House approves wide auto safety bill for highway protection
The House passed a broad safety measure 371 to 0 to require anchorage for seats in autos and buses, energy absorbing features, padded dashboards, four way flashers, glare reduction, and other safety standards to reduce injuries and fatalities in crashes. The bill sets phased adoption for 1965 through 1969 model vehicles and expands to school buses while mandating improved seat belts and locking mechanisms.
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Thieves Strike Dallas County Jail Before Occupancy
Dallas County officials report thieves stole two telephones and tubes from closed circuit TV gear before the jail opened. County Architect Clarence Over seeks approval to spend 200 to secure remaining equipment. The AP text also covers federal auto safety funding debates and proposed standards.
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Sniper Kills Peace as Violence Rocked Florida Night
Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach endured a second night of shooting and unrest. A police officer was wounded in Fort Lauderdale when a sniper fired at patrol cars after a drive in incident with youths. In nearby Pompano Beach five shots targeted two parked cars guarding a supermarket. no injuries occurred. Police arrested two men for disorderly conduct after blocking traffic and patrolling areas. A prior night saw four arrests during a separate flareup following a burglary arrest attempt.
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South Side ISD Approves 1.28 Tax Rate for 1966-67
The South Side Independent School District board approved a tax rate of 1.28 dollars per 100 valuation at a Wednesday night meeting. The rate is expected to raise about 661 835 dollars in revenue, while expenses for the 1966 67 term are estimated at 680 822 dollars by board chairman E W Russell.
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District Board of Trustees
E. W. Russell
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