Texas Poll Tax Battle Dominates Capitol Highlights
Federal voting rights suit challenges Texas poll tax and registration rules threatening upcoming elections. Gov Connally appoints five to Legislative Study Committee, while boundary dispute with Louisiana over Sabine River remains unresolved amid possible federal court action.
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Texas Agencies Report Budget, Staffing and Policy Updates
Prefise from to 240,000. Nearly all Texas schools report space shortages as enrollment rises. The Commission predicts increases will affect all state institutions. Attorney General Carr notes state veterans land purchases cannot exceed ten years. Officials discuss travel reimbursements and driller registrations. Escheat wages and property held by foreign firms are noted. Colleges’ and universities’ teacher training vouchers remain valid under federal and state plans. Texas selective service indicates men born in 1962 and after are mostly safe from the draft with exceptions. Auto insurance rates rise on July 1 by about 134 percent. The Texas Employment Commission pursues special programs for manpower projects. Guard units prepare for potential mobilization. Texas securities registration may hit a record. Dove hunting plans are outlined. Retirements and administrative moves mark a busy horizon for state agencies.
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Houston-to- Erowneville
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Waco
Ralph Yarborough
Coast Guard rescues as vessels in distress near Port Isabel
Coast Guard units respond to multiple maritime emergencies off Port Isabel including the F V Linda D L taking on water, pumps dropped by air, towing by the cutter Kimball, and later the M V Mila Mar sinking with nine on board. Eight people rescued by a Navy helicopter. a separate August 18 fire at North Shore Apartments is contained with no injuries.
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Donald W. Westin
Farmers Urged To Leave Shelter For Wildlife
Soil Conservation District supervisors urge farmers to abandon fence rows drain ditch banks and disturbed margins to create undisturbed wildlife habitat. Vernon Hicks Salt Conservation Service says this provides shelter and food for quail and dove, with tall grass and occasional trees boosting nesting sites.
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Salt Conservation Service
Highway Use Tax Due By Aug 31 On Trucks and Buses
IRS reminds highway vehicle owners and operators to file Form 2290 by August 31 for the tax year beginning July. The tax applies to most trucks and buses in operation in July and covers vehicles from light to heavy three axle tank-tractors. Read Form 228, file promptly, and obtain Publication 349 for free guidance at IRS offices.
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