Texas officials outline plan to curb drug abuse statewide
Gov. Preston Smith Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes Atty Gen Crawford C Martin and House Speaker Gus Mutscher approve an multiagency push to dry up drug sources through education enforcement and federal aid. Actions include seminars law officer exchanges with Mexico statistics and a model drug information center.
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Austin
Texas
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Crawford C. Martin
Gus Mutscher
Smith
Texas Justice Council
Mexico
Justice Council
Rio Grande
Toll roads proposed by Texas Turnpike Authority
In a surprise session the Texas Turnpike Authority urged the State Highway Commission to authorize six to nine month exploratory studies for a toll road network costing over 135 million dollars. Projects include an 83 mile mid Texas turnpike from Hillsboro to I 45, a 20 mile Dallas Fort Worth Trinity turnpike, an 8.8 mile airport tollway to the new airport, a 20 million San Antonio toll road along US 281 North Expressway, a 1.2 mile Dallas area toll bridge over Mountain Creek Lake, and a Houston to Intercontinental Airport turnpike. Feasibility surveys may follow.
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State Highway Commission
Texas Turnpike Authority
Highway Department
Turnpike Authority
Commission
Hillsboro
Interstate 45
Centerville
Dallas-Fort Worth
Houston-Beaumont
Dallas
Ft. Worth
San Antonio
Mountain Creek Lake
Dallas County
Oak Cliff
Arlington
Houston
Intercontinental Airport
Barnes named to national assessment and aid policy task force
Lt. Gov. Barnes named to the advisory committee on National Assessment of Educational Progress and to a 10 member task force for a national student financial aid policy. Governor Smith announced appointments including John Brittain Dunnam Winters William Cleveland Smithwick Jr Miles Clay L Allen Wingate and Cecil Roper Norton reappointment to the Runnels County Water Authority. Attorney General rules Fraternal and veterans organizations operating clubs serving alcohol are subject to sales tax as ultimate consumers for mix beverage ice or set ups.
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Barnes
Smith
Runnels County
Grass Drills On Loan From RS and WD District
Two grass drills are available from the Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District. District director Grnder Hays notes growing interest in grass seeding and that the district maintains the drills for cooperators. Ronald Rugh of the Soil Conservation Service says the drills handle trashy and slick seeds like bermuda and kleingrass. contact district directors to use.
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Runnels
Hays
Soil and Water Conservation District
Ronald Rugh
Soil Conservation Service
Rugh
Morton and San Angelo Couples Visit Virden Home
Mr. and Mrs. Elton Mathis of Morton with Lance and Marla Mathis of San Angelo visited Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Virden.
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Elton Mathis
Morton
Lance
Marla Mathis
San Angelo
Gene Virden
Reid Stoecker Visits Austin Family Weekend
Reid Stoecker of Austin spent the past weekend in the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs Homer Stoecker and with his grandmother Mrs Noel Reid.
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Reid Stoecker of
Austin
Homer Stoecker
Noel Reid
Gardner Family Weekend Visit Spreads Across Cities
In Gardner home Mr and Mrs Joe Dell Gardner and daughters of Houston along with Mr and Mrs Hamlin of Denver City were weekend visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs F D Gardner.
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Gardner Home
Joe Dell Gardner
Houston
Hamlin
Denver City
F. D. Gardner
Willinghams Return to Houston After Visit
Mr and Mrs R S Willingham and son Jeff return to Houston after a several day visit with Mr and Mrs A R Spence and Mrs Albert Lewis in their home.
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R. S. Willingham
Jeff
Houston
A. R. Spence
Albert Lewis
Martin says makings not taxed when used in drinks
In a new opinion General Martin holds that makings used in alcoholic beverages served to guests and members are not subject to further sales tax. He also finds Amarillo mayor Stroud did not resign automatically when announcing a run for Randolph County Judge, that the Alcoholic Beverage Commission lacks authority to build a revenue station at Eagle Pass from appropriated funds, and that county commissioners cannot budget more than the auditor's anticipated revenue.
