Ceiling collapse at Ada Henderson School prompts bond talk
Editorial urges rapid engineer’s report on Ada Henderson School and Cameron District needs after a second floor ceiling fell over the weekend. It warns against costly shoring and calls for public positions on a bond program for new school structures before the April election.
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Yee
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Ben Milam
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Bill to fund 911 centers for nationwide emergency number
Rep J Edward Roush introduces H R 4159 to amend the Omnibus Crime Control Act to provide grants to states for establishing equipping and operating 911 emergency centers. He cites President's Commission findings and AT T support and notes cost and boundary issues while urging nationwide adoption.
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Legislature approves large tax bill and college tuition hike
In Austin the House passes a 492.5 million tax bill and an 80 million tuition rise while the Senate backs an 185 million college building bond plan. Details include sales tax up to 4 percent and new levies on auto sales, hotel occupancy, corporate transfers, entertainment, and jet fuel. The bills move to the Senate for hearings as redistricting and school financing remain in focus.
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Privacy vs Debt: Courts Limit Tactics in Credit Collections
In a Texas case, a hand lettered sign outside a hardware store announcing a debtor failed to pay led to a ruling that invasion of privacy occurred. Courts cautioned that publicizing debts can be unlawful, though some pressure to collect may be allowed. Written by Will Bernard for ABA and Texas Bar, 1971.
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Old Philosopher Seeks Business Model for Public Services
Dear editor argues a postal reform to run the system like a business with profits and rebates. He questions extending pay basis to Weather Bureau highways police army congress and other services, suggesting widespread privatization and lower taxes if all trim costs.
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