The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 1974 Page: 3 of 6
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About Your
Social Security.
Washington
Newsletter.
Cow Farms Up, Get
New Type Owners
All menus subject to change.
TUESDAY SEPT. 3
Spaghetti & Meat
English Peas
Vegetable Salad
Apricots
Hot Rolls
Milk
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 4
Ham Salad
Pinto Beans
Spinach
Carrot Sticks
Fruit Jello
Hot Rolls
. Milk
THURSDAY. SEPT. 5
Steak Fingers A Gravy
Creamed Potatoes
Green Beans
Vegetable Salad
Chocolate Cake
Hot Rolls
Milk
Phylis Thurston, social
security representative for
the San Angelo Social Secur-
ity Office, has scheduled
her September visit to Big
Lake. She will be at the
County Courthouse on Wed-
nesday. September 4th from
10 30 a.m. to 12 00 noon.
Anyone who wants to file a
claim for benefits, get in-
formation. or transact other
business with the Social
Security Administration may
contact her at this time.
Persons who are unable to
meet with her are encour-
aged to call the office in
San Angelo Residents of
Big Lake may call toll free
by dialing Operator’’ and
asking for "Enterprise2058"
FRIDAY. SEPT. 6
Fish Sticks
Pinto Beans
Steamed Cabbage
Peanut Butter Cookies
Hot Rolls
Milk
'THE DAMAGE OF FIRE
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Including furnishings •
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Heart disease is the most
common cause of disability
among people getting social
security disability payments,
according to J. M. Talbot,
social security manager.
Social security pays month-
ly benefits to over 2 million
people under 65 who are se-
verely disabled and cannot
work for a year or more
"Thirty-thiee percent of them
have severe heiart disease,
according to a recent study, "
Mr. Talbot said.
The study, conducted by
the Social Security Adminis-
tration, also showed that 16
percent of the disabled people
getting benefits have muscul-
oskeletal disorders, such as
arthritis, gout, and amputa-
tions. Ten percent have men-
tal disorders and another ten
percent have neoplasms
(abnormal tissue growth).
Other basic causes of disa-
bility among people getting
social security payments in-
clude accidents. 8 percent:
respiratory disease. 7 percent;
and disorders of the nervous
system and sense organs. 6
percent.
"Ma ny people who have
heart disease and other im-
pairments can and do work, ”
Mr. Talbot noted. "Social
security disability benefits
are paid to severely disabled
people whose impairment
prevents them from working."
In selected cases, social
security helps pay for voca-
tional rehabilitation of dis-
abled workers, according to
Mr. Talbot.
THE HISTORIC TRANSFER
Of the presidency from Nix-
on to Ford was disarmingly,
quiet and orderly.
I was among a select group
of the FYesident's friends who
were invited to the White
House for a half-hour meet-
ing with Mr. Nixon shortly
before his TV appearance.
Other Texans included were
Omar Burleson. Olin Teague,
George Mahon, and John
Tower.
It was an emotion-packed
occasion. The President
expressed his everlasting
gratitude for the understand-
ing and loyalty that the
group had accorded him.
Choking up at time, he em-
phasized that although his
family was unanimous in
the desire that he fight to
the end. he felt that the Na-
tion came first and a Senate
trial would consume most
of his time and that of Con-
gress for a trial which would
likely consume six months
or more. The country, he
uid, could ill afford a half-
time President and a half-
time Congress during a very
critical period in our history.
Although loyalty to some
of his aides during the Water-
gate melee got him involved
in some aspects of the scand-
al. his culpability was inci-
dental and. at best, allega-
tions of wrongdoing were
nebulous and circumstantial.
He had a weakness for trust-
ing some people who proved
to be untrustworthy.
On the plus side. Mr. Nix-
on's decisions won the war
in Vietnam, obtained re-
lease of POWs. and brought
a half million American
troops home. He performed
brilliantly in the Mid- East
war to halt fighting and es-
tablish the base for a lasting
peace in that war-tom area.
His initiatives for world
peace excelled those of any
other American President
since World War II.
On the domestic front, he
changed the complexion of
the Supreme Court by ap-
pointing four judicial-mind-
ed men to fill vacancies.
This must be recognized as
one of his major achievements
A true patriot, President
Nixon was profoundly devoted
to our country, its preserva-
tion and its destiny.
COLLEGE STATION—
The current trend in the beef
cattle industry is toward more
beef cow farms, says a live-
stock marketing specialist
for the Texas Agricultural
Extension Service. But the
farm owner is changing.
"This is of significance to
the purebred hreeder because
it means an expanded mark-
et for bulls and heifers," ex-
plains Ernest E. Davis.
