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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
2
In Austin the legislature agreed to place 14 proposed amendments on the November 1972 ballot including HJR 61 allowing a constitutional revision convention if needed. Other measures raise legislative salaries, set governor terms, protect rights, and allow local tax and school funding changes.
The Texas Employment Commission reports an April drop of 6 000 in unemployment to 181 000 and a state rate of 3.8 percent, with mid April levels matching December 1974 and likely the year’s low. Thirteen labor areas improved, Austin posting the lowest rate at 1.8 percent. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Calvert names William Skelton of Lubbock to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Senate confirms. Charles W. Horan Jr. of Fort Worth becomes chairman of the Texas Tourist Development Board, replacing John R. Me.
The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation approves a 296150 grant for Peder nales Falls State Park in Blanco County. Alpine Independent School District wins clearance to buy highway property for a new high school site. State Industrial Commission officials pursue Texas international trade development in Munich. April construction up seven percent from March with residential building contributing five percent. The Bureau of Business Research calls the state economy checkered but notes encouraging signs amid soft spots.
Texas Parks and Wildlife certifies three new state records for game fish. Turner Keith catches a five pound nine ounce spotted bass at Lake O’ Pines on March 13, 1966. Jack Kimbrough’s freshwater redfish weighs 26 pounds from Chub Lake Bra zoria County on May 11, 1871, and Karl Kautz lands a three pound three ounce croaker in Galveston Bay on May 15, 1971.
A Winters High School class of about 20 students led by W. R. Leicester uses a Texas Education Agency mobile driver education unit provided through the Regional Education Service Center at San Angelo. The trailer classroom seats 35, features slide and motion picture projectors, four answer buttons per desk linked to a Drivocator, and records individual and class results to aid rapid instruction before in-car practice with dual controls.
The court case concerns Mike who claims prejudice led to his firing as a mechanic and sues the union after an arbitration ruled against him. He alleges union incompetence and failure to notify him of the hearing while asserting the union did not keep proper records. The court decision remains unresolved.
The judge noted unions must exercise reasonable diligence to protect members' rights but are not liable for every denied grievance. Courts largely agree the law grants unions leeway in handling individual cases while upholding a duty to act reasonably.
A concise phrase satirically describes a student who relies on paternal funds for a four year college path. The line suggests a critique of entitlement and financial support shaping a lengthy, easygoing college tenure.
A concise tribute to cooks who take pride in their craft, celebrating skill, dedication, and the joy of creating quality meals.
Attractive 4room furnished apartment in duplex at 506 N. Cryer St. Rent paid in advance. tenants cover utilities. Contact Mrs. Fred Armbrecht at 602 N. Cryer. 13-tfc. Licensed beautician Nikki Higgins offers wig cleaning and repairs with wiglets, one day service, references available. call 754-5093. 5-EOW
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