Vote Sought On Killing Whales
Conservationists urge a worldwide ban on whaling for the five most endangered species. Delegates at the UN Law of the Sea Conference in Geneva are asked to vote to protect blue gray right humpback and bowhead whales. Dr. Roger Payne notes the danger of permits for used ships and ongoing hunts. A CBS TV special on April 30 will feature Payne and whale behavior near Patagonia.
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Texas cities owe much to 1967 sales tax reform
The article recalls that in 1967 Texas allowed cities to levy a one percent sales tax, aiding financially strapped municipalities. It notes initial slow payments from the Comptroller, then a shift to faster quarterly, now monthly, disbursements. The first monthly round totaled 16 million dollars.
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