The Veteran Preference in Public Jobs Debated
Legal discussion traces how courts balance veteran preference with equal protection in civil service. It cites cases where blanket favoritism is struck down and where modest, merit tied advantages are upheld, noting safeguards and reinstatement outcomes for veterans. Written by Will Bernard as a public service feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feedral Civil Service
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Thank You Note From Mr and Mrs Duncan Hensley
The Hensleys express gratitude for cards flowers and visits during hospital stays and again say thank you to friends who sent support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Hensley
Tariff and quota fights shape Congress battles
Omar Burleson reports a major showdown in the House Ways and Means Committee as about 50 industries press hearings and 25 bills seek to curb imports from steel to mink skins and strawberries. He notes global imbalances, postwar shifts, oil import policy, and the uncertain outcome of tariff measures likely to surge in 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Middle East
Suez Canal
Mitchell Family Reunion Held In Ballinger
The 19th annual Mitchell family reunion was held Sunday June 23 at the Ballinger Community Center. Sixty six relatives and friends attended with many named members from Ballinger Levelland Lockney Abilene and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ballinger
Ballinger Community Center
Charity Circle Meeting At First Methodist Church
Mrs Jasper Drake hosted the regular Charity Circle gathering of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church Tuesday morning. Mrs Frank Mitchell chaired. Eva Kelly led the program on Residence Homes Find A Way. Frances Stricklin gave a Psalms meditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Drake
Charity Circle
Womans Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Frank Mitchell
Eva Kelly
Frances Stricklin
W. T. Nichols
Elmo Mayhew
John Schaffrina
Susie Baker
Pearl Whigham
Willie Lois Nichols
Lillie Marks
Bride-Elect Honored At Shower At Baptist Church
Miss Glenda Darlene Sims, bride-elect of Kim Eugene IsraeI, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening in Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. Yellow and white decorations highlighted the event with a white linen table and yellow flower arrangement. Guests were welcomed by Mrs Henry Brédemeyer and others signed the guest book while pin and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda
Darlene. Sims
Kim Eugene
Israel
First Baptist Church
Lou
Ella Wilson
Lillie’ “Heath
Hale
Wiley
Dennis
R Rodgers
Joe ‘Irvin
David
Carroll Roper
Gayland “Robinson
W. 5. Briley
Raymond L. Bell Dies at 50 in Ballinger Winters Grocer Passes
Raymond L. Bell known as Bill, 50, died Saturday at Ballinger Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral held Monday at First Methodist Church Ballinger with Rev. Glenn Bowman officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Ballinger. Survived by wife Margaret Patton Bell of Winters, mother Mrs. R. L. Bell of Ballinger, daughter Mrs. Jay Garrett Jr. of Temple, five brothers and four sisters. Bell operated Bell's Cashway Grocery in Winters after moving from Ballinger in 1960. He had previously run a Ballinger grocery and was a longtime member of the Ballinger Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L
Bill) Bell
Ballinger Memorial Hospital
First Methodist Church
Glenn Bowman
Evergreen Cemetery
Ballinger
Allen Davis Funeral Home
Coleman
Winters
Bell’s Cashway Grocery
Bell
First . Methodist Church
Margaret Patton
Jay Garrett, Jr
Temple
James
Lubbock
Lloyd
Uvalde
Scotty
Big Spring
Rowland
Guymon
Ekla
Jerry
Lamesa
J. W. Jones
Brownwood
Robert’ Currie
St. Louis
William S., Goetz
Bill Neeley
Fresno
Calif
Guests of the Kruses Include Several Families
Recent visitors staying with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kruse and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Kruse came from Odessa Pyote and Dallas. Dickie Brenda Kruse and Dianne Cromer joined, with Joyce Lucas and children, and Charles Secrest with Steve and Stephanie. Steven stayed longer with his grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Kruse
Delbert. Kruse
Dickie and
Brenda Kruse
Odessa
Joyce T.” Lucas
Pyote
Dianne Cromer
Charles ” Secrest
Steve
Stephanie
Dallas
Steven
Baldwin Family Returns From Vacation to New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Carl Baldwin and Mrs Clarence Hambright returned home Sunday from a vacation and visit with their son Mr and Mrs Jackie Baldwin at Amarillo and Mr and Mrs Ralph Hightower at Albuquerque New Mexico.
