Elm Creek Watershed Bonding Victory Keeps Flood Control Plan Alive
Voters approved a 184 to 72 bond for Elm Creek Watershed with federal support of 82 million dollars, funding construction of about 62 water control structures from Temple to Cameron. Directors including A. EF Matula L. T Slavik and Frank Kratochvil celebrated the long effort finally paying off, with projects to begin within years and floods redirected to lakes for other uses.
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Congress adopts ethics codes amid calls for tighter income disclosure
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports that both House and Senate push ethics codes to curb abuses of public trust. The move sets limited outside income reporting, promising greater transparency while acknowledging flaws and the need for ongoing reform and vigilant enforcement.
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Louisville Courier - Journal
Central Texas College Offers Summer Science Programs
Central Texas College will host planetarium programs by reservation on Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Killeen campus. Groups up to 37 can be seated, with Ralph McKinlay available to present talks on geology and anthropology. Arrangements call the dean’s office LAG-1210.
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Ralph McKinlay
Central Texas College
McKinlay
Dr. J. L. Martin Named to TSCA Public Relations Committee
Dr. J. L. Martin of Cameron was appointed to the Texas State Chiropractic Association public relations committee. The move expands the committee with a local physician of Cameron recognized for professional involvement.
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J. L. Martin
Cameron
The
Austin session pushes liquor by the drink tax and budget plan
In a 30 day special session Gov. Connally's tax and liquor by the drink bills move to conference. The House and Senate advance general revenue budgets of 474 to 479.7 million with new revenue targets. A 3 percent sales tax and mini bottles proposal shape the final package amid policy fights and revenue gaps.
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John Connally
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Texas Liquor Control Board
Old Philosopher Teases Tax Tricks Across Centuries
Dear editor reflects on a motorist refusing to pay a 12 cent bridge toll claiming King Canute imposed it 909 years ago. The piece argues taxes endure, ages of taxes matter little, and prudent taxation should adapt for future generations.
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England
Canute
Little River Baptist Revival Planned for June to July
Little River Baptist Church at Jones Prairie announces annual revival June 30 through July 6 with Dr. John Davidson of Baylor University as evangelist. Mrs. Ann Curtis will direct singing and provide special music. Services begin nightly at 8 p.m. Dr. Davidson, Texan and Southwestern Seminary alumnus with UT PhD in psychology, has pastored and taught religion, and will relate God's message to personal life problems.
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Jones Prairie
John Davidson
Baylor University
Ann Curtis
Ben Curtis
Davidson
Texas
Southwestern Seminary
University of Texas
Baylor
Rogers FHA Group Tours State Capitol Attractions
The Rogers Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America will take a field trip on Thursday June 27 to Austin. The group will tour the governor's mansion the capitol building and the Adams Extract Company. Mrs Merianna Sirny and Miss Brenda Hatcher are chapter sponsors in charge of the trip. Weekend guests of Mrs Bill Clark were Mr and Mrs Ges Clark and John of Houston.
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Future Homemakers of America
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Adams Extract Company
Brenda Hatcher
Merianna Sirny
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