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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1961
Page
10
The governor supports a broad $166,000,000 bill to cover the general expenses and pay raises for teachers. It includes a proposal for a substantial $800 raise to boost teacher wages, with Witt Hale's related measure for a similar amount noted as sent forward.
A measure would raise teacher base pay to 4014 for bachelor’s degree and 4239 for master’s. Experience increases of 20 to 40 percent for classroom teachers are proposed. Superintendents and principals would earn 20 to 40 percent more than base. Tony Korloth of Sherman sponsors the amended bill. It also seeks state aid for the jober and requires a one week jobless period before unemployment benefits, estimating an employer cost of 8 million dollars.
The bill would empower the Legislature to fill offices vacated by enemy attack and grant power to take necessary measures, including possible suspension of the Constitution. Sen. Culp Krueger of El Campo sponsors the proposal, while Sen. Dorsay Hardeman of San Angelo opposes.
The constitution's most vocal defender and several other senators backed the measure, but even after deleting the offending phrase the chamber approved it by 14 to 12, short of the two thirds needed for final approval.
The legislature advances a 1960 census driven redistricting plan reshaping House districts to favor city representation, potentially forcing retirements or seat swaps. A companion congressional redistricting bill clears committee after a hurry up motion while Senate work on senatorial maps continues despite filibuster objections.
The House rejected the abandoned property measure 72 to 60 despite Governor Daniel's pledge to call a special session if needed. Rep. Charles Hughes pressed to revive the bill, but lawmakers kept it off the calendar. The bill would authorize state seizure of property or bank accounts of missing or heirless individuals, with an estimated $17 million impact.
A bill to allow 10 to 2 civil verdicts cleared the Senate Jurisprudence Committee amid sharp legal dispute. Opponents warn it erodes trial by jury safeguards while supporters say it would cut delays and hung juries caused by a single obstructive juror.
The State Board of Corrections fights for higher prison funding as the conference committee ponders the appropriations bill. Director O B Ellis warns of possible riots with overcrowded one man cells and 72 hour guard weeks. House and Senate proposals grant about 19 million versus 24 million requested, with the conference committee acting as the final arbiter on changes.
After weeks of argument the Senate State Affairs Committee sent the small regulation problem to a special subcommittee. Members include Sen. Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo as chairman and Sens. Abraham Kazen Jr. of Laredo and George.
Dr. Lois LaVarta Bellis of Winters plans to attend the 46th annual Texas State Chiropractic Association convention in San Antonio starting Thursday morning. More than 500 practitioners from across the state are expected to attend the three day meeting.
Seniors can pre qualify for U S Army enlistment without obligation or cost. Tests take place Saturdays at the Abilene Recruiting Main Station. Contact Master Sergeant Evans at the Winters Chamber of Commerce or call Orchard 2 5665 to arrange a home visit. Written schooling guarantees available.
Senator Hardeman sponsors the House approved small loan bill regulating loans up to 3000 dollars with charges up to 40 percent. Small loan representatives seek a separate higher scale for loans under 100 dollars. Trading stamp ban bill deemed unconstitutional. Attorney General Will Wilson says state lacks authority and no public interest danger shown.
During Highway Week in Texas May 21 27 State Highway Engineer DeWitt C Greer warns of obsolete highway mileage farm to market roads grown to 33000 miles with insufficient funds for maintenance and tax revenue at risk of diversion. North Texas State College in Denton will become North Texas State University Aug 27 Gov signs change. Senate approves Aeronautics Commission three fourths of unclaimed aviation fuel refunds with remaining quarter to schools Comptroller estimates refunds at 70000 to 100000 yearly.
The Know Your Neighbor Club met Tuesday in Raymond Schwartz's home. Members performed handwork for the hostess and refreshments were served to Mesdames Gene Virden Adelia Hudson Dick Bishop M H Hogan Minnie Mitchell K Q Marks D Cooper M L Dobbins Weldon Brown Delbert Kruse and Bede England. The next meeting will be June 13 in the home of Mrs. M L Dobbins.
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