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New Mexico
Carl’ Baldwin
Variety of visitors gather at Emma Doggett home
A long list of guests visited Mrs. Emma Doggett including Huckabys from Abilene Wingate and New Orleans plus Crawfords and Adcocks. Enoch Doggett is ill at home and local activities feature ARD banner plans for a San Angelo meeting.
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Emma Doggett
Floyd ‘Huckaby
Randy
Stanton
Eldon Huckaby
Abilene
Clarence Huckaby
Winters
Nellie, Adcock
Wingate
Levi’ Robertson
Cindy
Brenda
Hylton
Olan ‘Crawford
Curtis Ray
Jimmy Darrell Adcock
Jamie
Jimmie, Jr
New Orleans
Miles Huckaby
Doyle Doggett
Lynn
Kaye
Venice
Wingate Gator
Humble Recreation Hall
Alpheus Hill
Wayne Owens
Bill Holleman
Bill Hamilton
George Cave
Joe Bryan
Pat Pritchard
Edward Peehis
San Angelo
Slandering in Sand At Water Edge
An odd note suggests avoiding direct slander by writing accusations in the sand near the water. The message emphasizes indirect portrayal rather than harsh wording, using a transitory medium to convey intent without concrete naming.
Big supply of Receipt Books at Enterprise office
Receipt books are reported in abundant supply at the Enterprise office. Store managers note steady demand from businesses and individuals for stamp pad and accounting supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Office
Government vehicle insurance proposal expands coverage
A recommendation calls for casualty and liability insurance on all civilian operated or government owned machinery and vehicles. It includes federal state county city schools and any sub divisions and civilian contractors employed by these governments.
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Blinters Enterprise
Texas
Bob Harrison
Stamford
Total Electric
Desler
Waikiki Beach
Hawaii
Mecca
Diamond Head
Washington
Omar Burleson
Europe
Japan
U. S
Interior Department
W. S. Mitchell
David Mitchell
Ernie Mitchell
Kathy
Bobby Grant
Joli
Mike
Mitch
Gary Stacy
Paige
Glen Butner
Gary
Glenna Shirleen
Levelland
T. B. Mitchell
R. C. Mitchell
Lockney
Lee Mosley
Ruth Mosley
Garden City
Long Island
N. Y
Oscar Mitchell
Nettie Hoover
Valera
Ray Workman
Jimmy
Hatchell
Vernon Stehle
Winfred Hacker
Gene Pill
R. E. White
C. H. Voelkel
Susan
Noel Wilen
Alan
Laura Jo
Kenedy
Nevia McGregor
Owen Ingram
Robert Conner
Randall
Omer Hill
Audra Mitchell
Jewell Mitchell
Minnie Stehle
D. E. Pinegar
J. R. Woodfin
Joe Baker
Baptist Church
Raymond L. Bell
Winters Grocer
Raymond Phillips
Elmer Phillips
Carl Baldwin
Jerry Sims
Carey Gardner
KRUSE
Myrtle Allen
Mrs. Pierce
Mrs. Black
Fort Worth
Mr. Enoch Doggett
Annie Phillips
Lampasas
Pete Polk
David Bryan
Carl . Green
Wheat
Raymond Earl Lindsey
Miss Fiveash
Norton
Mr. c
Edwin Voss
John Holland
John Christena
el Paso
Newman
Varner Voss
Garland Briley
Voss
Runnels County Farm Bureau
MNO. W. Nor the Insurance
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