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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1973
Page
2
The phrase refers to the point where buyers and sellers settle concrete terms after days of planning. It traces to old fabrics shops where brass tacks measured yards on the counter, and choosing a piece meant finalizing the decision with no further changes.
The State Board of Insurance ordered new year rate reductions totaling about 25 million dollars annually for dwelling coverage. Cuts vary by region with 30 percent for extended coverage in the North-Northwest and 20 percent for homeowners policies, plus smaller changes for other areas. Separate fire rate cuts include 12 percent for brick veneer and 9 percent for frame dwellings, while brick homes see a 3 percent hike.
Texas legislators opening the regular session on Tuesday face five budget reform proposals from the Texas Manufacturers Association. The measures include quarterly governor spending reviews, biennial LBB audits, tightened conference committee powers, a five year cost projection system, and a two year study on 80 percent earmarking by a gubernatorial commission.
Lawmakers study the 1973 Texas penal code revision proposed by the State Bar. The first major overhaul since 1857, it was rejected in 1971 but could pass this year with changes to controversial sections and drug and abortion provisions. The code retains eight murder death penalty classifications and condenses 1600 sections to 246 with four felony and three misdemeanor classes. A San Antonio school teacher is ineligible to serve as a mem-
Governor Smith designates W. Larry Teaver Jr of Austin as secretary of state to serve until January 16 when Gov. Dolph Briscoe takes office. Teaver succeeds Bob Bullock who resigned after January 1. Appointments include Judge Edward Coulson to the 14th court of civil appeals, Sam Lane to the Texas Employment Commission, Bob Lilly as chairman of the Texas Animal Health Commission, and several district judges and agency heads. Brad O’Leary named executive director of the Texas Republican Party. Harrison Vickers to lead the State Democratic Party.
The Homer Garrison Jr Law Enforcement Academy of the Texas Department of Public Safety was officially dedicated on January 4 and touted as among the best equipped in the United States. Texas agricultural income for 1972 may exceed $4 billion, according to agricultural officials.
Court of Criminal Appeals struck down a law allowing 17 year old males to be tried for felonies while females age 18 faced trial. Cigarette tax revenue fell from 2.5 million to 17.4 million between December 1971 and last month. Fever tick quarantines were set in Nueces and Webb counties. Gov. Smith expects a 300 million nest egg of unspent funds when he leaves office. The TEA won a national award for performance based teacher education programs. Rep Frances Farenthold to maintain an Austin office and monitor the legislature.
A peculiarity noted in a regional piece observes that the word American concludes with the phrase I can. The note highlights language quirks without broader context or consequences.
The article urges readers to appreciate athletic competition for its intrinsic value rather than excessive seriousness, highlighting the fun and communal spirit of sports. It celebrates participation, fair play, and the simple joy of watching battles on the field.
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