Gov Smith makes sweeping Texas appointments
Governor Preston Smith announces key Texas appointments including Robert D. Bullock as Secretary of State and W. Larry Teaver to the State Board of Insurance. Durwood Manford keeps a six year term, Mathews moves to a judgeship, and Flores named to head Air National Guard. A rights committee chair and Youth Council member also named amid redistricting struggles and legal challenges over census dates.
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Austin
Preston Smith
Robert D
Bob) Bullock
Hillsboro
Martin Dies Jr
W. Larry Teaver
Lubbock
State Board of Insurance
Teaver
Durwood Manford
Manford
Charles D. Mathews
Dallas
Mathews
Travis County District Court
Smith
James M. Rose
Texas
Ross Ayers
Belisario D. J. Flores
San Antonio
Air National Guard Command
T. E
Gene) Mitchell
Plainview
Ninth Court of Civil Appeals
Beaumont
Robert W. Kneeboner
Houston
Texas Youth Council
Texas redistricting fight heads to Supreme Court ruling
Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin filed briefs challenging an August 2 ruling that House reapportionment this year violates county lines. He argues federal tone-man one vote rule overrides a state provision protecting county borders as a Texas judge refused to block the legislature’s actions.
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Supreme Court
Atty
Crawford Martin
Austin
House of Representatives
Martin
Four Year Study Planned for Property Tax Reform
A new Legislative Property Tax Committee in Texas began a four year study to craft fair viable and efficient levies. Sen Jim Bates of Edinburg chairs with Jack Hart of Midland as staff director. The group notes a California Supreme Court ruling may complicate their task as California declares reliance on property taxes alone unconstitutional for school funding. Financed by a $1 charge on delinquent tax receipts, the panel aims to computerize statewide ad valorem records.
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Legislative
Jim Bates
Edinburg
Jack Hart
Midland
Hart
California Supreme Court
Texas
California
Texas teachers to receive pay raises under Edvigation ruling
State Education Commissioner J W Edgar ruled up to 90 percent of 138 000 Texas teachers would get raises despite the 90 day wage freeze. The plan, effective Sept 8 in 1200 districts, awaits federal approval and local school board interpretation.
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Texas
Texas Education Agency
J. W. Edgar
Washington
Edgar
Texas Public Employees Association
Texas Officials Cite Federal Funds For Water Plan Support
A Texas water plan to move Mississippi River surplus water to High Plains farms remains alive with backing from Harry Burleigh, head of the Texas Water Development Board. He aims to win congressional support in 1973 as a federal report nears, despite Texans rejecting a $3.5 billion bond issue. West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Water Inc. lead the financing push.
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Texas High Plains Farms
Harry Burleigh
Texas Water Development Board
Burleigh
West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Water Inc
Welfare Cut Delayed In Texas Fiscal Start
Start of the state fiscal year on September 1 did not reduce aid to fatherless welfare families. Texans rejected raising an $80 million yearly categorical benefit ceiling last spring. Cuts expected in a few weeks as agencies adjust to the hold.
Joe W Lee Promoted to Private First Class in 1st Cavalry
Joe W. Lee son of Mr and Mrs Lester C Lee Norton was promoted to Army Private First Class with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood. He serves as a clerk with Company A 2nd Battalion 12th Cavalry. His wife Cheryl resides in San Saba.
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Joe W. Lee
Lester C. Lee
Norton
1St Cavalry Division
Fort Hood
Pvt. Lee
12Th Cavalry
Cheryl
San Saba
Winters High DECA elects 1971 72 officers
The Winters High School DECA Club elected its officers for the 1971 72 year at its first meeting. Billy Tischler named president Jack Davis vice president David Wilson secretary Nillie Crawford treasurer Monty Briley parliamentarian Sandy Bates reporter Robert Stathem adviser. State Welfare reports note monthly family assistance averages of 118.53 dollars through January and a new program to cover medical bills for welfare recipients has been postponed.
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Deca Club
Winters High School
Billy Tischler
Jack Davis
David Wilson
Nillie Crawford
Monty Briley
Sandy Bates
Robert Stathem
State Welfare Department
Welfare Department
Texas vehicle registrations top 7.5 million for year end
Registrations totaled 7,515,053 with 120,295 exemptions as the year ended March 31. The state launches a Texas Film Commission drive to recruit more movie production companies. Governor's conference set for October 13-14 to brief leaders on economic and manufacturing developments. Texans bought 283 million dollars worth of autos from 1,700 franchised dealers last year. All new car dealers require licenses from the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission after December 1. New law makes leaving keys in a car a misdemeanor and prohibits overcrowding and unbraked vehicles. The U S Attorney General plans to hold busing to an absolute minimum, reports a state Republican official.
