Texas leaders weigh surplus fate for tax shift
Governor Connally predicts a state surplus up to 80 million dollars may trigger major tax shifts. Proposed uses include abolishing ad valorem state tax, reserving 20 million for bond retirement, and funding education and building needs. A literacy drive in South Texas and a new mansion debate also feature in a wide captiol agenda.
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San Francisco
UT R Bureau of Business Research
Johnson taps Thompson as new US Ambassador to Finland
President Johnson nominates Tyler Thompson a career foreign service officer to serve as the United States ambassador to Finland. Thompson will replace Carl T. Rowan who moves to direct the US Information Agency.
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Freeway near Winnie to link Phusten and Beaumont
In Jefferson County a $90 million freeway section near Winnie was installed, linking downtown Phusten with Beaumont via Highway 9. Officials predict the new route will save 21 lives annually as the project progresses.
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Highway 9 Commission
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Texas
Gov
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