Reflections on the Class of 1997 and Change
A parent reflects on the Class of 1965 and the Class of 1997, noting progress in race relations and technology. The piece contrasts wartime and Cold War fears with today's high tech society, praising hard work, moderation, belief, and family while congratulating graduates.
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Los Angeles
Watts
Vietnam
America
Soviet Union
General Motors
Fords
Studebakers
Ramblers
Chrysler
Volks Wagen
Cotton Plowback Prospects Rise on Texas High Plains Rain
Rainfall on the Texas High Plains improves moisture for the 1997 crop as producers plan planting across the region. Planted acres are estimated at 10 20 percent with wide county variation from 2 percent Crosby to 75 percent Castro. Officials from PCG and Extension note favorable conditions but warn weather in the next two weeks will drive momentum. Texas Legislature moves SB 1814 to modify the boll weevil eradication program to restore producer flexibility under the eradication foundation.
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Texas High Plains
Lubbock-based Plains Cotton Growers
PCG
High Plains
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Crosby County
Castro County
PGC
Donald Johnson
Johnson
Texas
Robert L. Duncan
Lubbock
Capitol tax plans clash over school relief and taxes
A five by five House and Senate committee neared a compromise on tax reform to cut school property taxes while raising new taxes. Senate would trim school taxes by 17 cents per $100. House targets 60 cents. Both plans include business and sales tax increases. Bush backed a hybrid plan. Analysis says average household tax cut around 2 percent after offsets.
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Austin
House
Senate
George W. Bush
Bush
Dallas Morning News
Texas Senate OKs Boll Weevil Eradication Bill in Unanimous Vote
Texas Senate approved SB 1814 to recreate the Boll Weevil Eradication Program with changes to satisfy a Texas Supreme Court ruling. The bill places control with the Texas Department of Agriculture, imposes crop liens for nonpayment, prohibits suing delinquent farmers for past debts, and sets up regional advisory committees while directing a statewide eradication effort.
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Austin
Robert Duncan
Lubbock
Senate
Texas House
Sen. Duncan
Duncan
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Texas Dept. of Agriculture
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Ed Sterling
The
Texas Press Association
Sen
Jane Nelson
R-Flower Mound
Nelson
Texas Department of Health
Warren Chisum
R-Pampa
John Hirschi
Wichita Falls
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Chisum
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Erskine Bowles
Clinton
Texas Senate
Prairie View A&m University
Prairie View
Royce West
Dallas
Jeff Wentworth
San Antonio
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John Sharp
LBJ
Rupert Duncan Box
Gary Walker
House OF Representatives
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Professional Business & Service Directory
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Brown-Tex Tool
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Edward Jones
Mike Speed
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