. Lottery Planned for 1970 Inductions
Texas officials announce January draft call 573, up 117 from December. Induction runs January 15 31 with 19 26 year olds born September 14 and alphabetic J first drafted after January 1 under a lottery system using 365 capsules. Quota 5,800 pre-induction and mental examinations. 18 year olds nearing 19 may be examined. A 17 member Youth Advisory Committee, led by William Sapal ius, guides policy. Additional notices outline government grant access, liability insurance limits, hospital records privacy, school funding, charitable exemption, doctor salary supplements, and retirement rules for former legislators and public employees.
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Selective Service
Texas
Schwartz
William C. Sarapalius
Michael J. Shearn
Karen K. Burk
Rodney E. Donaldson
Austin
Eddie C. Hill
Dallas
Larry L. Long
Peter S. Motham
Paris
Jose G. Guerra
Edinburg
James H. Wilkinson
Houston
Robert L. Jones
Corpus Christi
Robert J. Hodges
Sandra
Council of Government
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Texas County District Retirement System
State opinions on county land sales and tax sale practices
Texas Attorney General Crawford Martin holds that a publication requirement for land for sale does not repeal the county commissioner's duty to appoint a real estate auctioneers. He also rules the new law does not repeal authority for tax sale purchasers to sell by public or private sale. He notes navigational districts and water and river authorities may become subscribers for water-related matters.
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Texas
Atty
Crawford Martin
Martin
Ex-legislators hired for state eligibility pay
At least eight former lawmakers received state jobs to qualify for retirement pay. Three are registered as lobbyists. Added to payrolls were former Senators James E. Traylor Austin Weaver Moore Houston Jimmy Phillips Angleton William Fly Victoria Vernon Lemens Waxahachie and former House members Jack Bryan Buffalo Henry Lehman Giddings Fred Niemann Austin Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Traylor
Austin
Weaver Moore
Houston
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
William Fly
Victoria
Vernon Lemens
Waxahachie
Jack Bryan
Buffalo
Henry Lehman
Giddings
Fred Niemann
Yoakum
Benson completes flight systems training at Pensacola
Marine Second Lieutenant Robert A. Benson, son of Mr. George A. Benson of Winters, Texas, completed a four week Flight Systems course at the Naval Aviation Schools Command, U S Naval Air Station Pensacola. The program covered basic aerodynamics aviation physiology air navigation and physical fitness. He will advance to the next phase of the Naval Aviation Program.
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Pensacola, Fla
Marine
Robert A. Benson
George A. Benson
S. Magnolia St
Winters, Texas
Naval Aviation Schools Command
U. S. Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Aviation
Two Die in Evening Highway Crash Near Winters
Two men died in a one car crash about 2 45 a m Sunday three miles south of Winters on Highway 83. Adolpho Torres 43 of Winters and Faustino Arispe 19 of Abilene were killed at the scene. A dozen other passengers were injured including Will Martinez 16 and Mike Gomez 27 both of Abilene. The car left the highway jumped a creek and struck a concrete embankment. Arispe was driving the auto owned by Frank Arroyo of Winters. Justice of the Peace Ray Heathcott ruled the deaths accidental. Funeral services were held for Torres with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Arispe's funeral followed with graveside rites at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Winters
Highway 83
Adolpho Torres
Faustino Arispe
Abilene
Will Martinez
Mike Gomez
Martinez
North Runnels Hospital
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Gomez
Arispe
Frank Arroyo
Arroyo
Justice of the Peace
Ray Heathcott
Texas Department of Public Safety
Ballinger
Torres
Spill Memorial Chapel
Glenn
Romero
Adolpho Jr
Frank Ysa
Tuscola
Rudy Carrilo
Wilmington
Calif
George Torres
Romelio Torres
Mateo
Jessie
Margarethia Sanchez
Felix Cortez
Floresville
Rosary
S. A. Arispe
S. A. Jr
Colorado City
Eli
Dimas
Fort Worth
Ide
Eliso
Weather Still Main Factor in Slow 1969 Cotton Harvest
Persistent rain and cloudy conditions slow ginning as Winters Warehouse reports 3568 bales received from North Runnels County. Abilene USDA office notes only 110,000 samples this year versus 354,000 last year, with classing at 16,000 bases for the week ending December 5.
