Texas Voter Voices Against Federal Revenue Sharing Bill
Washington Roundup notes a Texas stance against a revenue sharing bill that would push states toward a state income tax and redistribute funds based on tax capacity. The writer argues Texas would lose billions without an income tax, and cites New York as a wealthier recipient despite a smaller population. It warns of greater federal power and waste, citing 21 of 22 Texas delegates voting to recommit and 20 voting against the bill on roll.
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House
Texas
New York
Reader asks about old Monahans Sandhills barefoot legend
Mrs Bill Raglin writes from Monahans seeking locals who recall an old Indian legend about walking barefoot in the Monahans Sandhills curing foot trouble. She asks readers to identify the tribe involved and share any versions of the tale. She notes her uncle's feet are reported as perfect.
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Apache Junction
Arizona
Monahans Sandhills
Monahans
Bill Raglin
Two Monahans Students Earn A&M Citations
Two Monahans students at Texas A&M University earned Distinguished Student ranking, per registrar Robert A. Lacey. Charles Wade and John Baxter Rollins are named with parent details, majors, and eligibility rules including a 3.25 GPA and at least 15 hours. the rank is limited to the top 10 percent of undergraduates.
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Monahans
Texas A&m University
Robert A. Lacey
Charles Wade
Charles N. Wade
S. Dwight
John Baxter Rollins
James T. Rollins
S. Gary
Wade
A&m
Rollins
Abilene to Nominate District 61 Candidate Friday
Democratic officials will meet in Abilene on Friday June 30 to select a new District 61 state representative nominee to replace David W Ratliff of Stamford who declined the nomination after legal troubles. The first bale of U S cotton was ginned June 20 at San Juan in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Abilene
District 61
David W. Ratliff
Stamford
U. S
San Juan
Rio Grande Valley
Oil Show Promises Boomtown Flair From Past Era
Oil industry displays of the latest equipment valued in the millions will showcase a boomtown vibe and historical flair highlighting a past era of exploration and commerce at the event.
Attorney General Opinions and West Texas Boomtown Tale
A series of Attorney General opinions discusses limits on student fees for a public interest group, negligent homicide rules, state overpayment warrants, overtime pay, pauper’s oath records, and bonds, followed by a feature on the Permian Basin Oil Show in Odessa. The boomtown exhibit chronicles pioneer oilmen, historic equipment, and legends from early West Texas oil history.
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University of Houston
Texas Public Interest Research Group
Atty
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Water Quality Board
Odessa
West Texas
New Mexico
Dustry
Wildcatter
Legislature Moves Toward 1973 Budget With Adjourning Hopes
In Austin lawmakers advance a 3.8 billion 1973 budget plan while aiming to adjourn before July 4. Gov. Preston Smith holds firm on not adding business to the special session until appropriations pass. House rejects a bid to open the call and suspend rules. Senate tightens rules and eyes open floor debate on appointments amid confirmation of many governor interim picks.
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Austin
Tex
Preston Smith
Smith
House
Senate
UT Report Details 154 New Texas Plants and 115 Expansions
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports plans for 154 new manufacturing plants in Texas and expansion of 115 others in the first half of 1972. The data reflect activity across diverse industries and indicate growing industrial investment in the state.
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Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
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