Congress approves 18.5 billion higher education act
The House backed a conference report on the higher education act amendments by 218 to 180, sending an 18.5 billion three year measure to President Nixon. It expands student aid programs, adds new grants and loans, and includes vocational training while retaining anti busing provisions amid debate over funding levels.
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Primary Elections Set to Reshape Legislature
Primary elections promise a major shakeup in both chambers. At least 76 new House members will enter the lower house, the largest turnover since 1953, with up to 74 incumbents at risk. The Senate also faces high turnover as 15 of 31 seats may change hands. Former Speaker Gus Mutcher lost, and a speaker battle emerged after Price Daniel claimed confidence with 89 to 100 votes while Frank Calhoun contests the lead.
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Bond sales for state university construction reach 8.9 million
More than 8.9 million in bonds for construction at state universities in San Marcos Huntsville San Angelo and Alpine were sold to Texas Commerce Bank of Houston and another 5 million will be sold later this summer.
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Special Session Lame Duck Leaders Face Budget Clash
The Legislature met in a midweek special session under lame duck leadership. Gov. Preston Smith, defeated for re election, aims for a 1973 budget with no new taxes. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes urges trimming appropriations while budget figures show a gap of 89.2 million dollars. The Legislative Budget Board forecasts 828.2 million in next year spending, with ethics legislation likely to join the agenda.
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Rayford Price
Bill Finch
San Antonio
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Crossword Puzzle Commands Not Satisfied
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Attorney General Opinions Highlight Conflicts and Roles
Summary of opinions by Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin touch on held offices in conflict rules. They note state appointees may hold dual roles without compensation. Other opinions approve distribution of clean water bumper stickers and vouchers favoring tourism groups. Also discuss drilling pad removal, county purchasing limits, tax foreclosure sales, road law administrator use, and university shuttle bus driver age.
Governors Converge in Houston Amid Tight Security
The 64th National Governor's Conference in Houston featured stringent security as state chief executives, spouses, and officials moved through the host hotel. Topics included revenue sharing, education funding, crime and drugs, industry diversification, NASA impact, and a call for a farmer as next US Agriculture Secretary. Visits by McGovern, Humphrey, and Mrs. Wallace added political note.
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Alabama
Spiro Agnew
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Navy
Preston Smith
Sportation Organization
Duke Ellington
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NASA
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
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State agencies announce recertification drive and capital plans
The State Department of Public Welfare will recertify all Aid to Families with Dependent Children applicants to purge ineligible recipients. The Parks and Wildlife Department plans a $1 million upgrade program at Lyndon B Johnson Park. Other items include a shifted senatorial delegate apportionment by the State Democratic Executive Committee and trial dates for four legislators.
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Raymond W. Vowell
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Lyndon B Johnson Park
Stonewall
Primary Costs Changes Urged
Secretary of State Bob Bullock urged reforms to cut primary costs after expenditures topped estimates by nearly 400000. He proposed county clerks' offices run elections with single polling places for both parties to boost efficiency and save about one third. Bullock noted distributions of 1.6 million to Democrats and 396,709 to Republicans to cover local costs.
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