Budget Boss Firing Sparks Budget Power Debate
State Rep. Henry Grover of Houston blasts the firing of legislative budget director Ver non A. McGee as a move toward unchecked spending. Grover, GOP Senate candidate, says high officials seek to erode the Legislative Budget Board and shift power to the executive branch. He notes his past service on the budget board and warns against concentrating fiscal authority.
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McGee Fired From Texas Budget Board Stuns Connally
Gov. Connally said he was surprised by the firing of Vernon A. McGee as director of the Texas Legislative Budget Board and had not been informed in advance. He stated the action was decided by Speaker Ben Barnes and others within legislative jurisdiction. Physicists pursue a quark as a fundamental fractional charge particle.
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Abilene Pastor Elected Moderator of Texas Synod
Rev. William Wallace Faris of Central Presbyterian Church Abilene was elected moderator of the 124th Synod of Texas United Presbyterian Church USA at Trinity University during the three day meeting. Faris, former Port Arthur and Dallas pastor, is a Princeton and McCormick Seminary graduate and serves on multiple church boards and local groups.
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HemisFair licenses and church notes at Synod session
The Synod discussion covers HemisFair 1968 licensing for items like T-shirts and toys with an Oct 17 deadline for grants. Concessions and worship plans unfold as McCord notes Presbyterian stance shifts and Bible study sessions continue led by Trinity University faculty. Texas population figures are cited in a brief ad section encouraging classified listings.
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Trinity U's Progress Outlined at Synod Meeting
Trinity University president Dr James Laurie delivered a report to the Texas Presbyterian Church USA synod detailing growth and plans. Undergraduate enrollment will reach 2000 with about 500 graduate students. faculty totals near 200 with two thirds holding doctorates. Programs include MS in engineering science and a graduate program for public school administrators. The centennial celebration spans 1967 to 1969 culminating in the 1969 United Presbyterian Church assembly. Plans for Life Science building and a new auditorium were unveiled, and Ruth Taylor Theater hailed as a premier college building. Paul Baker praised for leadership. Forrest M Smith co-authored the report.
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Congressmen Still Have Long Way to Go
Washington reports lawmakers face a slow path to finish business after the 89th Congress with talks of a possible lame duck session. Republicans doubt an early adjournment while Democrats weigh political risks ahead of elections.
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