Congress Newsletter Prompts Debate On Federal Aid To Schools
A New Mexico reader critiques congressional newsletters that push federal money for programs, citing Rep. Montoya's bill to fund schools near federal facilities and questioning the broader impact of federal spending on state taxpayers. The piece contrasts advocacy with calls for honest tax revenue and highlights concerns over federal installations shaping local economies.
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Congress
New Mexico
Washington
Congressions
Joseph M. Montoya
Montoya
Two Killed Near Hobbs in Two-Car Crash
Two people died and seven were injured Sunday morning in a two-car collision five miles north of Hobbs. Patricia Lorraine Westfall and Santos Hernandez Trujillo died. Westfall’s husband, Michael Westfall, and others were among the injured treated at Hobbs Lea General Hospital. funeral services for the victims are pending.
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Hobbs
Patricia Lorraine Westfall
Mallamar
Santos Hernandez Trujillo
Humble City
Michael Reed Westfall
Augustin Orona Jr
Westfall
Mark
Orona
Estella Orona
Appolonia Orona
Pablo Trujillo
Salomon Trujillo
Hobbs Lea General Hospital
Drilling and Exploration Company
Earl Westfall
Griffin Funeral Home
Lea County
Kennedy seeks record three year tax cut and spending cuts
President Kennedy asked Congress for a three year ten billion dollar tax cut aligned with broad spending reductions except for defense and space. Reactions from key Democrats and Republicans suggest support may expand as Ways and Means evaluates the proposal.
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UPI
White House
Washington
Kennedy
Congress
House
Ways & Means Committee
Graham says Connally could be presidential candidate by 1968
Dallas evangelist Billy Graham said gov elect John Connally could be a prime presidential candidate by 1968 though he stressed Connally does not aim for the office. Graham spoke en route to Austin for a prayer breakfast and later in Dallas at the Texas Baptist Evangelist Conference. He also criticized U S policy in Russia after an embassy denied shelter to 32 Siberian Christians.
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UPI
Billy Graham
John Connally
Graham
Connally
Austin
Texas
Price Daniel
Texas Baptist Evangelist Conference
U. S
Russia
Very Big Very Small Taxpayers Encouraged
President Kennedy proposed a broad tax cut plan aiming to shrink rates for all taxpayers. Low earners would see up to 30 percent relief while the top bracket falls from 91 to 65 percent, with an average one fifth reduction over three years. Corporations would pay about ten percent less. The plan seeks to offset revenue losses with a broader tax base and other changes projected to recoup about 3.5 billion in 1964.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Kennedy
Treasury
Public Hearing Set Jan 23 on New Mexico Criminal Code Reform
A 1 30 p m public hearing in the House chambers will address a proposed revision of the New Mexico criminal code. Sponsored by Senate and House Judiciary Committees, the session invites public attendance. Rep Mayo T Boucher chairs the House panel. The revamp would overhaul the entire crimes and penalties structure.
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New Mexico
House
Senate
House Judiciary Committees
Mayo T. Boucher
Valencia
House Judiciary Committee
Depletion Ruling Favored For Texas Groundwater Tax
Amarillo from UPI Farmers in West Texas may save about 6 million dollars yearly in federal taxes due to a court ruling that groundwater used for irrigation can qualify for depletion allowances. Judge Dooley ruled Petersburg farmer Marvin Shurbet proved his claim, a decision hailed by the High Plains Underground Water District as a tremendous boon.
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Amarillo
UPI
West Texas
High Plains
Water District
Broadhurst
Water ruling sparks irrigation debate and conservation push
Water district officials hailed Judge Doole's ruling as opening new irrigation horizons while warning of drought if irrigation continues. C. E. Jacob warned groundwater could vanish in 60 years. Officials expect a government appeal and urge stronger conservation amid mining like status of water. Sharbet notes his water was not naturally replaced.
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Doole
Los Angeles
C. E. Jacob
Water District
Sharbet
Missing Loving mother kept on search by authorities
A Loving New Mexico mother of two, Mrs. Bobby May Bourbonnais, 32, has been missing since Wednesday and authorities continued to search on Monday. Her husband John Bourbonnais said he left for groceries and has no reason to think she would desert him and their two children.
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Loving
UPI
N.M
Bobby May Bourbonnias
John
Bourbonnais
New Mexico
New Bills Push Changes to New Mexico Judicial System
The New Mexico Legislature returns from a three day recess with 20 House bills and four Senate measures. Proposed reforms include an adult probation system, faster district court trials, and time earned by prisoners. Rep. Stanley Brasher seeks tax exemptions for prescription drugs medical care and grocery food, arguing relief for lower and middle income groups.
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UPI
House
Senate
Stanley J. Brasher
D-Bernalillo
Brasher
Fred Boone
D-Roosevelt
Judicial System Study Committee
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