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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1969
Page
2
Editorial reflects on the idea that a nation cannot be democratic and free without a free press and universal rights. It asserts that true civilization demands liberty and calls out the essential role of informed public opinion in sustaining democratic governance.
Clifton and Bosque County citizens face a pivotal election on Saturday April 5 to choose municipal and school district trustees and city officials. The piece urges maximal voter turnout to signal approval or disapproval of incumbents and emphasizes personal responsibility in voting to avoid the “wrong guy” outcome.
A column answers common tax questions for payers, covering refunds, filing deadlines, deductions, military service, W2 copies, refund timing, exemptions, credits, and dependent support. It notes where to obtain forms, emphasizes accuracy, and references Publication 354 for seniors and free IRS copies.
The article notes the end of the first 60 days of the legislative session focused on free introduction of bills and resolutions. Under Senate rules no new bills may be introduced after day 60 unless four-fifths vote suspends the deadline, signaling a faster tempo as action begins on active measures introduced.
J P Word advances 26 Senate bills and plans to sponsor house bills when sent to the Senate. SB 49 creating the Nimitz Memorial is already law. Recent Senate measures include SB 631 on state tuition equalization for resident students at private institutions and SBÉ41 requiring insurers to issue all auto liability forms under assigned risk plans.
A Washington Newsletter entry describes passage of legislation to extend the lending authority of the International Development Association and an increased debt limit. It notes the President would control spending if the limit were not raised and reflects on congressional duties, agency reorganizations, and the role of staff in handling constituent issues.
Governor Preston Smith filed two new tax measures to balance the budget. A per pack cigarette tax and a 0.5 percent gross receipts tax on chemical products would jointly raise about 71 million for the biennium. The plan aims to offset a royalty diversion rejected by an Attorney General opinion. A JFK memorial bill faced Senate delay as amendments trimmed eminent domain provisions tied to the Texas School Book Depository site.
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