Editorials The case for tax incentives
The piece discusses how tax incentives influence support for major tax reform and public projects. It contrasts private funding with government finance, citing municipal bonds and investor motives, and notes potential paths like a Capital Investment Agency versus expanded government roles. It cites examples from Britain and Dutch heritage sites to illustrate policy and funding debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Loughlin
Merrill Lynch
Carter
Loughlin
Congress
Great Britain
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
Krueger Says Gas Deregulation Costs Overestimated
Rep. Bob Krueger of Texas claims Carter administration overestimated deregulation costs by at least 40 billion dollars, arguing miscalculations in price projections and long range energy impact. He notes plans to phase in deregulation, with new gas price projections and interstate price ceilings to shield Texas consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Cullen
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Bob Krueger
D-Tex
Carter
Krueger
Texas
Energy and Power
House Commerce Committee
House
James C. Wright
Belated thanks for Good Samaritan help in Pecos
Mr and Mrs William L Flanagin thank Tommy Smith of Tommy Smiths Windmill Repair for aiding their broken down car near Pecos on a long trip to Dallas Smith spent over two hours repairing the vehicle using his tools including a cutting torch and would not accept compensation The couple praises Pecos hospitality and hopes the act is recognized
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Smith
Dallas
San Antonio
Pecos
William L. Flanagin
Today in History June 22 1977 highlights and events
On June 22 1977 key historical notes include Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, Napoleon’s abdication in 1815, the DOJ creation in 1870, and the Agnes flood anniversary. Birthdays listed include Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Billy Wilder. Also notes on philosophy by Durant and a UT Austin piece about repair women enter home service work.
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Associated Press
Germany
Soviet Union
California
Napoleon Bonaparte
Congress
Department of Justice
Britain
George V
London
Joe Louis
Jim Braddock
Chicago
France
Federal Communications Commission
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc
Seaboard
Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Billy Wilder
Will Durant
Dr I J Bush Pioneer Doctor and Frontier Adventurer
The article recounts Dr I J Bush's Pecos smallpox outbreak work while chief health officer, his later El Paso life, and frontier exploits with Mexican revolutionaries. It notes his role with Insurrectos, marriage to Bertha Henderson, and death in 1939 two days before his autobiography published.
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Pecos
Grandma
Cornwall
Bush
Jim’’ Miller
Miller
John R. Hughes
Hughes
Dr. Bush
Barney Riggs
Carlsba
Riggs
Barney
Jim Miller
Mannen Clements
el Paso
Mexico
Bertha Henderson
Atlanta
Georgia
Orndoff
Pascual Orozco
Orozco
Sierra Majino Ranch
Madero
Panch Villa
Diaz
Fatigued drivers and postal walkathons draw scrutiny
An investigation highlights trucking fatigue with 18 wheelers posing danger as hours stretch past limits. Postal route shadowing by 165 supervisors costs taxpayers about 50 thousand dollars weekly while some reformers attend a Capitol Hill gala amid ethics debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
North Carolina
Tony Capaccio
Transportation Dept
Norman
Okla
Postal Service
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
ABC
CBS
Baltimore
House Communications Subcommittee
House
NBC
Moscow
Congress
Congressional Country Club
Capitol Hill
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Oklahoma
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Pecos Enterprise
Ken Dulaney
Holland
Schiphol
Rangoon
Burma
Buddha
John Hill
Austin
Eddie
Dolph Briscoe
Fen, Sargent
Austin, Texas
University of Texas Management
Albert Shapero
Musin
By Alton Hughes
Merry
By Roger Bollen
Dong
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