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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1994

Page

4

McCall proposes taxable repayment for pro success in Texas

State Rep. Brian McCall of Plano urges a new law taxing Texas college athletes who turn pro and sign contracts of 250000 dollars or more, requiring repayment of their scholarships to public universities. The proposal aims to penalize local athletes but could gain popularity if adopted by other states.

Brian McCall Texas Plano Republican Washington Newt Gingrich White House Secret Service Florida Joycelyn Elders Clintons Bill Clinton Pons Gee Prat Eera

McCall Scholarship Plan Could Expand and Enforce Repayment

Opinion pieces question McCall’s idea to tax all taxpayer funded scholarships. If broadened, any successful person might owe back their college aid. The Waco Tribune-Herald mocks the notion while a Washington view lauds Lloyd Bentsen as a lifelong public servant. The San Antonio Express-News urges burying NATO, arguing it no longer defines a mission.

McCall Lloyd Bentsen Treasury Clinton Bentsen White House Washington Texas B.A

Dunagin’s People Reflects on Sen Helms Remarks

In fairness to Senator Helms, Dunagin states that what he intended to say should have made sense. The remark is presented as a measured defense of Helms’s stated position and calls for accurate interpretation of his comments amid scrutiny.

Sen. Helms

Elders column defends drug legalization with confrontational edge

A syndicated columnist argues Joycelyn Elders exposed conservative hypocrisy after her dismissal as Surgeon General. The piece contends Elders’ call for drug legalization would reduce crime and criticizes Clinton aides for masking agendas, urging clear public choice and accountability.

Joycelyn Elders Clinton White House U.N

The High Tech Christmas Doom and DOS Prank Origin

A humorous yet pointed column laments holiday technology fever. It links computer hype to stress and buyer regret, recounts a Harvard prank that allegedly birthed DOS, and warns of tech fear and dependency as families cope with new machines and endless setup.

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