Truman in Critical Condition Recalled in Historic Profile
The piece portrays Harry S. Truman, 88, as a decisive leader whose role as FDR's successor and key strategist on Marshall Plan Europe aid, Greece Turkey anti communism, and Japan’s atomic bombings shaped postwar policy. It notes his blunt decision style and potential final public battle with illness lingering over his legacy.
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Harry Truman
White House
Mr. Truman
Fdr
Roosevelt
Truman
Europe
Greece
Turkey
Japan
U. S
Korea
Thomas Dewey
Revenue sharing and city sales taxes as growth funding
The piece notes that revenue sharing and city sales taxes provide added income beyond ad valorem taxes. Direct grants to communities may drop once revenue sharing operates, pushing these combined funds to support improved streets drainage and park projects and spur growth in Cameron and similar cities.
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Cameron
Cameron City Park
Noise and Quiet: Apartment Disputes and Landlord Roles
A public service ABA feature examines when apartment noise justifies court action. Madge sues over upstairs baby noise but judges emphasize tolerance within reason. A do it yourself flooring case orders nine to five work hours and minimal disruption. Landlords rarely must intervene. lease rules serve landlord discretion.
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Madge
Paper boosts patient motivation at Central Brazos unit
December 7, 1972 letter from Paula Womack of Austin State Hospital thanks Mr. Luecke for sending his paper to the Central Brazos Valley Psychiatric Unit Patients. The note says patients enjoy the paper and it helps motivate their recovery and return home.
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Mr. Luecke
Brazos Valley Psychiatric Unit
Reform Rules Drawn for Texas Legislature Major Open-Records Push
Austin reports Texas leaders sketch a nine point reform agenda for the House and Senate to curb influence peddling and expand public access. Rep. Price Daniel Jr plans a reform package with term limits and open records while a state commission will study constitutional changes for a wide overhaul.
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House
Senate
Texas
Rep
Price Daniel Jr
Liberty
House of Representatives
Bill Bobby
Houston
Texas Society of Association Executives
Daniel
Citizens’ Commission
Will & Dd
Danger Money Sought by Northern Ireland Police Amid 50 Percent Casualty Toll
Northern Ireland police demand danger money amid high hazards from 1969 violence. Royal Ulster Constabulary, about 4000 officers, report nearly 2000 injuries and 29 deaths from bombings and gun battles. They seek $2.50 per day extra, noting pay mirrors England and Wales but risk levels are higher, with threats and attacks extending into officers' homes.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Royal Ulster Constabulary
England
Wales
Basil Stanage
Northern Ireland Police Federation
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Atexas
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Don Scarbrough
Milam
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State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Paula Womack
Austin State Hospital
Avalon
Dateline Austin
Supreme Court
Criminal Appeals Court
Legislative Budget Board
Commission
Irish Republican Army
I.R.A
Londonderry
LRA
RCA
BEN Milam Savings & Loan Ass’n
P.O
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