Johnson outlines tax plan and budget for Vietnam era
President Johnson signals a 6 percent surtax on income and corporate taxes to last two years, aims to slow the arms race with the Soviet Union, and seeks revised budget figures for the coming year. He pledges not to inflationary strain while pushing social programs, civil rights, crime control, Medicare, and Vietnam plans amid a broad domestic agenda.
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South Plains lawmakers named to temporary House committees
Austin Special dispatch reports the 60th Texas legislature opened with several South Plains representatives placed on temporary committees. Reed Quilliam of Lubbock joins the House Administration Committee, Delwin Jones and Randy Pendleton of Lubbock and Andrews respectively on Rules, and Bill Heatly of Paducah chairs Appropriations with Ralph Wayne heading the new administration panel. The panel began drafting rule changes as the House prepared for full action, while the Senate delayed formal organization.
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Tax hike plan splits Congress as Johnson faces war needs
Republicans deride the 6 percent surcharge while urging cuts to space and highway programs. Senate and House leaders demand proof the increase is necessary, with many Democrats split over supporting the tax rise to back Vietnam and domestic spending.
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Montana
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Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
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Weesee Democrats
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Irene Job
Broad policy highlights urge Congress on crime and housing
Highlights urge Congress to approve funds for local crime programs and to reform selective service. Proposals call for a new department combining commerce and labor, ending age discrimination, expanding regional airsheds, adding open spaces, fair housing, curbing wiretapping, improving home safety and natural gas safety, extending Medicare, election reforms, NATO unity, and pursuing East West trade with the Soviet Union. The Boston World Book note mentions Paul Revere’s house as Boston’s oldest.
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Absentee Ballots Draw Strong Turnout in Slaton
Absentee ballots opened Tuesday afternoon as polls closed at the county clerk's office and Kertan Studio in Slaton. The clerk's office processed 17 in person votes and received one by mail on final day. Slaton counted 62 ballots that day, with 405 absentee ballots in total at Slaton precinct and 137 elsewhere counted at courthouse or by mail. Shaw attributed the large turnout to voters' concern about preserving their vote.
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State Legislature Opens Amid Rules Clash and Swearing
The Texas legislature opened with Smith clashing over Senate rules and a plan to study the issue. Patman was chosen president pro tempore as Smith presided elsewhere. A drawing set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday assigns two and four year terms to a mix of 31 senators. The House held a brief session on temporary committees. Capitol crowds urged a state minimum wage bill as Mathis officials presented a new local wage ordinance. Large gatherings of Black Texans watched the first swearing in of Black state lawmakers since Reconstruction.
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Connallyes and Mrs Connally criticize book on assassination trip
In a pointed statement, Mrs Connally and her husband denounce The Death of a President as propaganda. They say the privately produced account distorts history and relies on unfounded rumors, reflecting viewpoints tied to Johnson and others involved. They urge readers to judge the record carefully.
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Births Reported At Local Hospitals In Lubbock Area
A series of birth notices from Lubbock area hospitals lists several newborn daughters. Parents and occupations include draftsman at Labhock Manufacturing Don McCloskey Bell Dairy worker Nicholas Gonzales Jr. Fordham Porter Clinic Hospital Max-Fair Restaurant staff and Tech students.
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Milam and Waller Re-elected to County Water Board
Incumbents T. E. Milam and H. D. Waller held their seats on the Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District board. They won reelection Tuesday by a margin exceeding 100 votes.
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Buffalo Springs Lake board election results announced
The district canvassed unofficial results with 320 ballots. Waller received 201 votes and Milam 194, each winning two year terms. Other candidates Tom Hutchinson 90, W C Bigham 64, A Z Abell Jr. 56. Milam and Waller will assume office at a Friday 2 pm board meeting.
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Mrs North Rites Planned in Oklahoma
Services for Mrs. F. W. North 93 of 2020 10th St will be at 2 p.m. today at Dill City Church of Christ in Cordell Oklahoma with L L Thornton of Sentinel officiating. Burial at North Burns Cemetery near Dill City. Survivors include two daughters Miss Grace Nee and Mrs O E Williams, a son A E North, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorials to Lubbock Children's Home.
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Mahon cautious on Johnson tax plan comments
Rep. George Mahon of Lubbock urged caution after President Johnson proposed a six percent income tax surcharge. He said the State of the Union message was too broad to form specific comment until the full program is understood and funding needs for farms, public works, poverty, and foreign aid are clearer. Burleson echoed caution, noting the Appropriations Committee must weigh the fiscal picture before agreeing to any tax increase.
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Ohio
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Rutah
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Congress opens with spending fights and Powell seat dispute
The 90th Congress begins under critique of Johnson's proposed tax and spending plans while backing Social Security hikes. House seats Powell amid a leadership clash, repeals the 21 day rule, and faces liberal resistance. Fogarty dies, shaping budget and health program prospects as Vietnam looms large. Senate race dynamics and leadership shifts add to a cautious start.
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