Tax revenues rise in most states with Michigan fall slim in 1980
Census Bureau data show California collecting 19.367 billion in 1980 state taxes, up 18.4 percent, while Michigan declined 1.3 percent to 5.948 billion. Alaska Texas Oklahoma lead gains from oil and minerals. Vermont and Michigan show declines. Nationwide state tax revenue rose 9.6 percent to 136.9 billion with sales taxes near half. The per capita burden ranged from 302 in New Hampshire to 3541 in Alaska.
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Study shows seniors study less yet earn higher grades
Washington AP report notes the class of 1980, surveyed among 58 000 seniors, studied less yet achieved more A or B grades than 1972. The study finds 33 percent earned all A or A/B, up from 29 percent, and 31 percent valued money highly, up from 19 percent. Truancy rose in the West, with 36 percent skipping five days or more.
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Moral Majority Ad Attacks ACLU Over Religious Liberties
The ACLU calls the Moral Majority deceptive while the group promotes free speech religion and press. Critics argue the movement aided conservatives in elections and drew counter ads from religious leaders. Some conservatives backed the ACLU ad while others opposed the Falwell campaign.
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Kickback probe widens across East Texas counties
Kickback sources say federal probes focus on purchases from three materials firms two in Texas one in Oklahoma as indictments loom for East Texas officials. FBI visited Bowie Red River Titus counties and records sought on road and bridge funds while U S Attorney in Tyler declined comment. Oklahoma lumber dealer Dorothy Griffin cooperates with officials. Indictments may span dozens.
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White House redecorating funded by oil donors sparks criticism
The Reagan White House faced bipartisan rebuke for accepting about 270000 from oilmen to redecorate the first family quarters. Critics warn private donations may cost taxpayers more than the 50000 federal stipend declined, potentially losing 130000 in revenue. Funds exceeded the $200000 goal, drawing charges of political influence and conflict of interest.
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Weather outlook with high winds and dust across Texas
The National Weather Service at Midland reports gusty south to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with blowing dust this afternoon. A 20 percent chance of thundershowers tonight, then winds shift west and ease. Saturday cooler with highs in the low 70s, tonight's low in the low 40s.
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