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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
2
Gov Preston Smith convenes the Texas Legislature in a joint session to push a competitive insurance rate system replacing board rate setting. He aims to limit sessions to one 30 day call while resisting agenda widening until the rating bill clears.
Legislative Budget Board Director Tom Keel and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes report that federal revenue sharing may lessen next year's tax burden but warn Congress could require a $50 million emergency appropriation. They foresee a potential $90 million revenue sharing bill and note possible state takeover of school costs despite an expected smaller tax need.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles commuted death sentences to life imprisonment for 29 Texas prisoners on request by local prosecutors and law enforcement officials. The action follows up a U S Supreme Court ruling on capital punishment.
Texas agricultural officials report crop and livestock cash receipts total 3.25 billion for the year with Hidalgo County leading at 117.3 million and Deaf Smith over 103 million. Livestock makes up about two thirds. High Plains and Blacklands are top regions. Minor items note public fishing rights in new canals and several state opinions on governance and safety.
James Estelle heads state prison system named to the Criminal Justice Council executive committee. Lyle B. Cherry joins the Study committee on Traffic Court Reorganization. R. L. Bud Reed becomes assistant executive director of the Texas Industrial Commission October 15. New appointees to the Texas Employment Commission Advisory Council include Curtis Toews, Mrs. Ben Barnes, Anthony J. Carnesi, Aris S. Gonzales, Bill Smith, and Dr. Lee Taylor.
The Criminal Justice Council Executive Committee approved 33 grants totaling 1.7 million for justice action programs. A UT Lands Lease Board auction raised 2.47 million with the top bid of 260000 for a 320 acre Winkler County tract.
Cub Scouts Den 4 held its first meeting Tuesday electing Scott Billups as denner with Dean Rodgers as assistant denner. The next official meeting is set for October 3 at 4 pm. Members present include Angel Ruiz Tommy Davis R C Riddie Scott Spraberry and Roger Allen Stevens. Den Mothers are Mrs Waco Reynolds and Mrs Richard Castro.
The TX303 Club of Wingate met in the Humble recreation hall Monday morning with Mrs. Bill Hamilton crowned queen of the week. Attending members included Mesdames Bill Hamilton, Joe Bryant, A. Hill, Shorty Ware, Ed Poehls, Shorty Romine, Richard Beck, and one guest.
The family expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends for sympathy prayers cards and concern during the hospital stay. Comforting expressions will be remembered by the family of Fritz Deike.
After saving years and finding a dream house you move in to relax but issues like a failing septic system a cracking foundation or flooding may turn it into an expensive nightmare. Consider soil behavior before buying or building. Does the soil shrink and swell under dry and wet conditions causing cracks.
The article discusses how shifting foundations and moisture absorption by soil influence septic tank viability and health risks. It advises examining soil, consulting the Soil Conservation Service, and checking flooding risk before buying or building a house.
The Mayo family expresses gratitude for visits cards flowers food and calls after the passing of their brother Slokey Mayo in California. They thank everyone who offered support during their time of grieving.
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