U S plans depots in Honduras for air force warplanes
The Defense Department report to Congress outlines an $8.7 million military construction program in Honduras for fiscal year starting Oct 1. It includes ammunition forward storage at Palmerola and pre positioning buildings at San Lorenzo, plus a camp for about 100 and living quarters. The plan extends to continuing intelligence flights from Honduras through 1988 and joint exercises in Central America through 1987, fueling debate over permanent military presence and compliance with the Rio Treaty.
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Washington
Reagan Administration
Honduras
U.S
Central America
Defense Department
Congress
United States
Defense
William Howard Taft IV
el Salvador
Reagan
Palmerola
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White and Bullock clash on Texas tax hike plan
Governor Mark White promotes a 1.3 billion first year tax rise for school reform and roads, while Comptroller Bob Bullock warns it would be the largest percentage increase since 1961. Bullock questions funding for mental health, prisons, and state workers. White says the plan secures education and highway strength and emergency reserves, hints at a June special session, and notes legislative encouragement.
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White
Bullock
Congress
Texas
Hobby backs expanded Texas welfare programs
Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby said he supports a request from the Department of Human Resources to expand welfare coverage, arguing Texas should fund services without compromising education and aid to the least able. Other lawmakers remain unsure as a special session looms and Gov. Mark White plans to push a 1.31 billion tax plan to finance the efforts.
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Bill Hobby
State Department of Human Resources
Texas
Hobby
Houston
DHR
Jay Gibson
D-Odessa
Mark White
White
Perot urges education overhaul during Midland visit
Millionaire H Ross Perot, head of a Texas select committee on public education, spoke to oilmen in Midland criticizing the State Board of Education. He argued for an appointed board, questioned teacher quality and electives, and noted Texas spends 8.3 billion annually on education while suggesting a need for accountability and reform.
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Texas
H. Ross Perot
Perot
Dallas
Mark White
Select Committee On Public Education
State Board of Education
Austin
Six Flags
Board of Education
Will Davis
J. Murphy
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Wilshire Drive
Chateau Apartments
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Andrews Highway
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Rosemary Schope
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Mexico
Guatemala
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Iamerica
Snicaragua
Welfare Office
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