Budget message shapes tax plan from Governor Smith
Gov. Preston Smith unveiled his tax roadmap during a Thursday joint House Senate session. He urged higher cigarette taxes, removal of beverage sales exemptions, and new taxes on services including laundry and cable. A $310 moving violation fine would boost general revenue, with Cavness Plan proposing diverting state lands income to the school fund, sparking constitutional questions. The week featured active committee work on agriculture and water bills, while floor debate remained limited.
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House
Senate
Preston Smith
Cavness
State Auditor Co. H. Cavness
Jerry Sadler
Willacy
U S Savings Bonds Promote Regular Investment
A public notice urges citizens to invest regularly in U S Savings Bonds claiming they provide guaranteed income. It emphasizes using bonds to fund major future plans and security.
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U. S
Local Brookshire notices and community church events
Community churches schedule sermons by Rev. J H Hallford at Brookshire Baptist and Rev. John Early at Maverick Baptist. Rain help praised for past two weeks aiding pastures. Local socials include dinners, visits among families from San Angelo Lubbock Bronte Ballinger Norton and Veribest. James Newman funeral held in Rising Star. various neighbors host gatherings and meetings.
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John Early
San Angelo
Maverick Baptist Church
Vernie Smith
Bronte
Smith Home
A. ©. Donath
O. D. Brashear
James Holland
Tony
Roger Blair
John Weathers
Quard Tice
Treca Jones
Lubbock
Terry Richards
Jim McCord
Herbert Hollands
Jim Bass Ford Company
Ethel Morgan
Carl Lewis
Herbert Holland
Clarence Lee
Carl Florence
John Hobaugh
Barbara Ross
Morgan
Florence
Ballinger
C. A. Shirley
John Hoebaugh
Norton
Milton Bryan
Cecil Patton
Corine Rop+er
Weastern Star School of Instruction
Lester Schafer
Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District
Mmes
L. T. Balkum
Willard Caudle
John Clark
Smith
Alton Bradberry
Minerva Roach
Cora Busbee
L. B. Horton Sr
M. B. Helwig
Louis Thornton Attends Texas Music Educators Meet
Louis Thornton, director of the Bronte School bands, traveled to San Antonio for the 45th annual Texas Music Educators Association Clinic Convention. The event drew more than 3,500 public school music teachers and over 1,000 outstanding music students for three days of in service training and updates in teaching methods. Prominent speakers included Lt. Col. Arnold D. Gabriel, Abraham Chevez Jr., and Paul Salamunovich.
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Louis Thornton
Bronte
San Antonio
Texas Music Educators Association
Arnold D. Gabriel
United States Air Force Band
Washington, D. C
Abraham Chevez, Jr
University of Colorado School of Music
Paul Salamunovich
Loyola University
Mount St. Mary’s College
Los Angeles
Mrs. R. W. Rees Returns From Seabrook Visit
Mrs. R. W. Rees returned Friday night after a 12 day visit in Seabrook with her son and family Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wayne Rees. She traveled by plane and reported that enroute.
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R. W. Rees
Seabrook
Richard Wayne Rees
Personal Injury Awarded In 51st District Court Session
Andrew J. Templeton v M E Ruby Jr Inc heard by jury after an auto crash last August left Templeton's wife fatally injured. Jury awarded 650 for auto damage 400 for lost earnings 1000 for Templeton and 1000 for his wife pain. Other cases settled include Bruner v Charter Oak 5150 Mills v Charter Oak 3000 and Badger v Insurance Company of North America 3044.62. Appeals noted by attorney Justin A. Kever.
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Andrew J. Templeton
M. E. Ruby Jr. Inc
Templeton
Thomas Richard Hopper
Charter Oak Insurance Co
I. A. Bird
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Easter Seal Campaign Launched In Coke County Texas
Easter Seal letters are mailed in Coke County as Bill Allen of Robert Lee, Texas, Easter Seal Society contact and treasurer, promotes rehabilitation services for disabled people. The society funds physical and occupational therapy, speech and hearing programs, equipment loans, research, public education, and scholarships. In 1968 the Texas Easter Seal Society aided 11 390 children and 6 232 adults. The drive runs through Easter Sunday April 6, with appeals seeking greater support.
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Coke County
Bill Allen
Robert Lee
Easter Seal Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Texas
Allen
Eater Seal Appeal
Easter Seal Society
Texas Easter Seal Society
Alien
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Baker
State
George Baker
Capitol
William Koons
Deltas
Brookshire Browsings
J. H. Hallford
Brookshire Baptist Church
Music Educators Meet
Bronte Volunteer Firemen
el Wintenys
Ttl
Pepee
Science Monitor
Monitor
The
Christian Science Monitor
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
U.S.A
U.S
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