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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1960
Page
4
The piece notes that redistricting likely to provoke clashes in the next Legislature amid budget talks. Constitution requires redefining districts after each census. A 1948 law lets a Redistricting Board take over if the first session stalls, as happened in 1951, forcing action by big city and rural delegations.
The report outlines lawmakers' concerns over redistricting and potential loss of rural districts, with incumbents stressing experience. It notes a Texas homeowners insurance cut of 10 percent for home policy packages starting August 1 and a proposal to lower credit insurance rates. Federal road inspection standards pose no change for Texas, and the Speaker of the House race heats up as Spilman and Turman claim support and probe pressure allegations.
The article describes soil as a farmer’s most valuable asset and emphasizes irrigation dominant land in Texas. It outlines the need to understand soil formation, texture, structure, organic content, and the soil water relationship to improve productivity and proper use of fertilizers on irrigated fields.
The Texas Commission on Higher Education seeks 3,082,183 for 1961 to 1963 to cover enrollment growth in 18 state colleges and universities plus a proposed tuition increase of 50 dollars. The Texas Board of Corrections requests 2,654,846 more over two years to address prison needs cited as critical. Will Wilson named outstanding Attorney General of 1960 by the National Association of Attorneys General for his work on antitrust, interstate compacts, and habeas corpus efforts.
John Box and William F. Bennett of Texas A and M publish a comprehensive guide to irrigation decisions and soil nutrient sources. The bulletin explains factors affecting irrigation and aims to assist farmers evaluating irrigation or operating irrigated farms. Obtain from local county agent or Agricultural Information Office College Station Texas.
Mrs Deward Awalt senior vice president presided over the VFW Auxiliary regular meeting at the post home. Plans were made for the Donkey Baseball game August 2 at 8 pm at the Little League field with Mrs Ted Meyer named advance tickets chairman. Mrs Ted Meyer installed as treasurer and Mrs W L Collins installed officer. $5 sent to Veterans Hospital Big Spring. Seven members attended.
Mrs. James R. Largent former Nellie Lacy was honored with a gift tea Saturday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Davidson. Guests included Mrs. A. O. Lacy and Mrs. F. J. Sargent of Spearman, with hostesses Mesdames Awalt Bedford Ledbetter Puckett Bunch Roberts and others. Tea featured pink rosebud centerpiece and milk glass service.
Recent visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs C M Gooch were Mr and Mrs T E McCollum of Snyder, Mr and Mrs D E McCollum and son Mark of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mrs Mike Hendrix and Lisa of McAllen.
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