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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1968
Page
2
State legislators plan to return to Austin on June 4 to finalize the budget and push a new 125 million dollar sales tax package, mostly funded by higher rate from two to three percent and local option procedures. Gov Connally hints at liquor-by-the-drink reforms and broader liquor law revisions alongside tax measures.
Texas high court affirms lower court rulings upholding a law banning mass picketing in labor disputes. It also rules Mexican strike banners in a Laredo dispute should not be enjoined. The court discusses voter registration applications and damages for survivors in interstate accidents. An Abilene man to receive full trial in a $185000 medical mail practice suit. Mair Schepps granted new trial. Third Court of Civil Appeals upholds denial of a $98626 sales tax refund to a New York firm.
Texas draft quota for June falls from 1416 to 961 under Lt Gen Hershey order. National Army quota reduced to 20 000 from 29 500. May call up 2233 to aid Marine Corps and Army. 8500 to examining stations next month. Speir named acting director of Texas DPS succeeding the late Homer Garrison Jr. veteran of 25 years state police service.
Briscoe leads campaign spending in the governor race with large contributions from major donors and committees. The report lists top spenders and tracks fundraising totals across the race, highlighting where money flowed and which groups backed the candidacy.
The Attorney General says school boards may order a trustee election recount when defeat was under five percent of votes even if a district court orders a recount under another law. He also states Bee County commissioners must seek competitive bids for an electronic voting system over two thousand dollars.
The Texas Railroad Commission cut statewide oil allowances for the third month running to 45.2 percent of potential, capping production at 3,485,366 barrels daily. May had 3,512,874 barrels with a 45.7 percent factor. buyers nominated 3,025,126 barrels daily for June, down 46,143 from May, per Bureau of Mines forecasts. A runoff campaign between Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and Don Yarborough gains little voter interest. Also, an East Texas field order caps transfer of oil allowances.
Parks and Wildlife cites 3,866 Texas anglers for no fishing license with fines from 10 to 100 dollars. State Securities Board issued permits to 74 corporations to sell 105.8 million dollars in securities last month, up 61 million from April 1967.
When faced with drippy ice cream on new cotton upholstery, scrape excess with a dull knife. Gently rub the stained area with a sponge dipped in a mild detergent solution, then wipe with a dry terry cloth towel.
Create longer wearing bath mats by sewing two cotton terry cloth mats together back to back. Use coordinated patterns with one solid and one floral print for a versatile pair.
The Enterprise announces candidates for the Democratic primary on May 4. Everett J. Grindstaff of Runnels County and Lynn Nabers of Brown County seek the State Representative seat for the 64th District.
From Dallas Mr and Mrs Bobby Anderson visited over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs B S Anderson at Cotton.
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