Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 5, 1957 Page: 3 of 10
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1957
THE FOLK COUNTY FNTFRPRIS*. LIY1NOSTON. TEXAS
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AUSTIN — Both special ses-
sions of the Legislature, passed all
the bills for which Gov. Price
Darftel called them. Mostly, by
wide margins.
Even so, final days found every-
one at sixes and sevens. House
members and Senators wrangled
among themselves. Each' house
sniped at the other. And numer-
ous lawmakers found ways to
show they were put out with the
governor.
Both houses gave lop-sided ap-
proval to the two bills requested
by the governor to bolster local
control of schools. One allows
closing of schools threatened with
federal occupation. The other em-
3 powers the attorney general to
assist local districts in fighting
anti-segregation suits.
Then, another bill was proposed
to allow county judges .to...Ire-
quire, registration of organisations
attempting to interfere with! pub-
lic school operations. Sponsors
paid it was aimed at the NAACP.
Though there seemed to be np
large block of opposition to the
measure itself, haggling techni-
calities stretched out the time ta-
ble.
Some legislators accused others
of deliberately prolonging the ses-
sion to embarrass the governor.
Each day (including week ends)
made a $11,600 bite into the gov-
ernor’s emergency fund. House
memberrsaid Senators werestiek-
ing around to have the last word
in their feud with the Insurance
Department.
Whatever the cause, it seemed
evident that the Texas Legisla-
ture can't be turned on and off
like a faucet
HINDSIGHT — Renewal 6f the
contest over tidelands ownership
brought criticism of Governor
Daniel’s role in the federal tide-
lands law. J
Sen. Dorsey B. Hardeman of
San Angelo said he felt Daniel
should have seen to it the 1953
law recognized specifically Texas'
claim to lands lO^i miles out.
Dahiel, then a U. S. Senator,
sponsored the federal law. At pre-
sent a federal suit challenges Tex-
as claim to land beyond three
miles.
Daniel retorted that if Harde-
man would read the bill he would
find it gives each state title to
boundaries “as they existed at the |
time such state entered the un-
ion.” Texas Congress fixed the
coastal boundary at 10Vi • miles
. Into the Gulf, said the governor.
Hardeman replied Daniel should
have attached a map to the bill.
NOT HAPPY — Dissatisfaction
of a number of Senators with the
Insurance Department seems' un-
likely to simmer down.
Senate investigating committee
indicated it is still not. through
with its inquiry Into the Depart-
ment’s delay in action on an un-
favorable report on Preferred
Life. It recessed after hearing two
assistant state auditors confirm the
examiner’s finding of irregulari-
ties in the company.
Sen. Grady Hazlewood stressed
the committee’s findings in a
speech explaining why the Sen-
ate had turned down the Insur-
ance Board’s appointment of Wil-
liam A Harrison as commission-
er. He said the Senate felt Har-
nson had been remiss in not tak-
ing immediate action against the
company.
Senate finance committee turn-
ed critical questions on the three
_____board members for having ques-
tioned the Senate's right to pass
on Hai-rison’s appointment. Beard
appeared to ask a bill authoriz-
ing the department to reduce the
number of examiner* and raise
salaries.
LAND BUY OKAYED — Legis-
lature moved forward another step
the plan for a consolidated state
government center in the heart of
Austin,
Both houses passed a bill au-
thorizing purchase of two blocks
northeast of the Capitol for a
Texas Employment Commission
Building.
Overall plan is to ring the Cap-
itol on three side* with five new
buildings. Included will be the
State Courts Building, state office
building. Insurance Building, TEC
Building and library and archives
building. Cost is estimated at $20,- j
000,000, all to, come fronuvarious |
special funds rather than general
revenue.
OIL LEASING HELD UP —
Excessive importing of foreign oil
was blamed for the Texas Schoo'
Land Board's decision not to hold
an oil and gas lease sale in Feb-
ruary. /
Board members said the market
is too depressed to make a sale
worthwhile. “There's no use put-
ting up our school lapds at s
cheep price to let Hie oil compa-
nies profit still more because of
their excess imports,” said Gov-
ernor Daniel.
At least one large oil company
has informed the state it may pay
. rentals on present leasas oi sub-
merged land under protest pend-
ing outcome of a federal suit con-
testing state ownership of
lion of the tidelands.
