Cameron Public Library Shapes Folk Fete Story
The Cameron Public Library plays a key role in Folk Fete as a base for art shows and diverse cultural programs. Friends of the Library maintain the tradition, linking lectures music and reviews to broaden community access and reflect local history and varied arts.
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Cameron Public Library
Library Friends
Texas Fine Arts Commission
Cameron
Cameron Library Board
Milam
Texas Republic
Milam County North Missions Sought as State Park
A bill to create Milam State park for the Gabriel area missions received a Monday hearing at the old Texas Supreme Court. Rep. Dan Kubiak of Rockdale introduced the measure as Milam County celebrates growing tourism and traffic. The sites Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion delaria, San Francisco de los Dolores and San Ildefonso date back to Spanish colonial times and predate Milam County.
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Milam State Park
Old
Texas Supreme Court
Milam
Gabriel Area
Dan Kubiak
Rockdale
Cameron
Nuestra Senora de la Can
Delaria
San Francisco de Los Dolores
San Ildefonso
Tax deferment on home gain under the five year rule
A public service feature explains that profits from selling a home can be tax deferred if a new residence is bought and occupied within one year. Courts reject attempts based on intent alone when the second home is not timely purchased or occupied due to illness or remodeling delays.
Governor Smith trims fat from 900 million tax bill
Governor Preston Smith vetoes the large tax measure unless fat is cut, sparking a 24 hour delay and a compromise that drops a 287 million gasoline tax. Lawmakers push to finish duties before May 31 adjournment as reform proposals advance.
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Smith
Preston Smith
Texas
House
Senate
Goveror
Old Philosopher Echoes Nader on Model Changes and Economy
A reader cites Ralph Nader arguing Congress should curb yearly auto model updates to fund pollution free cars. He defends turnover as economic growth, citing piano makers, trains, blacksmiths, and farming as counterpoints to stagnation and calls for continual model changes.
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Ralph Nader
Congress
Mr. Nader
TV Evening News
Hamilton push for bill to cut aid over narcotics flow
Rep. Lee Hamilton and 61 colleagues back H.R. 7821 to cut aid to nations not curbing illegal drugs entering the United States. He notes opium from Turkey Burma Laos and Thailand dominates supply and urges decisive action despite political delays.
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Lee H. Hamilton
Ind
United States
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Justice Department
John Ingersoll
Turkey
Southeast Asia
Burma
Laos
Thailand
U.S
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