Texas cities embrace one percent sales tax vote trend
Voters across Texas approved the one percent municipal sales tax in most cities, with Wichita Falls seeing bond issues totaling 11.4 million approved and 4 million rejected. Labor unions opposed the tax, claiming it hits the least able to pay, but many Texans view the tax as fair and broad based with exemptions for food and medicines. Predictions point to more elections to qualify for state collection soon and a shift away from personal property tax on automobiles as cities push for new funding avenues.
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John
Wichita Falls
State School Gets Proper Sendoff at Groundbreaking
The Lubbock State School, planned as a premier mental health and retardation facility, moves forward with a $2,428,000 first phase. Dr. John Kinross-Wright lauds Texas progress and the local support from legislators and the Chamber of Commerce for the 225 acre site at North College Ave and Kent St.
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Lubbock State School
United States
John Kinross-Wright
Texas Department of Mental Health and
Kinross-Wright
Lubbock
Chamber of Commerce Board of City Development
North College Ave
Kent St
Growing Federal Spending Per Capita Surges Over 20 Years
A private study by the American Enterprise Institute finds per capita federal outlays rising two and a quarter times in 20 years after inflation. Health, labor, and welfare drive rapid growth with $776 spent per American in the year ending June 30, and a projected $667 billion annual spend by two decades hence if trends persist.
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American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
Veterans Right to Neck Law May Reach Court
Art Buchwald discusses a possible federal rule influencing ex GIs like Thomas Carter who faced FBI dismissal over premarital necking. He argues military training neglects civilian behavior and urges pre discharge guidance to curb postservice misconduct and align conduct with civilian norms.
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Panellasa
Federal Bureau of Investigation
US Should Name Foes in Vietnam War Standoff
In a wartime framing, the piece argues the Soviet Union acts as a co belligerent in Vietnam. It cites a Sept. 23 UPI dispatch on a Moscow plan to supply MIG jets rockets and other materiel to Hanoi in 1968. The State Department warns against premature escalation and calls for peaceful resolution.
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Mexico and the world greet a grown up Mexico City
Andrew Tully argues that Mexico has matured politically economically and internationally. He notes a stable government strong currency self reliance and new borrowing from regional banks. The piece also discusses Soviet arms to North Vietnam and U.S. options including embargo or wartime measures.
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Alliance For Progress
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Vietnam
Europe
Alice In Wonderland Metaphor Shapes Johnson Spending Debate
Washington-UN Ambassador quotes and White House satire frame President Johnson’s clash with Congress over government spending and taxes. Critics liken proposals to Alice in Wonderland while aides insist appropriations must pass first. analysts note a potential six billion dollar cut with six percent tax rise as a balancing idea.
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Arthur Goldberg
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House
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LBJ
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March Hare
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Hatter
Sen
William Proxmire
Joint Economic Committee
Proxmire
Greek tensions flare as US seen backing Greece crisis
Lake Success Russia accuses Washington of aiming to justify armed intervention in Greece and to undermine the United Nations through the Greek question. Crosbyton petitions seek bond election for 22 miles of farm to market roads. Drilling starts near Amherst. Star Dust Dancing Club opens fall season at Hotel Lubbock. Varsitoniana hosts dancing after opening.
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United States
Greece
United Nations
Crosbyton
Crosby County
Emzy Pieratt
Commissioners’ Court
Star Dust Dancing Club
Hotel Lubbock
Varsitoniana
Editorial on civil responsibility from Senator Talmadge speech
A guest editorial reflects on a University of Georgia summer commencement address by Senator Herman E. Talmadge. It argues that educated leaders bear greater civil responsibility and warns that pursuing security over freedom endangers constitutional rights.
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Herman E. Talmadge
University of Georgia
Athens
Augusta
Chronicle
U S grant to Florida a bid to teach mothers play with babies
The Department of Health Education and Welfare provides a $159000 grant to the University of Florida to study how mothers can engage babies in play. The note questions if taxpayers sent the money to fund bureaucrats rather than direct aid.
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Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
University of Florida
U. S
Washington
Columbia
S. C
McBride remarks on college ROI and public polls
McBride argues education yields ten to one returns while parents accept modest gains. Public polls show President Johnson faltering in popularity, yet backers claim polls are unreliable. Noted columnist suggests Johnson could dismiss poll results without effect.
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