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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
2
The piece lauds Future Farmers of America during FFA Week February 21 to 28, praising rural youth for discipline and leadership. It notes 70 percent of executive leaders once hailed from small towns and highlights the role of agriculture education in all youth development across environments.
Ralph Nader urged a new patriots definition to spur slum improvement and nationwide reform. He criticized indifference and unenforced laws, calling for supercitizens and active citizenry to curb mass violence. Baylor students heard a call to heed his reformist stance.
Rep. O. C. Fisher argues in Congress that seniority ensures tested leadership and accountability, while voting by majority for chairmen risks chaos. He cites historic figures like Jefferson and Franklin to challenge the idea that youth equals competence, stressing experience and electoral scrutiny.
Gov Preston Smith unveils a 470 million revenue plan aiming to raise general and auto sales taxes to four percent and boost college tuition while seeking federal coverage of welfare costs. He favors a biennial budget with welfare outlays funded by Washington, urging House action and signaling a veto of a one-year appropriation bill. The plan also raises tuition and fees and faces calls for balanced business taxation.
Radioed items show lawmakers weighing a 10 percent gross receipts levy on mixed beverages and higher per gallon taxes, with impacts on license fees and private clubs. Other actions include annexation litigation, tax status for retired teachers homes, and appointments to state commissions and boards.
A reader argues for taxing office-holders by charging office rent. He notes Congress members and other officials earn salaries but pay no rent, proposing nationwide rent payments to raise revenue. He jokes about provoking officials like Judge Wallace and President Nixon, urging public support.
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