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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1969
Page
2
Rumors swirl on whether legislative redistricting will trigger another special session. A federal court in Houston reviews a 24.2 percent population variance claim to redraw districts. Governor Smith notes 1970 census will guide reapportionment and filing deadlines approach.
State Comptroller Robert Calvert reports substantial year over year increases for the quarter ending June 30. Houston leads with $6.2 million, Dallas $5.0 million, San Antonio $2.1 million, and Fort Worth $1.8 million, together over half the state's total. A total of 185 new cities joined the program, boosting allocations to $27.9 million from $20.8 million a year earlier.
The state Insurance Board expected to raise auto policy rates by at least 9.9 percent following the governor’s study committee on rates. The panel had proposed 11.4 percent, with the industry seeking 5.6 percent more. Controversy centered on inflated accident statistics and agent commissions, while critics argued the board relies on claims data rather than DPS figures.
School boards struggle with fall budgets as the major portion of the teacher pay raise package takes effect and affects local funding shares.
Agriculture Commissioner John White says Texas cotton exports are in trouble and urges farmers to back new production and marketing techniques. He blames much of the export ills on the mechanics of the support price system which has allowed foreign competitors to undercut prices by a fraction of a cent in world markets.
The Texas Employment Commission reports 67,120 youths were hired during the 1969 Youth Opportunity Campaign from March 26 to August 25. A prior summer campaign targeted in school youths aged 16 to 22. TEC notes more youths than available summer jobs and 152,374 new job applications filed across the state.
The Criminal Justice Council recommended totaling 165 688 dollars in federal funds, matched by state and local agencies, with 416 188 dollars disbursed from nearly 1.1 million granted under the 1968 Omnibus Act. Programs cover criminal records updates, police education, and regional law enforcement studies plus radios for patrols.
Governor Smith creates 168th district court and names El Paso District Attorney George N. Rodriguez as judge. He also establishes 186th and 187th district courts in San Antonio naming James F. Barlow and John G. Benavides as judges. successors named include Jamie Clayton Boyd and Marvin Ted Butler. Additional appointments place Lucien Flournoy as mayor of Alice on the Aeronautics Commission and appointees to state boards and private detectives task force across Austin San Antonio Dallas Houston Fort Worth.
Sen Criss Cole of Houston was sworn in as President Pro Tem of the Texas Senate at the Rice Hotel in Houston, a departure from the traditional oath at the Austin state capitol. Cole, who is blind, marked the first time a pro tem was sworn in away from the state capitol in memory.
Private club operators have received directives from liquor authorities outlining the application of drink taxes. The guidance specifies when taxes apply, reporting requirements, and compliance timelines for clubs serving alcohol.
Mrs. Preston Smith found an antique clock wrapped in papers in the Mansion basement. The seven foot timepiece bears a paper identifying Napoleon I as its former owner. The valued device is under restoration at the Huntsville prison workshop.
A $1 million federal grant will strengthen the Texas Driver Education project as part of the Texas Highway Safety Program, expanding training and resources for driver safety initiatives.
The Goal Digger Club met at Truett Smith's home Monday evening with Phyllis as hostess. Pamella Smith presided and Phyllis Smith called roll. Debra Carrell reported as treasurer and members discussed club projects. The group plans a booth at the Halloween Carnival and voted a Homecoming dance after the football game in the Community Center.
Funds came through the national highway safety bureau. The governor’s traffic safety fund will provide an additional 1.8 million dollars of support, while school districts contribute 4.5 million.
Davis Janice Mills Diana Mayo Ann Cooper Phyllis Gris som and Jill Matthews featured alongside sponsors Carolyn Black and Jeri Konczack in a community event acknowledgment card.
Rep Lynn Nabers is identified as a member of the Texas House representing the 64th District based at the State Capitol in Austin with the postal address 78711.
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