Amarillo tax cuts jeopardized by revised valuations
Proposed reductions in city, school, and hospital taxes may stall after the Amarillo City Board of Equalization and tax department made substantial reductions in property valuations. Final decisions depend on the revised 1977 valuation, with Jim Nugent awaiting figures Wednesday.
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Globe News
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Board of Equalization
Submerged in Cold Waters Boosts Revival Odds
The article notes that about 8000 Americans drown each year yet some victims revived after being submerged in very cold water trigger two defense mechanisms. It also mentions coal in Colorado and New Mexico facing bureaucratic delays and seniors starting second careers. Partly cloudy with highs in the 90s.
Carter proposes $34 billion welfare overhaul to spur work
President Carter asked Congress to junk the welfare system replacing it with a $34 billion plan aimed at moving able bodied recipients into jobs while providing cash for those unable to work. He said specifics on when total welfare costs will decline were uncertain and noted the plan should be no more expensive initially than the current system. The president praised House leaders and a special welfare committee to shepherd the legislation and said the reform stresses work and family bonds.
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Carter
House
Accord Reached No Phone Strike Avert ed Bell System
A nationwide Bell System telephone strike was averted after tentative wage and benefit settlements covering 700000 employees. The agreements, including 31 percent rises, came during near midnight negotiations with the CWA IBEW and TIU unions and involved Western Electric manufacturing staff.
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Bell System
Glenn E. Watts
Communications Workers of America
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Telecommunications International Union
Western Electric
Postmasters Paid More Than P O Earns
Globe News details Amarillo Sectional Center revenues for 1977 showing 90 post offices in Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles with total revenue of 17 million and costs of 21.5 million. Salaries for postmasters range from 9 335 to 31 991, with 41 offices unable to pay salaries from revenue. A government study suggests saving 490 million annually by closing rural post offices, impacting 17 000 communities.
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Amarillo
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Amarillo Center
U. S
Downtown Amarillo redevelopment eyed by 1980s
The article notes Polk Street in Amarillo is undergoing conversion of vacant buildings into modern office space with plans for high rise apartments hotels nightclubs theatres and specialty shops. It cites statewide and national downtown revival trends and mentions SJR 44 a Texas constitutional amendment on bonds for blighted downtown redevelopment to be voted on November 7 1978.
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Polk Street
Panhandle
Polk
Dallas
Texas
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