Public hearing on 1974 Runnels County Budget set
On September 11, 1973 at 10 00 A M in the Commissioners Court Room Ballinger Texas a public hearing of the 1974 Runnels County Budget prepared by the County Judge will be considered by the Commissioners Court. Also posted no hunting or fishing on all property in Coleman and Runnels counties owned and controlled by Grafton Brookshier and Claud Brookshier Estate. 26 3tp Pendulum clocks repaired and restored clock & swap shop Buck Coleman Ballinger. 25 4tc Day care center in my home Glenda Graham 207 Tinkle Ballinger 754 4178 1 tfc
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Commissioner’s Court
Ballinger
Texas
Runnels County
Ifc
Coleman
Runnels
Grafton Brookshier
Claud Brookshier
Buck Coleman
Glenda Graham
Campaign for legislative pay raises and annual sessions in Texas
The November 6 ballot features Constitutional Amendment One backed by Gov. Dolph Briscoe Atty. Gen. John Hill Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby and House Speaker Price Daniel Jr. It would raise pay to 15000 dollars a year plus 18 dollars per day in session and establish 180 day odd year and 60 day even year sessions. Will Davis chairs the support group with Phil Strickland as vice chair.
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Austin
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
John Hill
Bill Hobby
House
Price Daniel Jr
Will Davis
Phil Strickland
Dallas
Davis
Strickland
Texas Press Association
Hill
Daniel
Vending Records Blocked in 1968 Investigation Case
Raymond B Williams and Burnie H Williams sue to keep confidential a 1968 legislative investigation file on the vending industry. They claim public release could invite abuse via ill-based stories. Hearing scheduled for September 6. A former Austin operator alleged cash payoffs to a state representative a state judge and an ex state senator. Daniel may push a new House sub committee to probe coin operated machines.
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House
Price Daneil Jr
Raymond B Williams
Burnie H. Williams
Department of Public Safety
Austin
Daniel
Governor redraws state planning regions after review
An executive order re defines planning regions. Texoma Heart of Tex as and Middle Rio Grande are listed as state planning regions. Karnes County shifts from Coastal Bend to Alamo region and Hardin County moves from Deep East Texas to South East region.
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Texoma
Heart of Texas
Middle Rio Grande
Karnes County
Coastal Bend
Alamo State
Hardin County
Deep East Texas
SPR
Governor Willeford to Step Down as State GOP Chief in October
Dr. George Willeford of Austin is poised to resign as state Republican chairman in October. American Petrofina Company of Texas and Cosden Oil announce crude oil price hikes up to 15 cents per barrel from leases. House Administration Committee reaffirms decision by Lt. Gov. Hobby and others. New law bans credit denial based on sex and bilingual application forms go into effect.
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George Willeford
Austin
American Petrofina Company
Texas
Cosden Oil and Chemical Company
House Administration Committee
Hobby
Governor asks Nixon to declare Sabine County disaster area
Passenger boardings of Texas intrastate airlines rose 13 percent from the prior quarter. The Governor urged President Nixon to proclaim Sabine County a major disaster area due to flooding.
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Texas Intrastate Airlines
Nixon
Sabine County
Classified Ads Offer Proof Money Isn’t Everything
A note from the Winters Enterprise page invites readers to check the classifieds for proof that money isn’t everything, urging engagement with reading matter and listings in the edition.
Commissioner Resigns From Texas Railroad Commission
Byron Tunnell resigned his position as a member of the Texas Railroad Commission. The move ends his tenure and prompts vacancy considerations within the agency and state government.
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Byron Tunnell
The
Texas Railroad Commission
Telephone savings claimed for TEXAN network overhaul
Legislative Budget Board reportedly will save the state about a million dollars annually via a Texas wide TEXAN system linking agencies and offering toll free long distance nationwide. Installation and monthly charges total 520000. Rep Heatly urged cost checks and service improvements for citizens.
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Legislative Budget Board
Briscoe
Texas
Texan Communications Network
LBB
W. S. Heatly
Paducah
TEXAN
WATS
Hill issues open records ruling on child care licensing
The Welfare Department records on child care facility licensing are public with exceptions. Attorney General Hill also ruled on probation fees and House administrator eligibility, noting Rep. James D. Cole accepted the post without salary while 63rd Legislature members cannot hold the appointed office. County bond elections for libraries were approved.
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Welfare Department
Hill
63Rd
James D. Cole
Greenville
Governor appoints new state office and legal officials
Lorenzo D. Cole of Houston becomes first executive director of the Governor's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. W. J. Harding of Austin named chief clerk of the State Board of Insurance. Harold D. Hollingsworth criminal district attorney for Kaufman County. James Arnold acting director of the Office of Traffic Safety. District Judge Herman Jones to head a fact finding committee at Austin State School. Joe G. Moore Jr. becomes program director of the National Commission on Water Quality. Sen. Lloyd Doggett named to State Legislative Library Board. Raymond L. Prewett named head.
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Lorenzo D. Cole
Houston
Equal Employment Opportunity
W. J
Bill) Harding
Austin
State Board of Insurance
Briscoe
Kaufman County
Harold D. Hollingsworth
James Arnold
Herman Jones
Austin State School
Joe G. Moore Jr
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A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Western Mattress Service
Tfc
Foxworth - Galbraith Building Materials Center
Laurel Drive
Ite
Balkum Grocery
East Truitt
Hite
Kent McMillan
Itc
Jones. Ite
E. Pierce
Dennis Rodgers
Tfe
Bowen St
Winters
Edd Fisher
North Second
Abilene
Rock Home
Floyd St
H. Q. Sharp
West Pierce
M. L. Dobbins
LOST
QO. H. Wheeler
E. Broadway
Gr i
Eddie Phillips
Cai
Kimbel Mills
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
Wingate
Ford
R&h
Balkum’s
Winters Welding Works
Grenwelge Texaco
Central Texas Opportunities, Inc
Fireside
Ballinger Salvage Company
Texas Kandy Kompany, Inc
Basse Rd
San Antonio
Jerry Harris
Granville Long
Mobil Station
Charles E. Steinberg
Winters Assembly of God Church
KRUN
Drake
North Broadway
Byron D. Jobe
Johnny Wright
Wayne Seals
Carey Poe
Kirby Premier Station
Coleman Station
South Main
Et Eom
Mack Wallace
Athens
Tunnell
Tenneco of
Oil, Gas and Transportation Regulatory Agency
John Connally
Ernest O. Thompson
Enterprise
T. A. McMillan
Friedrich Air Conditioners
J. J. Swatchsue
José de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
Better Hearing
Bryant Hearing Aid Service
S. Oakes San Angelo, Texas
W. G. Bedford
DR. Z. I. Hale
Ino. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
C. R
Dick) Ellis
N. Rogers
A.M
AG Opinions
Bahlman Jewelers
Proctor Bookkeeping
West Dale
Riess Radio & TV
Mansell
John Deere
North Main
Milton
W. Dale
Auto Parts
Dayton Tires
Allen
Stokely
Dror
Gandy
Frozan
Balkum
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