Firm Hand Needed For Student Riots
A guest editorial argues campus authorities must act firmly against disruptive protests. University of Chicago disciplined 65 students after a takeover. University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell dismissed 40 students for threats to occupy offices. He asserts the university will not yield to intimidation and aims to restore lawful campus operation. The piece cites a small faction of under 100 of about 6,000 students and warns against allowing violent campus protests to spread.
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Yarbrough Opposes Tuition Hike in Texas Education
The Texas public college system serves about 300000 students across 62 institutions. Advocates warn that proposed tuition doubling would bar moderate and low income families from college, harming thousands while still taxing all taxpayers. Universal education and expanded Social Security benefits are urged as solutions.
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United States
White Routine Activity Keeps White Busy in Budget Clash
The House faced a vital budget reduction clash, voting to cut six billion in the current fiscal year. The Appropriations Committee trimmed 408.763 million from the President's January recommendation and reduced 190.044 million below fiscal 1968 levels, with a 671 thousand cut deferring New England power planning. The Atomic Energy Commission budget remained largely intact as essential for national security. The El Paso district secured funding for flood control projects, Pecos River vegetation clearance, and studies on water importation, Alpine flood control, and Cibolo Creek, amid broad across the board cuts.
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Legislature rolls through mid-session tax and liquor reforms
Highlights from the mid-way point of the 30 day session show House and Senate advancing Connally tax and liquor by the drink plans. The tally includes a $119 million tax package and $474 million general fund appropriation with a 3% sales tax likely.
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Tower supports responsible gun controls in Texas
Sen Tower argues for targeted gun controls to keep firearms from minors felons the insane and criminals while preserving rights of responsible citizens He backs strict measures on mail order sales and urges states to regulate guns citing enforcement failures as the real problem and opposing nationwide confiscation or federal registration.
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Draft Questions on Selective Service and Law Enforcement
Editor notes draft board questions answered by Colonel Morris S. Schwartz State Selective Service Director Questions cover delinquency for missing cards conscientious objectors academic status classifications for service academies and information sources Local and national booklets available from draft boards and headquarters plus a commentary on crime and gun control urging strict law enforcement and federal role.
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Selective Service
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Texas
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