Oil Tax Reform Debate Sees Mixed Senate Vote
Lawmakers name senators including Bennett Curtis Farnin Hansen and Gore Hartke Byrd Willems and McCarthy absent as the tax reform motion to set a 23 percent rate is debated. Advocates claim oil companies pay minimal federal income taxes while industry spokesmen push for favorable treatment.
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McCarthy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Dminn
Lane
Long
Anderson
Talmadge
Fulbright
Harris
Byrd
Bennett
Curtis
Miller
Jordan
Fannin
Hansen
Lubbock Sees Wettest Spell Since 1949 Record Pace
Lubbock shows 1969 rainfall totals up to 25.53 inches for the year with 7.47 inches above normal as rain fal ls continue. Flooding is limited though several intersections faced high water and pavement damage while South Plains towns report three to four inches of moisture this week.
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N. Quaker
Loop
Marshall Ave
8Th St
Slide Rd
Frankford Ave
19Th
34Th Streets
Texas Highway Department
Lubbock
South Plains
Brownfield
Floydada
Abernathy
Crosbyton
Levelland
Littlefield
Morton
Muleshoe
Plains
Tahoka
Aiverjmont
Big Spring
Brownsle Brownfield
Dimmitt
Friona
Hereford
Lameésa
Levella
Morte V
Paducah
Plainview
Sera
Silverton
Spur
Tulsa
lLockerville Ai
Et Ropesvil
Pos Tech
Eine Fey
Kfyo Deargrniner
Quaker Ava
Denver City
Petersburg
Texas
Dimimitt
Olten
Dalhart
Panhandle
Laredo
McAllen
Key West
Fla
Naval Air Station
Peliston
Mich
Midwest
New ‘England
Wisconsin
New York
Delaware
Park land title loss amid conference committee edits
The article reports that a late session bill affecting Hey Park development zones was trimmed by the conference committee, resulting in the state losing title to the land. Governor Connally issued a veto message criticizing the handling and the deletion from the bill.
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Down. Connally
Park site conflicts raise bids for Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Texas legislators clash over nine park projects added to the 1963 conference report, highlighting Wheatley tract as a missed opportunity for the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park. Private donors contributed 160 000 to 170 000 dollars with over 1 million spent by state and federal funds. Officials praise the Wheatley tract while opponents point to the parks and wildlife commission battles and benefitting districts.
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Parks and Wildlife Commisstons
Stonewall
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Pearce Johnson
Austin
Harry Jersig
San Antonio
Pete Gilvin
Amarillo
Smith
Wheatley Tract
W. S. Healey
Paducah
House Appropriations Committee
Gus. Mutscher
George Moffett
Chillicothe
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
MeAikin
Parismith
Leutenant
Mutscher
Ben Barnes
Byron Tunnell
Reese Unit Award Praise Sparks Civilians' Support
A Reese Unit earns an outstanding award drawing praise from civilians. The recognition highlights exemplary service and community impact amid ongoing operations.
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Reese
Tanker Mission Santa Cruz Rescued After Laurie Drift
Laurie weakened to a tropical low as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico sending 42 crew aboard the 504 foot tanker Mission Santa Cruz into distress. The ship, loaded with Navy jet fuel, was disabled and towed toward Tampa after repairs to ruptured boilers were completed.
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MIAME
APT
Laurie
Gulf of Mexico
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Shee
Florida
Florida Keys
Mission Santa Cruz
Navy
Coast Guard
Tampa
Birth Announcements Highlight Local Hospital Events
A scan of birth notices shows several newborns listed with weights and parent details. Names include Mrs Kennéth King and Mr Rod Sire, with fathers employed locally. Dates reference Methodist Hospital and Lubbock area connections.
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Kennéth King
A & Daughter
Garces
Plant blasts injure two at Union Carbide factory
Two explosions torn a processing unit at the Union Carbide plant in Texas City injure Richard Hasserd and Raymond L. Childs as evacuations spread to LaMarque. A plant spokesman cites undetermined damage values while a Galveston hospital official reports no serious injuries.
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Texas City
UPD
LaMarque
Richard Hasserd
Raymond L. Childs
Hasserd
Galveston County Hospital
Fragmented OCR yields unclear legal notice
Unclear text fragment references back payments from 1914 and a death tied to a parent's claim. Source text is damaged, making it difficult to identify precise actions, parties, or deadlines. Further readable material needed for accurate summary.
Tax Case Lapses as Hatcher Retires and War Profits Questioned
Committee focuses on 1968 tax returns with questions about Hatcher Higdon and others. Alleged skim of military club funds in Vietnam, Swiss accounts, and large cash transfers tied to Marederh and Augsburg slots. Witnesses describe disguising profits, pricey cars, and big parties amid ongoing inquiries into wartime profiteering.
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Hatcher
Charles H. Percy
R-Ii
Marederh
Vietnam
Higdon Bot
Maredem
Wooldridge
U.S
Fish Head
Louie R. Crooks
Higdon
Lazar
20Th Infantry Division
Augusburg
Germany
Higeori
Crooks
Augsburg
Eliways
Wooldfridge
Augustburg
Ribioft
Smokers Publication Reports Decline in Per Capita Cigarette Use
A tobacco periodical last month notes a downward trend in cigarette use per person and highlights rising prices and health publicity aimed at smokers.
Hopeful Texans Seek Restored 274 Percent Depletion Allowance
Oilmen in Texas press for full 274 percent depletion tax allowance as the Senate considers the tax bill. Kenneth Montague of the Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association warns the U S supply could be endangered if the cut stands. A Humble Oil executive notes reduced allowances would raise foreign oil reliance. A Royalty Owners group welcomes a 50 percent jump in the ceiling for small producers, while Texans in Congress anticipate a figure near 12 3 percent in conference.
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Avelanche-Journal News Services
Texas
Senate
Kenneth E. Montague
Texas Mid-Continent ON & Gas Association
Lany
M. A. Wright
Humble Oil & Refining
Lovee
Acton
United States
Wright
Theommmittee
W. Eaery
Faeacae
Royalty Owners
Associaton
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