Liquor Legislation Debated in Texas House Debates and Redistricting Study
In Austin Texas the Legislature grills liquor by the drink proposals as House committees plan a Tuesday hearing on localizing sales under a shot tax and stricter retailer fees amid broader tax and redistricting topics. Motion to rebate federal income taxes seeks constitutional action with a two-thirds state threshold.
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Austin
Texas
Ing
House Revenue and Taxation Committee
House
J. M. Simpson
Amanrill
Constitutional change tax cap and water rights debate
Senate and House members back a plan to abolish the state property tax with 1978 final removal as college bonds expire. A Parkhouse bill would adjudicate river water rights via basin hearings and the Water Rights Commission, with trials available on appeal. Gov Connally signed a law expanding mining lease rules to sulphur and related minerals, with school funds sharing 60 percent of bonuses and royalties. The issue of severed minerals taxation in Gainex and Andrew counties is under county officials review.
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House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Ben Atwell
Dallas
Senate
Wayne Connally
Floresville
James IE Nugent
Kerrville
Ralph Wayne
Plainview
College
George Parkhouse
House Conservation and Reclamation Committees
Texans Parkhouse
Texas Water Rights Commission
Texas
John Connally
Freeport
Texas Health Department
Highway Department
Firemen’s Pension Board of
Texas City
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Texas Constitut
Spring Deferment for Range Recovery in Hill Country
The article urges spring deferment of grazing to protect young seedlings and establish strong root systems. It notes grasses grow best with proper rest, and that rainfall variability makes deferred grazing cost effective for long term forage survival and storage.
Appointed Rural Development Officer Named in Texas
Lawrence D. Smith is named Rural Development Officer by L. J. Cappleman of Farmers Home Administration Texas. The new post leads Outreach functions to ensure rural residents know and receive federal state and local program benefits. Smith will coordinate with federal state and local agencies to deliver services in rural communities.
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L. J. Cappleman
Farmers Home Adminstration
Texas
Lawrence Dpd. Smith
Farmers Home Administration
Smith
Cappleman
Iia
Junction honors ex governor Coke Stevenson with Texas marker
At Junction a Texas Historical Marker dedication honors Coke R. Stevenson, the only Texas leader to hold speaker, lieutenant governor, and governor roles. Family, lawmakers, and Rep. Fisher attend, with messages from Connally and Shivers. Stevenson speaks on pride and Texas history as light rain falls. The marker, third in the Modern Statesmen Series, is unveiled by Stevenson’s descendants amid a reception.
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Junction
Coke R. Stevenson
U. S
Stevenson
Texas
Texas Historical Survey Committee
William P. Hobby
Allan Shivers Stevenson
U.S
Jim Nugent
Kerrville
Senate
Dorsey Bo Harneman
San Angelo
Kimble
Walter W. Leamons
John Ben Shepperd
Odessa
Texas Historical Foundation
TSHSC
Shepperd
Pam
Ranch and soil care highlights from Gillespie County news
Roy Jacoby improves range condition by extensive cedar removal and selective thinning. He defers protected brush areas, builds a cross fence, and reduces cedar to boost sunlight and moisture for grass while leaving some trees for shade. Lee Pape creates a livestock water pond west of Fredericksburg with a 2474 cubic yard dam and terrace work to drain gullies, planning coastal bermuda pasture on abandoned cropland for productive cover.
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Roy Jacoby
Nebgen
Jacoby
Lee Pape
Fredericksburg
Harper Highway
Memorial Hospital Campaign Faces Fundraising Tight Spot
The Financial Advisory Committee reports 190 800 in pledges from 78 contributors for Memorial Hospital's drive. Chair Allen Keller warns 60 to 70 more gifts of at least 1 000 are needed to meet the phase goal while Calvin Bierschwabe notes potential success but possible failure without larger pledges over a three year period.
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Allen Keller
Wheather
Bierschwale
Frank Loeffler Dies at 88 in Mason County
Funeral services for Frank H H Loeffler age 88 were held at Hilda Methodist Church with Rev Charles Hare officiating. Burial followed in Hilda cemetery. He died Monday night at Mason Memorial Hospital after a brief stay and was a lifelong Mason County resident born February 26 1879 in Hilda. He married Nellie Pluenkneke on June 23 1904 and was a stock farmer. Survivors include his wife three sons two daughters three brothers seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers named were Ball Loeffler Jr Lavoy Loeffler Wesley Loeffler Richard Pluenkneke Charles Pluenkneke and Wilbur Durst.
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Frank HH Loeffler
Hilda Methodist Church
Charles Hare
Hilda Cemetery
Mason Funeral Home
Loeffler
Mason Memorial Hospital
Mason County
Hilda
Nellie Pluenneke
Raymond
Earl Loeffler
Mason
Ben Loeffler
Dallas
Wo K Krown
J. E. Vayee
San Antonio
Dan Loeffler
Fredericksburg
Kad
Will Loeffler
President Johnson Returns After Guam Talks With South Vietnam
President Lyndon B. Johnson, with Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, met Premier Nguyen Cao Ky in Guam for a two day conference. Ky presented a new South Vietnamese constitution aimed at civilian rule, blending presidential and parliamentary forms with an independent judiciary and a two house legislature. An October election was anticipated as part of the transition from military to civilian government. The Johnsons planned to spend the Master holidays at LBA Ranch upon returning to the United States.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Dean Rusk
Robert Lo McNamara
Guam
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Vietnam
Johnson
Lady Bird
LBA Ranch
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