Texas Legislature Opens Amid Tax Fight and Redistricting
The 57th Texas Legislature begins in Austin at noon, facing a severe revenue crisis and calls for tax reform. Debates center on payroll taxes versus sales taxes, with Gov. Price Daniel weighing a 1 percent payroll tax proposal. Redistricting after the 1960 census adds to the agenda as organizers plan early session work and potential political fireworks.
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Texas
Austin
Price Daniel
Daniel
Finance Advisory Commission
House
Senate
Exas
Space-phobia feared as new ailment in age of space
London psychiatrist Raphael Kerry notes a growing fear among the public as space exploration expands. He calls it space phobia, with patients reports of delusions about Earth shifting axis or drifting into orbit. He says fears are natural yet largely groundless, though they can cause neurotic symptoms.
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London
Raphael Kerry
Earth
Wives Help Cut Milwaukee Sales Force Accidents
A Milwaukee firm reduced highway accidents among its salesmen by enlisting the wives in safety efforts. The plan doubled as a behavioral nudge showing all hands that spousal input improved driving. The initiative cut accidents in half compared with salesmen focused safety appeals. PC Dobbin is praised for caution.
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Milwaukee
Morning Rendition Lubbock paper details and affiliations
Independent Democratic Morning Rendition from Lubbock Texas outlines its distribution, publishing dates and office at Ave J. It lists press associations The Associated Press and International News Service and notes mail privileges and subscription rates.
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Perrinstr
South Plains
Independent Democratic
Bunday
Nix
Psyuma Publishing Company
Ave. J
Lubbock
Texas
National Ne Representatives
Texas Daily Press
League
Associated Pre
St Lubbock
CHAS
Guy
Monine
Red Stooges as Khrushchev Puppets in Hungary and Berlin
Special correspondent examines Communist puppets like Hungarys Kadar and East German ally Albrecht to illustrate how loyal lieutenants of the Kremlin serve Moscows aims. The piece contrasts Khrushchevs camera-friendly persona with contempt for subordinates who polish his apples and shine his shoe.
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Bob Considine
York — Tent
Khrushchev
Barry Goldwater
Kremlin
Kadar
Hungary
Castro
Albrecht
Berlin
Hearst
East Germany
Cuba
Roa
Gerhard Eisler
Raul Roa
U. S
UN Security Council
Che Guevara
VA. S
Jim Wadsworth
Anti Money Fad Carrying It Too Far
A column musing on money quotes entertainers and public figures on wealth and happiness. It cites Nelson Rockefeller, Tom Elwell, Barbara Hutton, Gloria Swanson, Henry Fonda, Richard Rodgers and others to explore money's social image. The piece pivots to Cuba amid UN tensions and ends with a note on Eisenhower and Kennedy preparing a joint press statement.
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Richard Rodgers
Alfred Buchmueller
Child Study Association
Under Solon Set To Fight By RAY TUCKER
A Roosevelt liberal bloc in the House led by Rep. Frank Thompson of Trenton seeks to shape Kennedy’s program. The 80-member urban Democratic faction favors labor, big social spending, and broad foreign aid, while largely opposing farm concerns. The group, formed in 1957, aims to push Kennedy’s bills and counter Southern conservatives in a pivotal early battle.
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Ray Tucker
Py Asindy
Kennedy
Frank ‘Thompson
Trenton
In.j
Tucker
Rep
Thompson
Halleck-Smith
Wake Forest College
North Carolina
Pacific
New Jersey
House
White House
Rayburn-Johnson
Roosevelt-Lehman-Butler
Great Cities
South
New York City
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Fdr
Congress
Eisenhower
Middle East
Health
United Nations
Rayburn
James M. Landis
Cawthon Seeks Pro Football Opener After Tech Departure
Pete Cawthon, after resigning as Texas Tech head coach, plans a conference with Philadelphia Eagles owner Bert Bell in Philadelphia. He has spoken with Bell by phone and will travel to Chicago for the league meeting, saying he is highly interested in professional football opportunities.
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Pete Cawthon
Cawthon
Texas Tech
Philadelphia
Bert Bell
Philadelphia Eagles
Bell
Chicago
Jook
Reorganization Is Needed By George E Sokolsky
The Kennedy administration should start fresh and raise standards across education and officials. It argues for universal standards for degrees, criticizes uneven college quality, and urges high intellectual breadth over mere technical training. It predicts potential progress if Ribicoff raises standards from elementary to university level.
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Kennedy
Roosevelt
Truman
Fisenhower
United States
Harvard Law School
Law Review
Radcliffe
Barnard
Senate Race Filing Deadline Announced
The Texas secretary of state sets March 4 deadline for applications to appear on the special Senate ballot to fill Lyndon Johnson’s unexpired term. The special election is scheduled for April 4 after Johnson’s resignation.
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Hfe
Barbara Hutton
Peter Lorre
Gloria Swanson
Henry Fonda
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SOLON
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Texas Tech Lock and Buskin Club
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Martha Fisk
Amarillo
Joe Burson
White Deer
Catherine McCallum
Dallas
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Lamesa
Nellie Ratton
Littlefield
Maxine Wheatley
Pampa
Arnold Mathias
Copperas Cove
Orville Shofner
Levelland
Roy Chambliss
Brownfield
Kenneth Duke
Gerald Hinchey
Mona Pierce
Frank Gosdin
Jack Crabberley
Ruth Hatcher
Vondee Lewis
Ann Moore
Albany
Thelma Crawford
Olton
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Anson
H. M. Terry
Gordon Carlisle
Houston
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