Washington Roundup on 18 year olds and 1972 voting push
The piece notes the 26th amendment granting 18 year olds voting rights, with 11,159,000 new voters nationally and 627,446 in Texas 16th District. It discusses registration laws, turnout hopes, and predicts over 100,000 votes in the 1972 district election if youth turnout stays high. It cites Congressman Richard C. White and environmental and political engagement among young voters.
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Stolen Archives Probe Taps State Agencies
Investigation focuses on valuable historical documents stolen from the State Archives and Austin area libraries. Court and law enforcement work continues to identify suspects and recover materials. Financing and further details remain under investigation by state authorities.
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State Archives
Austin Area
Questions Posed After Redistricting Nixed
An Austin district court ruling invalidated the 1971 House redistricting act and raised questions about reapportionment. Attorney General Crawford C Martin intends to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court while the Constitutional Board may be tasked with redrawing districts if the Legislature fails to act.
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Courts Speak: Attorney General Rules On Public Funds Reporting
Attorney General Martin rules a law forcing county officials to report private business income from public property is unconstitutional. Other opinions note that automated check cashing machines at banks do not violate branch banking laws. The code does not grant extra retirement credit for retired teachers. Tax rules say motor vehicle tax due with rental payments and no reimbursements for tax paid on purchase.
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Martin
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State Board Cuts Auto Insurance Premiums and Rates
The state insurance board orders a 50 percent cut in standard property damage auto liability premiums with a 250 deductible and a 12 percent cut in basic bodily injury premiums for 250 deductible coverage up to 500 per accident. New deductibles take effect August 30 and rates September 1. A 2.2 percent statewide liability rate increase is recommended with old deductibles. Basic liability coverage remains 10 000 per person and 20 000 per accident with 5000 property damage. The company can pay total claims and bill the deductible later.
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State Insurance Board
Letters to the Editor on school bonds and tax fairness
A reader argues against a $1.5 million school bond citing oil taxes as the district’s main funding and warns property owners without children would bear higher taxes. The letter criticizes HEW federal control, school busing, and calls for restoring local, state schooling. Grandchildren start school this year.
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Monahans News
HEW
Supreme Court
Federal appeal backs limited busing in Austin schools
The U.S. district court ruling upholding limited busing to balance public schools in Austin drew sharp criticism. Officials warn only alternative is forced busing on a larger scale while President Nixon’s comments on the issue drew Republican opposition in Texas for seeming inconsistent.
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