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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
2
A teenage party leads to a playful wedding across state lines. The court rules the ceremony valid as a marriage at the moment performed, despite intent to annul later. Judges warn against dissolving marriages entered into lightly or for mere pretense.
Governor Preston Smith's Criminal Justice Council submits the largest Texas crime program to the U S Department of Justice seeking 1 1 million dollars in action grants for state and local units. An initial 830 350 planning grant and 235 000 for riot control equipment precede potential 11 million more in federal aid in 1970. Plans span courts law enforcement and corrections amid student critique and measured results promises. Texas mental health funding rises to 3 5 million annually moving up national rankings with communities in Amarillo San Antonio and others establishing centers and planning new facilities.
Lone Star Gas requests a rate hike from 35.4 to 44.8 cents per 1000 cu ft across 512 Texas cities. The Railroad Commission recessed hearings to allow municipalities to protest, delaying a decision by six months or more. The company says inflation justifies the increase to an eight percent yield on investments. the last rise was granted in 1960.
Texas Water Rights Commission asked Governor Smith to seek more time to study multi million dollar projects by the U S Army Corps for Edwards Underground Reservoir. Strong Uvalde protests were voiced at the June 11 hearing as the commission noted no agency to manage water resources or repay 51.6 million in reimbursable non federal costs. It urged the Corps report remain active for further consideration and recommendations.
Texas Attorney General Crawford C. Martin issues opinions on felonies and grand jury rights. He states a defendant must be advised of the constitutional right to legal counsel and outlines guidelines for processing felony complaints. Other opinions address cigarette tax revenue, a Texas corporation acquiring stock, and loyalty oath requirements for textbook authors.
A justice of the peace must maintain a docket reflecting all criminal matters before him in both magisterial and judicial duties. The note outlines duties for state supported schools and stresses accurate record keeping.
Governor Smith signs a 1.25 dollar per hour minimum wage bill while Senator Ralph Hall of Rockwell campaigns for lieutenant governor amid leanings that Lt. Gov. Barnes may seek higher office. A group plans to save Austin historic Driskill Hotel from demolition as business interests pursue charters for Texas City banks. Parents urged to wire teens’ education through TV, telephone and ignition.
Members of Tom McMillan Chapter Royal Ambassadors of Southside Baptist Church held a camp-out at Buffalo Gap State Park on Friday night with games and a campfire service led by Rev. Virgil James after supper. Saturday featured hiking and swimming with attendees including Danny Calcote Mike Calcote Kenny Reel David Hendrix Josh Buchanan Greg Black Dale Whitecotton Tye Rougas RA Counselors Steve Sample Edwin Hart Roy Rice and Rev. Virgil James.
A reflective saying urges balancing grievances by seeking retaliation against those who assisted you. It frames revenge as misguided, recommending accountability toward benefactors who supported you instead of targeting allies.
A compact note traces cotton from early human cultivation to widespread textile use, highlighting its long cultural and economic significance across civilizations and eras.
Help wanted notice seeks a truck driver contacting B. G. Bryant at Gulf Service Station. Location and full posting details are minimal in readable text.
The Winters Enterprise lists Texas lawmakers Sen. David Ratliff 24th Senatorial District and Rep. Lynn Nabers 64th District. The notice appears in the June 27 1969 issue from Winters Texas with addresses for Austin and the State Capitol.
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