A CHANCE TO SPEAK — Citi-
zens in every county will be given
a chance to say what kind of
schooling is needed to equip Texas
youngsters to live inf a space age.
A school study committee set up
by the last Legislature plans to
ask local county committees to
submit ideas. Called- the Hate-
Aiken Committee, the 24-member
| cane! . is, made up of legislators
and private citizens.
They'.ve promised to heed the
•a ants «>f interested citizens in
the rept* t they’re to make to the
next session. Already, there’s been
a large m spouse.
Suggestions range from a ‘crash’
program it' science to cutting new
building tw'eds by using facilities
1*2 months .a year.
Broad an as being explored in
the study av'V (1) what to teach
and for how* long, (2) how to get
teachers, (3) how to build build-
ings and (4) Low’ to pay for it all.
MONEY READY — State Liqui-
dator J. D. Wheeler repeated an
P°r* ! earlier gtatemetU that he is ready
to start making* payments of about
33 cents on the tloilar to US Trust
and Guaranty CVo. creditors.
tie's been reat^v since Septem-
ber, said Wheeler, but a court
fight among c’-editvirs has blocked
action. His statement apparently
was prompted by legislative criti-
cism of ’“too siov’ liquidation
proceedings. - jrir
uary draft quota will be 493 men, |
highest call since August, accord- j
ing to State Selective Service I
Headquarters. This compares with !
a call of 340 for December. Also |
in January, local draft boards are
to send some 2.000 men for re-
induction examinations . . . Travis
County Judge Tom Johnson is
making another try at getting the
state to pay cost of returning crim-
inals from other states. Previous
Legislature and governor cold-
shouldered his pleas. Records
show extraditions cost Travis
County $1,117 in 1956 ... A 14-
member citizens advisory com-
mittee’ named by Governor’Dan-
iel will, assist the Texas Employ-
ment Commission in sorting out
the various jobs tif > state em-
ployes. Last, regular legislative
session authorized formation of
the committee “to develop an or-
derly classification plan based on
actual duties and responsibilities."
News from the
County Home Demonstration Agent
Mrs. Herman Knouse. Jr.
Between two evils, choose nei-
ther; between two goods, choose
SHORT SNORTS—Texas’ Jan- ’ both.—Tyion Edwards
What kind of Christmas will
you have' Have you said already,
"Oh, how I dread to see Christ-
mas eofne." Sometimes as home-
matters we ure overwhelmed as
we contemplate the preparations
necessary. Not only is this de-
pressing, but also the financial
strain families find themselves in
often t<ikes all the joy out of the
holiday season.
be a time of happiness to one.
but. to another in the same cir-
cumstances, it could burden.
I mentioned this to a .friend,
recently, and she’ promptly re-
plied, "It will never be otherwise
until the world learns’ the differ-
ence between giving and giving
away ’ Sensing my desire to pur-
sue the thought further, she con*
Irinued, “Your dictionary will tell
Family planning and attitude lyou that to give means 'to bestow
largely- determines the spirit that
will prevail in your home through
the holiday season. I’d like to quote
an article written by Eleanor
Howe. It is culled "Our Chal-
lenge.”
“Often, when thinking ubcnit the
Christmas Season, I have ques-
tioned why -- at this supposedly
i joyous time of giving — It could
without a return,’ but -to give
away Indicates 'the act of yield-
ing to force or strain.'"
Of course, 1 saw her point im-
mediately, and realized that her
• ietimt.ei.s meant that true gi.\
ing would "always enrich, while
giving awn.v would deplete.
And so, it is dear that If one
gives in the spirit of thoughtful-
(■ness, cotnp.oision, gratitude and, f*
(love, expecting no return, it will j
! always be a joyous experience, j1
tor these are qualities that can
never be depleted nor lost. But
if he gives from a sens* of duty,
pressure, pride, or obligation, he
wilt then be giving aviav, and
What should tie a normal seasonal
joy will, instead, become a bur-
den. v!
Whether our •Christmas park-
age* contain a mite or iragnifl-
cense. let us remember that we
are actually giving spiritual qual-
ities, rather than material quan-
tities, and by so doing, we wiU
happily, reciprocally, and perm*.
Matty bless.”