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Texas
New Texas Film Commission
New Texas Motor Vehicle Commission
U.S
Texas hunting deaths report for 1969 70 fiscal year
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission reports 87 hunting accidents in Texas with 22 fatalities, involving 135 people of whom 63 were under 21 and 34 were 16 or younger. Most accidents stem from careless firearms use and are preventable by basic safety rules. Also notes the president receives salary monthly by check.
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Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Skiing mishaps and boat launching laughs at Winters lake
A Winters resident recalls humorous but painful skiing near the lake and a second tale of a boat launch gone awry. One skier leapt from his tow rope and crashed onto the ramp, finishing with a cartwheel onto asphalt. A second boater forgot the drain plug, filling the boat with water and dragging a heavy load back to shore before the motor failed. Campers watched the moonlit scene as a red ribbon fluttered along the boat’s hull.
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Lakeside
Hords Creek Lake
Omar Khayyam's Poetry Ranks Among World's Most Read
A note on Omar Khayyam's poetry highlighting its global popularity and enduring readership across cultures, with its influence spanning centuries.
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Omar Khayyam
Visitors in the Smith home over Labor Day weekend
Mrs. A. D. Smith hosted visitors at her home. Helen Love Smith of San Francisco California Mrs. C. E. Weaver of San Benito and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Virden of Robstown joined the gathering during the holiday weekend.
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Smith
A. D. Smith
Helen Love Smith
San Francisco
Calif
C. E. Weaver
San Benito
W. H. Virden
Robstown
Staggs Family Visits Granbury During Labor Day Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Staggs and James traveled to Granbury to visit over Labor Day weekend with the Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Amburn. The Rev. Amburn serves as pastor of the Granbury Assembly of God Church.
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Bobby Staggs
James
Granbury
J. C. Amburn
Amburn
Assembly of God Church
Weekend visitors at Ernest Adams home
Weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams were their children Dr and Mrs Gilbert Adams Debbie David and John of Denton.
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Ernest Adams
Gilbert Adams
Debbie
David
John
Denton
Winters Enterprise Page One Weather and Local Updates
Local brief notes from Winters Texas cover community happenings and weather snippets for Friday September 10 1971 with small town notices and upcoming events across the area. No major incidents reported and usual civic notices appear throughout the page.
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Texas
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A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
E. J. Bishop
Wingate
Bill
Darlene Smith
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Marva Jean Underwood
N. Sanders
Chrysler
Weldon Minzenmayer
John Middleton
Winters
C. G. Smith
South Church
Bill Craven
Roger Robinson
Wood St
Lee S. B. Parks
Reny
N. Rogers
Carl Rita Alcorn
Eden
Tex
Geo. Seitz
Russell Seitz
San Angelo
Graven's
Nadine
North Church
Toals
J. C. Jarrell
Itc
Paul Gerlach
John Deere
Alvin Benson
Juanita McIntyre
J. D. Vinson
E. R. Henson
Shep
Pumphrey
Pauline Butman
Gold Key Co
Abilene
Roselane Street
C. B. Spill
W. T. Billups
Tfc
W. J. Yates
Laurel Drive
Ihe
Triple “J'’ Bakery
Ito
Watkins
Myrtle Wilbanks
Ray Hood Wilbanks
N. Rogers St
Nancy Maas
West Parsonage
Brunswick
Yukon Extra Grazer
Wingate School
Ite
Royal Typewriter
Selmer
Robert Pruser
North West St
Lucy Kittrell
South Arlington
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Ballinger Salvage Company
Richard Higgins
Fireside
Dick Dunlap
Victor J. Merfeld
Western Mattress Service
Luzier
Luzier Dynel
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
State Senate
House
Jones
Fred Head
Henderson
Jones’ Court
Board
Senate
Head
Herman Jones
Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Faubion & Sons
N. Cryer
W. G. Bedford
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
Lois L. Bellis Chiropractor
East Truett
AG Opinions
Texas Industrial Commission
Mexico
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Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Water Plan Alive
1St Cavalry
United States
Spill Bros. CO
Byron D. Jobe
Mary Kay
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Blackmon Repair Shop
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J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
T. A. McMillan
Fowler
Virgil Fowler
Riess Radio & TV
Mansell Brothers
John Deere Dealer
Ballinger
North Main
del Monte
Pak
Gandy
Y.gal
LACE
Balkum
E. Truitt
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