Texas open meetings reform moves through committees
Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby forecasts quick senate action on HB 3 to tighten the open meetings law. The criminal matters subcommittee cleared HB 3, HB 10 shield bill faces this week with possible amendments including U. S. Senate definitions and state supreme court mandamus provisions. HB 6 hearing pushed to April 10 as a cost estimate is awaited. Crime stats warn one major crime per minute with murders roughly every five hours.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Bill Hobby
U. S. Senate
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Legislative Budget Board
Lawmakers warned on new tax bill amid education welfare costs
Rep. Don Cavness and Rep. Joe Wyatt said a new tax bill is likely if the regular session fails to pass one. They estimated welfare compliance could cost Texas about 100 million dollars yearly, with education bills adding 28 million and 13 million for teacher lunch hours.
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House Revenue and Tax Committee
Don Cavness
Austin
Joe Wyatt
Bloomington
Cavness
18 Year Old Rights Approved in Senate Vote
Full rights of maturity for 18 year olds received tentative senate approval by a 19 to 11 vote. The Senate also approved slowing new state colleges by requiring prior approval of the Coordinating Board Texas College and University System. Senators extended collective bargaining rights to police and firefighters with local option for counties and cities.
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Senate
Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System
Texas Crime Decline Report Shows Lower 1972 Rates
DPS director Col. Wilson E. Speir says overall Texas crime fell 2.2 percent from 1971, the first measurable drop since 1954, with murders, aggravated assaults and thefts down while rapes robberies and auto thefts rose. Urban rates dropped 5.7 percent and rural 5.8 percent. murder clearance rose to 89 percent. Speir cites better enforcement, training, staffing, and facilities.
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Texas
Department of Public Safety
Wilson E. Speir
DPS
Speir
Welfare Budget Proposal Delays Four Month Funding
The House appropriations committee chairman proposes a four month welfare budget amid unresolved cost factors. A Senate committee approves a House passed comparative negligence bill advancing in the legislation process.
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House Appropriations Committee
Senate Jurisprudence Committee
Be Busy Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Martin’s Home
The Be Busy Sewing Club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs J C Martins home to sew and chat. Members included M H Hogan George Lloyd Lewis Blackmon Nadeen Smith David Allen Vallie Brannon Bill Millorn Becky Poe G T Shott with visitors Mrs Ralph McWilliams Mrs J A Traylor and Mrs J W Hopkins. The next meeting is set for Monday April 9 at Mrs Nadeen Smiths home.
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J. C. Martin
Mesdames M. H. Hogan
George Lloyd
Lewis Blackmon
Nadeen Smith
David Allen
Vallie Brannon
Bill Millorn
Becky Poe
G. T. Shott
Ralph McWilliams
J. A. Traylor
J. W. Hopkins
Card of Thanks for J. E. Talley’s passing
Mrs. T. L. (Edith) Whittenberg of Tuscola Texas thanks friends for support after the sudden death of her father J. E. Talley. Gratitude is extended to Bro. Grantz Bro. Strickland and Ted Meyer for comforting words prayers flowers and sympathy.
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J. E. Talley
Bro. Grantz
Bro. Strickland
Ted Meyer
T. L
Edith) Whittenberg
Tuscola, Texas
Thanks for support during illness and death of Karla Melson
The family of Mrs Karla Melson expresses sincere thanks to friends who offered help and comfort during her illness and after her passing.
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Karla Melson
Sub Deb Club Meeting Tuesday Plans Cancer Fund Drive
The Sub Deb Club met Tuesday evening at Brenda Blackerby’s home to plan a cancer fund drive. Attendees included Brenda Blackerby Carla Brown Lou Ann Cole Lea Mostad Jessie Waldrop Landa Walker Connie Giles Kathy Howe Joy Allen Mary Lynn Bedford Lise Nell Brown Lisa Giles Kim Miles Cathy Schwartz Melinda Baldwin Doris Waldrop and sponsor Bettye Pinkerton.
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Brenda Blackerby
Carla Brown
Lou Ann Cole
Lea Mostad
Jessie Waldrop
Landa Walker
Connie Giles
Kathy Howe
Joy Allen
Mary Lynn Bedford
Lise Nell Brown
Lisa Giles
Kim Miles
Cathy Schwartz
Melinda Baldwin
Doris Waldrop
Bettye Pinkerton
Bethany Sunday School Class Rescheduled to April 10
The Bethany Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church moves its April 3 meeting to Tuesday April 10 at 7 p.m. in Mrs. John Clark’s home. The change follows the revival planned for the coming week.
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Bethany
First Baptist Church
John Clark
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