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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
2
For sale notices list a 3 bedroom brick house with lawn and trees at 298 N. Church and a 3 bedroom brick home. A separate 2 bedroom home at 106 E. College is also offered. Contact Johnny Wilson or C. W. Wade with phone numbers 754 4837 or 754 4195.
Texas voters approved one amendment creating a 100 million dollar bond fund for city sewage treatment facilities with a state matching grants program. The measure aims to improve water quality and accelerate municipal projects while other proposed changes failed.
In a quick ruling the Supreme Court reversed a district judge and held that a legislator lawyer is entitled to an automatic postponement of a case during a legislative session. The case involves an Eastland turkey farmer suing an insurer over a snow storm collapse of a steel barn. the insurer contests a $7450 claim arguing partial snow damage is not covered. The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a 10 year probated sentence for a Dallas man who shot two police officers in 1968.
Texas Attorney General Crawford Martin issued an opinion saying tuition equalizing grants to private colleges would not violate the constitution or church state separation. Other opinions cover school tax assessment practices, teacher contracts linked to school board elections, checks for cigarette stamps, stamping requirements, and national draft calls in May and June.
Gov Preston Smith approved 18 grants totaling 1 038 650 for crime control with allocations across El Paso Hudspeth Culberson Jeff Davis Presidio Brewster counties and DPS headquarters. Education service centers receive 42 550 for drug education in multiple Texas cities.
Governor Smith stated he has no plans to seek the U S Senate but may pursue the governorship again. A $600 million tax bill signed by the Governor takes effect July 1. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes lauded eight major banking reform bills passed by the Senate. The Legislature rejected a full state takeover of school operating costs and agreed to fund up to $300 per semester for private college tuition for needy students. Charles E Simons of Dallas sworn in to the State Highway Commission. Moody Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling nearly $2 million for mental retardation education and medical services.
Abilene partners Wiley Connally and Paul Stuerzenberger won the third annual men’s Low Ball Partnership Golf Tournament at Winters Country Club with a 132 total after 36 holes. First flight honors went to Jerry Neely and Gattis Neely after a sudden death playoff over Pat Wood and Ken Wiginton.
Tax reform act revisions limit deductions on charitable contributions while eliminating tax on gifts. Some exempt groups report fewer donations due to misunderstandings about tax rules. Donors can still benefit by giving valuable property to IRS approved organizations.
Town column discusses volunteering for mental ward confinement and upheaval around Little League. Notes player trading, ground prep, transportation, and concession planning as in pro leagues. Warns of a girls movement challenging the field and mothers with two kids on different teams.
L W Sparks and Owen Helms of Rotan tied for second with 154 points while Bill Sykes and C T Parker of Bal linger won in sudden death fourth. Johnny Cathey of Abilene and others also posted totals as Winters participants battled for top places.
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