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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
2
Readable notice reports a large stock of receipt books available at the Enterprise office. It notes inventory on hand and invites patrons to inquire or collect supplies from the office.
Legislators return Tuesday for Texas 61st biennial session as debates loom on taxes spending and school funding. Gov elect Preston Smith seeks restraint on tax programs while calls grow for teacher pay raises and broad policy goals on education law enforcement finance and pollution measures.
Legislative Budget Board recommends 1.1 billion in general revenue spending for 1970 71 about 77 million more than the governor's bare bones. It estimates 60.7 million unearmarked, omits new major programs and proposes pay raises for the governor and top officials. It also calls for building and records storage funding.
Hawthorne Phillips, formerly of Harlingen, is appointed executive assistant attorney general succeeding A. J. Carabbi Jr. who joined a Houston law firm. Atty. Gen. Crawford C. Martin also names Pat Cain of Austin to serve as administrative assistant, replacing W. E.
The House Education Committee urged at least 30 million dollars in the next two years for vocational technical education in Texas. After study and ten hearings the panel said 16 vocational schools should be created in ten years to provide 180 such facilities. It urged regulation of private technical and business schools by the Texas Education Agency and proposed James Connally Technical Institute in Waco be operated as a separate entity to train scarce vo tech instructors and counselors.
A plant control program targets water hyacinth with chemical or mechanical methods. Authorities report ongoing treatment to reduce infestations in waterways and restore flow and habitat.
Texas Supreme Court invalidated Shelby County court orders that sought to suspend 83 driver's licenses for non residents. The court also exonerated two Victoria doctors sued by a woman who fractured her hip after electric shock treatments. The Board of Pardons and Paroles reported 32 death penalty cases pending.
Gov elect Smith and Lt Gov Barnes invite public to January 21 ceremonies in Austin. Five of six inaugural balls are free, with a charged gala at Municipal Auditorium headlined by Henry King and His Orchestra. TV star Jimmy Dean and other Texas entertainers will perform at the free events.
Texas Army National Guard officials say the force is at the highest state of efficiency and readiness ever achieved. Fourth Army spokesmen noted annual inspections of 121 units found more guards rated superior than last year, with twenty-one units receiving distinctions amid major reorganization.
Officials with two year terms began new terms in January. The report notes more inmates released than admitted in state prisons last year, totaling 5,485 releases with 1,921 parolees and 4,736 admissions. The State Securities Board logged 41 securities sale permit applications totaling 29 million. A West End State Bank application was filed with the State Banking Board for Beaumont's Westgate City, and a hearing on a new state bank in Hurst featured bitter political charges.
In appreciation Nancy Steve and his family join me in thanks for flowers cards visits and gifts during my hospital stay and recovery at home We hope to return the kindness in kind regards Jno W Norman Itc
An overview of how courts determine fair market value when the government takes private property. Personal value like shade trees and future development hopes are generally not compensable. however realistic income potential can be. The goal is a fair balance between public cost and the owner's rights.
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