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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1971
Page
3
The Nixon administration unveils a 229 billion dollar budget with an 11.6 billion deficit, reversing prior fiscal vows to balance the budget. Analysts note a growing annual deficit around 18.6 billion while public debt and interest rise, sparking partisan debate.
The VA reduced loan interest from 8 to 7 percent, saving a typical new loan of 24 400 about 3 035 over 30 years and an existing loan of 19 400 about 2 416. VA guarantees cover 60 percent up to 12 500 for veterans and certain service members.
Governor Preston Smith urges a $2.35 million appropriation for the Texas Aeronautics Commission Airport Systems Program for 1972-73 and a $1 million matching-funds request to unlock up to $15 million yearly from the Federal Airport Airways Act of 1970. He proposes abolishing the aviation fuel tax refund to finance the expansion, enabling broader state support for airports including small towns and reliever airports.
The Houston Astros opened spring training on Feb 17 with 28 players reporting to Cocoa Fla and 17 more arriving later. Exhibition play starts March with a Cocoa Stadium date against the Boston Red Sox. Starting shortstop is contested between Roger Metzger and Dennis Menke.
Ed M Bowers explains that people age 65 not yet enrolled may sign up through March 31 at social security offices. Enrollment can occur in the 3 months before or after the 65th birthday or during the general enrollment period.
Representative report notes early progress in the 62nd session on two bills reshaping General Revenue Fund allocations to the Teacher Retirement Fund. Voters are asked to state preferences among income tax and sales tax options, while bills 21 381 382 proceed through committees including Agriculture Parks Wildlife and Appropriations.
A fragment mentions a Special Opportunity School for mentally retarded children and calls for support and learning about retardation. It references House Bill No. 430 authorizing 133 635.60 dollars for Southwest Texas State University to replace or repair fire-damaged buildings dated October 16 1969. It also notes H Ross Perot and Astronaut Alan Bean addressing Texas lawmakers on February 12 1971 to support families of prisoners of war and missing in action in Southeast Asia and urges public action and correspondence to Rep Gerhardt Schulle Jr.
Sunday marked a notable Boy Scout event at Bethany Lutheran Church as Troop 136 held a Court of Honor. Eugene Whitehead Dale Pape and William Brown received Eagle Badges in a candlelit ceremony led by Paul Beisenherz Capitol Area Council chief executive.
February gardening tips cover rooting cuttings in a sand vermiculite mix with plastic cover, light placement, and transplanting blue Plumbago and Veronicas. Advice includes pruning, color combos with lilies, oleander borders, jasmine, Caladiums, and steps for mulching soil, fertilizing weekly, pest control, and bulb seed pod handling.
High school graduates ages 17 and 18 may enlist in the Alamo Wing Air Force Reserve after passing a military physical. Service includes four months of active duty, then weekend drills and a two week summer training, allowing work and home ties to remain. Call Met Werner Holt at 512 925-7895 or visit 433d Military Airlift Wing at Kelly Air Force Base San Antonio for details.
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