Mountain district school board scales back 1965-66 raises
Laubock Independent School District trustees trimmed the administrative and supervisory raise package proposed by Supt. Nat Williams from an average $1,000 to about $877, totaling roughly $80,000. The move signals heightened taxpayer scrutiny and a cautious stance on spending amid rising taxes.
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Plainsman Hotel
Equalization Board in Lubbock Faces Tough Public Hearings
The 15 member Tas Equalization Board works through a demanding schedule hearing from thousands of citizens about City and School district assessments. Five board members stressed in a local interview that they have not experienced anger or insults from the public as they review requests for adjustments amid ongoing tax concerns. The piece notes cigarette tax counterfeiting cases, tax stamping issues, and the broader debate over tax rates and spending. Citizens are described as engaged, often angry but generally not hostile, and are urged to express themselves while remaining civil.
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Houston
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Equalization Board
Russian Progress Reports Slowness in News Lines
The Pravda paper laments intraregional communications lag behind the times. It notes a letter from Ben Tolstoy to Moscow took three days, contrasting with a one day delivery cited from Lee, highlighting perceived inefficiency in the Communist system.
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Moscow
Pravda
Blowback on Equal Employment Law Sparks Page One Rant
Kenneth Dixon rails against Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 claiming it bans job discrimination but would force unlikely hires in entertainment, sports, and private clubs. He argues unintended absurdities from hiring vendors by race, sex, religion, or national origin across scenarios like chorus lines and ball teams.
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Baton Rouge
Moyers Faces Tightrope as Johnson Press Secretary
Inside the White House advisers debate Moyers role to shield President Johnson from press scrutiny. Reedy’s resignation talk resurfaces as Moyers gains potential sealing tasks amid growing media hostility and Johnson’s private concern over public support.
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Moyers
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Reedy
Polices
Mar Johnson
Viet Nam
Congress
Laci Johnson Baptism Sparks White House Debate
Opinion column critiques public backlash over Laci Johnson and sister Lura Bird amid White House life. Discusses religion choices, family influence, and media scrutiny shaping perceptions of President Lyndon Johnson's children and Moyers press role.
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Washington
Oso
Laci Johnson
Poy
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Jyod
Fringe
Luer
Asada Bird
Broadway angels seek profits in subsidiary rights
Broadway producer Alexander H. Cohen explains that backing a show is less about the Broadway run and more about subsidiary rights. He cites Baker Street and My Fair Lady as money sources from tours, films, albums, books, sheet music, novelty goods, and eventual TV adaptations. Cohen notes demand for angels to finance The Devils and Cherry Orchard while seeking new properties with strong ancillary potential.
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Lorelei Lee
Alexander H. Cohen
Cohen
Broadway
Wall Street
General Motors
IBM
Green Bay
Alex Cohen
Baker Street
London
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Doubleday
ALJ
Heaven
Anton Chekhov
Chekhov
Johnson calls for 5 million Army discharges amid manpower strain
In a July 16 1995 memo from Washington Senator Johnson criticizes the War Department for not releasing surplus troops. He urges a rapid civilian reentry program while noting Railroads face manpower strain and military aid promises. The report also notes Abilene airport disposition and Texas banking code amendments.
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Washington
Johnson
D-Cole
War Department
Tax Inequity in State Ad Valorem Levy Debate
Guest editorial argues long effort to abolish state ad valorem taxes is failing and proposes uniform statewide levy as a practical remedy. It notes counties dodge taxes for emergencies causing unequal burdens and cites varying assessment bases that disproportionately hit certain counties. The piece reflects on political feasibility and calls for uniform rates.
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Howard County
Winkler
Winkler County
Mitchell County
Reeves
Howard
Fictor County
Taylor
Tom Green
Big Spring Herald
Zip Codes Confusion Hits White House Letterheads
The piece notes the administrations push for Zip Codes and cites Press Secretary Reedy saying the White House did not display its Zip code. It mocks the Johnsons for needing rest and suggests the public should "see America first" to learn Zip numbers, including LBJ's.
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George S. Reedy
Executive Mansion
Mr. Johnson
Washington
Johnsons
America
LBJ
Dallas Morning News
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