03 Nov 1967
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1967
Page
1
Babson Park Mass reflects on home and world turmoil. The piece argues insurrections damage national image, asks who heals looted souls, and questions whether space or military spending resolves deeper social issues. It calls for restoring order and addressing root causes beyond bread alone.
Secretary of State John L. Hill tightens rules for voter registration urging individual applications or family-supported submissions. He opposes bulk registrations though third-party solicitations may distribute forms, while former Senator Franklin Spears pushes bulk filings amid looming election year tensions.
Winters Independent Schools lists daily offerings for Monday November 6 through Friday November 10. Menu includes chicken and dumplings, fried steak, grilled cheese, chicken spaghetti casserole, assorted sides, desserts, and milk choices with occasional alternate selections.
The Texas Supreme Court heard Sun Oil Company arguments seeking rights to pump fresh water from the Ogallala formation for oil well flooding on their Hockley County lease. Lower courts denied Sun suits amid concerns by a landowner and the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 that water withdrawals would threaten irrigation supplies. Houston finance company.
The State Board of Insurance approved a 4.2 percent cut in workmen's compensation premiums effective December 1. The slash, tied to premium and loss statistics, should reduce 1968 costs by about $7 million. Board Chairman Hunter McLean cited savings from lower insurer expenses and fewer accidents, while stressing continued emphasis on accident prevention.
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation reports 151 screwworm cases across 24 Texas counties from South to West, the highest tally of the year. Foundation President Dolph Briscoe Jr. warns that hurricane and floods create an emergency for the screw worm eradication program and seeks extra USDA funds to expand sterilization efforts amid federal cuts.
A brief advisory urges filing a flight plan before hunting or fishing trips. It suggests leaving destination, address, phone, and vehicle tag details in case responders are needed in a hurry.
A short exploration of the phrase neat as a pin tracing its origin to iron pins and the iron pin’s neat appearance. It also explains pin money as an early form of a wife’s private allowance tied to buying her own pin.
An eclectic column notes that elephants can submerge with trunks extended, young cotton tail rabbits face a one in twenty chance to reach birth day, bees seek flower color before scent, and practical fishing advice urges sharp hooks and spare bones in the tackle box while rocks wear down lures.
The note suggests bass fishermen should carry a crappie rig to improve catch chances during poor weather conditions, implying team gear versatility and adaptability for tougher fishing days.
Fishermen improve night fishing by extending light farther from the boat. They attach a piece of plywood to an inflated inner tube, anchor the lantern on the board, and let it float to illuminate the water ahead.
Ralph Whittenberg expresses sincere gratitude to Dr Rives and the nurses for efficient care after his accident. He thanks those who visited sent cards flowers and telephoned. He and his mother and father join in a heartfelt thanks.
Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs C C McKnight visitors included Clifton Colvin Donnella and Phyllis all of Abilene Troylene Emily and Becky of Winters.
Enterprise office reports a large stock of receipt books available for purchase. The supply aims to meet local business needs with assorted sizes and styles in ready stock.
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