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Martin
Amarillo
J. Ernest Stroud
Randall County
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Eagle Pass
Norman announce birth of daughter Becky Renee
Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Norman announce the birth of a daughter Becky Renee at Hendrick Hospital Abilene. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs C C Almand and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs T W Norman.
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Kenneth R. Norman
Becky Renee
Hendrick Hospital
Abilene
C. C. Almand
T. W. Norman
Tribute Note For Bud Little Death Help and Thanks
Thankful family expresses gratitude for comforting sympathy and help after the passing of Bud Little. Mayme Button and Denice Little acknowledge the beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses shown during their sorrow.
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Bud Little
Mayme
Button
Denice Little
Local Races Include Shannan and Nabers Returns
Ballot slate lists Associate Justice Bob Shannon of Austin for the Third Court of Civil Appeals, State Representative 64th District Lynn Nabers of Brownwood seeking re election, Clerk of the District Court Marie Castor Carter and Otis Power.
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The
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Bob Shannon
Austin
Lynn Nabers
Brownwood
Marie
Castor
Carter
Otis
Myrt
Power
Joint Meeting of Winters 4-H Clubs Held Monday
A joint meeting of the Winters Boys and Girls 4-H clubs was held Monday night at City Hall at 7 30 o clock with president Bertha Grohman presiding. Secretary Denise Carroll called the roll and Mrs Juanita O Conner and Allen Belk spoke on demonstrations. Edmin Zley presented a gun safety program. Twenty four members attended.
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Winters
Bertha Grohman
Denise Carroll
Juanita O’conner
Allen Belk
Edmin Zley
Political Figures in Texas Capitol Roles Listed
A directory-style note lists Lt Gov Ben Barnes and Sen David Ratliff with roles in the Texas State Capitol and Rep Lynn Nabers representing the 64th District. It places them at the Texas Capitol in Austin and notes district and chamber affiliations.
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A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
South Main
Denton
H. F. Gerhart
Bermuda
B. E. Rogers
J. O. Casey
Tex
Woodie Powell - Ardean Kimmell
de Leon
Simpson Garden Center
Commercial Avenue
Coleman
Willis
W. C. Alcorn
N. Rogers
S. Arlington
State St
B. D. Vinson
Wilmeth
Paul C. Gerhardt
Tinkle St
Penny Lane
C. W. Wade
Ted Meyer
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Gibson
Expert Service
Swatchsue Electric CO
Syracuse
China
Manufacturer’s of Fine China
Registry Service
Bahlman Jewelers
Lucy Kittrell
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Lamar
A. D. Smith
Floyd Sims
J. D. Sowell
N. Church
Ballinger Salvage Company
S. Melwood
Floyd Wood
Monte Hanson
G. Call
Clem J. Rozmen Jr
J. B. Guy Jr
Victor J. Merfeld
Merrill Nursing Home
Nationwide Systems, Inc
Gretna
Western Mattress Service
U. S. Atty
John Mitchell
Congress
General Insurance
Lazier
Noleta Rice
Winters Shoe Shop
N. Main Winters, Tex
W. G. Bedford
Ino. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
Bellis
West Dale
Welfare Board
Herbert Wilson
West Texas
Harrison Auto Parts
Rs&wd
Community Center
Dub McDaniel
AEC Pest Control
South 7Th Street
Waddell Chevrolet Co
Melvin Mapes
W. H. Rampy
L. Monroe Dodd
Byron D. Jobe
Enterprise Winters
Texas State Capitol
Sen
David Ratliff
Texas State Senate
REP
House of Rep
State Capitol
T. A. McMillan
Wesley Vogler
N. Cryer
Blackmon Repair Shop
General Mechanical
North Church
Sno-Breze and
Friedrich
Motorola Radio and TV Homesite
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
Fowler
Virgil Fowler
Joe Kozelsky
Cabinet Shop
Mansell Brothers
Ballinger - Winters
John Deere
Ballinger
North Main
Dior
Stokely’s
Dior 35C
del Monte
Gandy
Frozan
Balkum’s Grocery and Market
E. Truitt
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