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Winters
North Runnels County
Abilene
USDA
B. B. Manly
Str
Pressley
Consumer and Marketing Service
Texas
Texas Supreme Court Keeps Sunday Closing Law In Place
The Texas Supreme Court refused to alter its Sunday closing rule but granted a stay on the mandate pending appeal to the U S Supreme Court. A federal district court dismissed Madalyn Murray O Hairs suit to block prayer and Bible readings by astronauts from space. she will appeal.
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Texas Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Federal District Court Here
Madalyn Murray O’hair
Outer Space
Four Abilene Sisters Noted In Genealogy Item
Abilene residents four sisters Mrs Taylor Esparza Mrs Carolina Lara Mrs Olga Galleria and Miss Lisa Arispe are mentioned together in a local Abilene note highlighting family ties and community links.
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Abilene
Taylor Esparza
Carolina Lara
Olga Galleria
Lisa Arispe
City and School Share Railroad Taxes in Winters District
Winters Independent School District received 1239.70 in railroad taxes and the City of Winters 380.70 for 1969, announced by the district tax assessor collector and city secretary. Runnels County railroads paid total taxes of 13040, per the Texas Railroad Association.
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Winters Independent
Winters
Texas
Runnels County
Texas Railroad Association
Association
Classified Ad Results Still Reach Readers in Power Loss
Even during outages, Enterprise Classifieds continue to deliver results for advertisers. The notice highlights the enduring reach of the ad columns and encourages continued use for local sales and announcements.
Write Your Representatives in Texas Capitol Addresses
A summary listing contacts for Texas lawmakers Senator David Ratliff of the 24th district in Austin and Representative Lynn Nabers of the 64th district. The notes provide official office locations at the Texas State Capitol in Austin 78711 for direct correspondence to both lawmakers.
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Texas State Capitol
Austin
Texas
Texas State Senate
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A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
North Melwood
Watson Residence
Weldon Mills
Route 2
South Main
D. W. Williams
Hamilton
Truett
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Marva Jean Underwood
Sanders
Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Gibson
Expert Service
Swatchsue Electric Coo
Syracuse
China
Manufacturer’s of Fine China
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
Lazier
Noleta Rice
N. Rogers
Tex
R. H. George
West Parsonage St
Jno
W. Norman
Ft. Chadbourne
Humble Camp
Andrews
Minnie Cooper
N. Fannin Street
Jano. W. Norman
RCA
Admiral
Roach Electric & Furniture
Tfc
Bobby Mayo
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Melwood
Sallie Gray
McAlister Trucking
West Dale St
LOST
Electric
Max Lewis Paint & Paper
Morris S. Schwartz
State Selective Service
Attorney General Rules
Ballinger Salvage Company
Albert
Victor J. Merfeld
Merrill Nursing Home
Western Mattress Service
R. A. Benson
Round Steak Club Steak Family Steak Arm Roast
BIG Country
Deans
Dons
Nabisco
Gandy
Sunshine Hydrox
Giant
Fealkum’s Grocery and Market
E. Truitt
Jay
Winters Enterprise
Smith Drug Company
Buford Owens
West Dale
Byron D. Jobe
Enterprise
Ben Barnes
SEN
David Ratliff
REP
Lynn Nabers
House of Rep
State Capitol
Wesley Vogler
N. Cryer
T. A. McMillan
Blackmon Repair Shop
General Mechanical
North Church
Sno-Breze and
Friedrich
Motorola Radio and TV Homesite
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
Joe Kozelsky
Cabinet Shop
Mansell Brothers
Ballinger - Winters
John Deere
North Main
General Insurance
Harrison
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