Chances Texas sales tax may rise to 3 cents
The 1967 Texas legislature could raise the sales tax from 2 to 3 cents and cut grocery exemptions, potentially making groceries taxed at 2 or 3 cents more per dollar. Studies show Texas ranks low among states and low-income families would feel the impact, while farmers gain tax relief on farm inputs.
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Garth Jones
Associated Press
Tor
Texas
Texas Committee On State and Local Tax Policy
Texas Research League
John Doe
Daniel C. Morgan Jr
University of Texas Economist
Tax Policy Committee
Please Don’t Eat the Daisies Cast Upstaging Faith
Hollywood interview with Pat Crowley discusses acting with children and a large dog on Please Don’t Eat the Daisies. She says upstaging is rare on TV and that funny background moments can enhance the show. Crowley notes the book inspired the TV series and emphasizes teamwork over personal vanity.
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Pat Crowley
Cynthia Lowry
Hollywood
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Duke to Add First Negro Faculty Member
Samuel Dubois Cooke, an Adee ta University political science professor, will join Duke University this fall as the first Black member of the Duke faculty, a university spokesman confirmed.
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Durham, N.C
Samuel Dubois Cooke
Adeeta University
Duke University
Duke
Texas Plans To Combat Mental Retardation Forwarded
A two month Texas effort to curb mental retardation has been sent to Washington. Gov. Connally noted that full implementation is unlikely in the next biennium but a legislative program will be developed. The 84 page plan urges diagnostic centers, community care teams, training centers, and expanded education for specialists.
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Austin
Texas
Washington
John Connally
Connally
South America
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