SMU Standoff Ends After Black Student Demand Talks
About 34 Black League members at Southern Methodist University exited the administration building after a five hour meeting with President Willis Tate. University officials called the session a clarification of earlier statements while promising actions including new black counselors and expanded black studies. No violence occurred amid a crowd of about 400 outside.
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Barnes Opposes Tax Move At Texas Manufacturers Group
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes told the Texas Manufacturers Association he opposes a proposed half per cent tax on chemical manufacturing and any state income tax on industry for now. He spoke to the State Affairs Committee by telephone and said the UH grand jury probe should not impact future appropriations. The probe is examining sexual activities of some UH faculty members.
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Board Eyes Insurance Hike
The Texas State Insurance Board will hold its annual hearing on July 8 to consider possible auto insurance rate changes. Last year hearings often led to increases, though no decision on direction is promised this time. Any revisions would take effect September 1, with insurers asked to file statements by June 6.
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Texans to form council on higher education in Austin
A group of prominent Texans led by Lloyd Bentsen Jr. will meet in Austin to revive the push for excellence in higher education. The effort aims to form the Texas Council for Higher Education to coordinate universities and influence state policy amid ongoing debates with the University of Texas system and board recommendations.
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Texas
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Houston
Texas Senate OKs LSD Bill Sends Courts Plan To House
The Texas Senate unanimously approves a revised LSD prohibition bill and an omnibus courts measure. The LSD bill corrects 1967 act defects, authorizes search warrants for dangerous drugs, and grants peyote use relief to Native American Church members with 25 percent Indian blood. The courts bill creates 23 new district courts.
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D-Amarillo
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Waco
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Senator Bernal questions CPSB on minority hiring promises
Senate aide Joe Bernal presses the San Antonio City Public Service Board to report on progress from the Feb 6 1968 promises. He asks chairman Leroy Denman for details on upgrading unclassified workers education EEOC reports and recruitment standards including height and weight requirements for lineman applicants.
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San Antonio
UT Regents Sell 8.5 Million in Bonds for UT El Paso
The University of Texas regents sold 8.5 million dollars in bonds to fund construction at UT El Paso including a dormitory complex and an education and engineering teaching center. The plan supports a proposed UT of the Permian Basin and includes a men’s dorm, women’s dorm, and a large commons. They also approved purchasing the Mayfair Apartment Hotel in Houston for UT Houston uses and named plans for an inter-institutional TV system in the Texas Medical Center.
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Senate panel backs Robards Utility District bill
The Senate Water and Conservation Committee approved a bill by Rep. Lamoine Holland to establish the Robards Utility District in Bexar County. The measure envisions a district to operate local water services and related facilities.
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San Antonio
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Senator Berry Wins Exemption From Subdivision Bill
Austin Senator W. E. Red Berry secured exemption for Bexar County from a bill allowing commissioners courts to regulate subdivisions in unincorporated areas. The measure by Senator Criss Cole of Houston passed on a voice vote.
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Bexar County
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Houston
UPI Reports March Rise in Consumer Installment Credit
Washington reports consumer installment credit outstanding rose by 646 million dollars in March to a total of 112 billion dollars. The Federal Reserve released the figures Friday.
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