For your/ family to know the
real joy of giving you might plan
together to make or select gift*
for people from whom po return
is expected.
The other evening we were
verved some Marshmat-O-Fudge
It i*. delictum. an.t easy to pre-
pare. You may find this recipe
on package* and labels, but here
our version: ... ^
Marxhmal-O-I’uiflte ^
Mix in * heavy 2-qt‘*^ceggi:
2'» « ups sugar g m„
1 * cup butterior margarine- m
3 4 cup tvwpdratennilk
■5-oz j»r tnarshnrr.ittKU creiugTJ
(1 cup) 4 --- —-
fork and stir to gjgll. IiH*
over boil. Boil tindjjrtir over
medium heat 5-mHKues. Takg.
off heat. " *
Mu- in: , , •
6-nz pkg. semi-sweM dhoeo**1
late piece* ....
Stir until ch> • olato i/Wmplcte-
ly melted and blended into
■mixture, •
Add I cup pecan piece* pour
into buttered 8 or 9rtnch pan.
Cool thoroughly. Cut into about
3 dozen pieces. Makes 2
lbs
There t* no spectacle 'fin earth
ore appealing than that of a
. Jacautilul woman m the act *4—
cooking ittnrior tbf a>uiei>ne she
love* Thomas Wolfe
Stop
Shop
Save
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Jo-Mil
WHITE
MEAL
SO-WHITE
Bleach
Qt. Bottle
4 "
KITCHEN CHARM
Wax Paper
REYNOLDS WRAP
■j*T
5 Lb. Bag
Foil
a
c
1
fRELUS
25’ Roll
2 Cans
SWIFTS'S PARK LANE
Ice Cream
M: Gallon
BAKE RITE
Frozen Foods
Libby’s
Strawberries
Box
LIBBY’S
BEANS
BAKER'S
COCOANUT
......29c
Pkg.
LIBBY’S ORANGE
JUICE
2 ■
BRF.ADED
SHRIMP
Pkg. ......
GLADIOIA
Frozen Rolls
pkg. 35
/
Self-Service Meats
Strickly Grade
r
FRYERS
Lb.
c
GUARANTEED FRESH
CENTER CUT
PORK CHOPS
Grain Fed .. Lb.
HICKORY SMOKED
SAUSAGE
J Lbs.
1.00
CHOICE BABY BEEF
SHOULDER ROAST
■_55
Lb.
SKINLESS
FRANKS
3 Lb
1.00
Decker's Korn Kist — Wilson's Laurel
SLICED
BACON
Lb.
Shortening
3 Lb. Can
COLORED ZEE
Paper Towels 35
2 Rolls
REGULAR
Kotex
Box 12’s
Elcor
Napkins
Dinner Size
Dentler Maid
Salad Dressing
c, i., 49
Liquid
Prell
Med. Size
C
c
SWIFTS
Mellorine
(
Gallon
BETTY CROCKER
Cake Mixes
4‘A11 Flavors”
FLOUR
Purasnow *1.79
25 Lb. Bag_
DECKER'S PURE
Self Service^froduce
Dairy Foods
c
Golden Ripe
BANANAS
Lb.
C
Lamar Homo
MILK
3 Lb. Ctn.
V *r-
Gal.
FRESH -
EXTRA FANCY
CAULIFLOWER
APPLES
Haad 25‘
2 Lbs. 25‘
CRISP
RED
LETTUCE
POTATOES
Head [J
10 Lbs. 49C
Juicy Texas
ORANGES
5 Lb. Bag
C
GLENN EDEN
LIGHT FLCEF
OLEO
BISCUITS
1 Lb. Pkg. .... Hf
c. 10c
CABELL’S *
CABELL'S
BUTTER
CHEESE
. u, _ 69c
1 Lb. Pin. 25c
CABELL’S
Buttermilk
Gal.
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39-
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EOLGERH INSTANT
McCormick's
Coffee ^ 6z. jar 99‘
BUCK
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RED CROWN VIENNA
Sausage 15(
PEPPER
KARO
m f»f
mm
Syrup Pint Bottle jy
t o, n c c
NIAGARA
Can £
Starch «*<>*•»* 21‘
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Kirgan, Joe Lee, Jr. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 5, 1957, newspaper, December 5, 1957; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762971/m1/3/: accessed May 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.