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Texas officials fear budget cuts hit local programs
The February 8 1973 report notes Texas cities and counties brace for Nixon era federal cutbacks. Local payrolls may rise as some public services lose federal funds. OEO programs, library aid, health and housing projects face possible shutdowns. Houston and Dallas warn of welfare, crime, and service declines as cuts loom.
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Godfrey Anderson
Associated Press
Texas
Nixon
Farmers’ Home Administration
Temple
John Barnes
Dallas
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
Samuel Martinez
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
John Chavez
Olo
Labor Department
HUD
Ausetin
Texas Legislative Budget Board
Baill Kobty
University of Texas
Economic Opportunities Development Corp
San Antonio
Wich
EODC
Gene Rodriguez
Cross Roads
Samuel Price
Harris County Community Action Association
James R. Noland
Houston
Aldine
Harris County Hospital
Houston Housing Authority
Noland
Claude Keen
Food Services