State Capital Highlights on Redistricting Board Actions
The Legislative Redistricting Board, bound by a court order, studies staff research toward reapportioning the Texas House and Senate. A judge issued a temporary restraining order as hearings set for September 2. Rep. Fred Head challenges census data delaying action while the High Court may decide duties, with 20 Senate plans proposed for 31 districts.
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Martin
High Court
Ben Barnes
Beard
Texas wage freeze clash reaches federal arena at Capitol
The state capitol tracked the wage price freeze as Gov. Preston Smith ordered pay raises for state workers to take effect September 1. Attorney General Martin invalidated the order and traveled to Washington seeking exemptions for state workers and teachers with preexisting contracts. The Texas State Employees Association filed a petition for exemption covering about 60,000 workers and warned of court action if denied. Teachers watched Washington for any federal rulings that could apply their pre August 15 contracts to September raises.
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Martin
Washington
Texas State Employees Association
IRS opens nine offices in southern Texas
The Internal Revenue Service announced nine offices in southern Texas to answer questions study complaints and investigate alleged wage price freeze violations. Offices are in Austin Beaumont Waco Corpus Christi El Paso San Antonio Houston Harlingen and McAllen. Questions on the new import duty surcharge go to the Customs Office in Houston.
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Waco
Corpus Christi
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San Antonio
Houston
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McAllen
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Chicken Hopping John with Bacon and Vermicelli
Fry bacon until crisp then brown chicken drumsticks in the drippings. Add rice and vermicelli with beer and water, then cheese mixture and black-eyed peas. Simmer about 20 minutes until rice is tender. Garnish with bacon. Serves 6.
Labor Day Safety Push Contemplates Emergency Measures
The Department of Public Safety warns Labor Day weekend could claim fifty two lives in traffic accidents in Texas. Governor Smith's Traffic Safety Committee discusses a three day holiday emergency option and National Guard support if driving safety does not improve. Col. Wilson E. Speir urges soberness fatigue management and speed adjustment for motorists.
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DPS to Intensify Highway Traffic Enforcement Friday Through Monday
State police will deploy all uniformed DPS officers on highways from Friday through Monday to enforce traffic laws with extensive radar and breath-testing. Legal briefs note rulings on eminent domain, public college tuition, gas well costs, livestock branding, and state employee travel benefits.
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Governor Forms Council On Early Childhood Development
The governor creates a Council on Early Childhood Development to aid children under six, study programs, and develop plans to strengthen education health and social services. It will train parents in child care and guidance and launch new programs. Dr James Richard Dolby named acting director of community services for the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Luther B Simmons named general counsel of the Texas Water Development Board effective September 15. Governor Smith appoints Mrs Barbara Tomme of Fort Worth.
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Waco
Texas Department of Mental Health and
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Orange
Texas Water Development Board
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Barbara Tomme
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Appointments Highlight Texas Infrastructure Boards
Worth to the Advisory Council for Language Handicapped Children announced several appointments and reassignments. Lyndon Olson of Waco joins the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Joe A. Myers of Stockdale and L. B. Davis Jr. of Longview are reappointed to the State Board of Morticians. John M. Scott of Fort Worth is reappointed, with Henry E. English and Avery Mays of Dallas named to the Trinity River Authority.
Aid to Poor Districts: 641 Eligible for Federal Grants
School districts with many children from low income families will receive $822,456 in extra federal aid to hire teachers buy materials and fund medical services. In total 641 districts qualify with allocations from Houston $69,995 to Hamby district Taylor County $31.
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Hamby
Taylor County
Motorists barred from stopping and passing school bus
A traffic rule change prohibits motorists from stopping to let children load or unload from school buses. The new regulation enforces halt requirements for stopped buses with flashing lights, aiming to protect student safety during loading and unloading periods.
Gospel Meeting at Wingate Church of Christ
Herbert Gipson will speak at a Wingate Church of Christ gospel meeting from September 5 to 12 with services at 7 30 p m weekdays and 10 30 a m plus 6 p m on Sunday public invited a law effective August 30.
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Herbert Gipson
Wingate Church
Winters Enterprise Front Page World and Local News
This item notes the Winters Texas newspaper page date September 3 1971 with local notices and brief statements reflecting the community’s events and features typical of a Friday edition.
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