Texas' commercial farms
with beef cows and heifers
that have calved increased
in number by more than
17, 800 from 1964 to 1969.
Texas' Census data indicate
a 35 per cent increase of
medium sized farms of 20
to 99 cows and a 13 per cent
increase of farms of 100 to
499 cows while ranches of
more than 500 cows remain-
ed constant.
What has brought the in-
crease in beef cow farms?
"Many new landowners
who bought land for other
reasons have decided to raise
cattle. " explains Davis.
"There's that urge to run a
few cows. There is a pres-
tigious image associated
with being a randier or cow-
man. especially in Texas
and the Southwest. Further-
more, some supplemental in-
come can be derived from
cattle."
This new breed of cattle-
man is generally a cattle
hobbyist who knows little
or nothing ahout any breed
of cattle, says the special-
ist He must be introduced
to and convinced of the mer-
its of the hreed he eventu-
ally chooses Thus breed-
ers must implement aware-
ness and educational pro-
grams to reach and sell to
this new client.
Of course, the purebred
breeder should not forget his
other customer, the commer-
cial cow-calf operator,
cautions Davis. These cow-
men are producing beef to
meet the demands of con-
sumers. retailers, packers
and feed lots.
"So. not only must cat-
tle breeders recognize the
role a breed has in produc-
ing the market animal of
today and tomorrow, but
they must also be cognizant
of new customers or new
trends affecting the market. ”
adds Davis.
The
Consumer
Alert
by John L. Hill
Attorney General
AUSTIN--Fall is a tradi-
tional time for apartment
hunting for many Texans.
Students returning to univer-
sities. summer newlyweds,
recent graduates embarking
on a career and a life away
from home, families who for
financial reasons cannot buy
a house at present--all may
be in the market for an apart-
ment.
And with the wide variety
available to choose from,
selecting an apartment can
be difficult.
Our Consumer Protection
Tennis courts, swimming
pools saunas, putting greens,
exercise rooms, game rooms,
laundries, and many other
amenities arc available at
some apartments.
’When you have narrowed
your list of possible apart-
ments to about three by tele-
phone inquiries, visit diem
in person and be sure your
first impression Is a good one.
You should notice a general
air of cleanliness and regular,
adequate maintenance.
•Your first impression of an
individual apartment should
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over a day or so before com- J*®1’ Make ,l,r€ *H 'he
muting yourself. ,hm8* Xou >»ve discussed .are
Then, if you still want the out in writing, along
apartment, hegin to check on wlth how much no,ice X°u
the specifics. What utilities mu,t K'vc be*or® mowing, or
and repairs will be your consequences are if
responsibility? Are there Y°u w*nt » leave before die
special rules or regulations expiration date. See that
imposed by the owner or man-tb* document is signed by
ager? How much security ^dt parties and get a copy
deposit is required? Are there for your records,
any restrictions on children When you move, again go
or pea? through the apartment with
Before sigining a contract manager or owner and
or lease, go through the a-
partment with the manager
or owner, listins any damage.
determine any damages that
will be deducted from your
security deposit.
REAGAN PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY
Division attorneys say you can cfear™ 'uh nVioote
save yourself possible disa- i ™
ppo.ntments and inconvem- ^ 0* t.rarkcd wjmJow,
ences if you know what to .Make Jurc a„ applIanc#gf
look for in an apartmenL how wlter „ucetl tol,^ hot
to safeguard your security de- ,
posit, what to keep in mind
when signing a lease or ren-
>al contract, and what your
obligations are as a renter.
rig*
They suggest the following
general guide to apartment-
hunting:
Determine roughly what
location and price range you
want. Then get recommen-
dations from mends, check
newspaper ads. consult real
estate dealer listing, or get
assistance from professional
apartment finders
’Decide in advance what
special features you're look-
ing for. Some people prefer
the quiet of small complexes
or duplexes, others like the
activity of a large complex
air conditioning
and heating are in good work-
ing order, ('heck them your-
self. Don't take someone
else 's word I
•Check all door locks and
make sure locks will be
changed before you move in.
•See that windows open
easily. You may need them
for ventilation or as an escape
route in an emergency. Check
large complexes for adequate
stairs or elevators, and lo-
cate fire extinguishers.
’Talk with the people who
may be your neighbors. Find
out if they have had satisfac-
tory relationships with Use
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Werst, J. L., Jr. & Werst, Mrs. J. L., Jr. The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 1974, newspaper, August 29, 1974; Big Lake, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth659201/m1/3/: accessed June 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Reagan County Library.