Governors Tax Standoff Prompts Vague Veto Position
Gov. Preston Smith faced a legislative revolt over taxes and avoided a firm veto stance on a one-year non tax spending bill. He pledged a statement next week on the proposal backed by Lt. Gov. Barnes and Speaker Mutscher and hinted he may not reveal veto plans. The plan aims to delay new taxes by drafting a one-year budget while some push for a biennial approach. Barnes and Mutscher seek to cut the tax bill and fund pay raises for teachers.
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Austin, Tex
UPI
Preston Smith
Smith
Ben Barnes
Gus F. Mutscher
Barnes
Mutscher
House
Senate
Status Quo Sought Private Clubs
A report notes proposals about private clubs requiring personal introduction or presence of a member or family for admission. Indebtedness by a guest in such cases would be charged to the member. An arbitration panel resolved a dispute over eyeglass price advertising. The bill would require eye care ads to list both highest and lowest prices with equal prominence and mandate permits from the Texas Optometry Board.
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Gov. Smith
Texas Optometry Board
Texas private clubs pressure TLCB on guest rules
An association of private clubs asks the Texas Liquor Control Board to preserve the 1960 guest rules until the liquor by the drink vote next year. Supporters say many clubs can comply. opponents cite a broad law definition. A lawsuit may block enforcement.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Texas Liquor Control Board
Eugene Palmer
Associated Clubs of Texas
Texas Lone Star
Private Club Managers Association of America
TLCB
Tom Gordon
Abilene
Gordon
Texas
Senate panel backs Texas optometry reform bill
A Senate committee approved a bill by Sen. Jack Strong to abolish the State Board of Optometry Examiners and create a Texas optometry board aimed at ending a two year feud between chain store optometrists and ethical practitioners.
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Austin
UPI
Texas Optometry Board
Senate
Jack Strong
Longview
State Board of Optometry Examiners
Bathing Time Banter Sparks DST Debate
UPI reports Sen James S Bates D Edinburg opposes daylight savings time after a nine year old ally, Ryan Falls of Harlingen TX, writes urging a return to earlier time. The boy asks if a baseball player should bat and batters should bat when it is still light.
Calls for inquiry into Veterans Land Board leadership
Fred Williams of Houston urged House Speaker Gus Mutscher to investigate the Veterans Land Board and Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler. Williams, a 1970 candidate, alleges dictatorial control over vast appropriations and secrecy hindering access to funds and plans. He seeks verifiable facts on banks, authority, and veteran versus nonveteran beneficiaries.
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Williams
Sadler
Land Commissioner’s Office
Swedish submarine Stockjoernen dents Baltic dive during MPs tour
The Swedish navy reported its newest submarine Stockjoernen plunged too deep while taking seven members of parliament on a demonstration tour. Bottom plates cracked but no injuries. Navy says exercise was realistic and officials cited.
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Stockholm
UPI
Baltic Sea
M. P. Knut ‘Hugosson
Shepard Back After Ear Surgery Sets Sights on Moon
Space center report says astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr recovered from an ear infection after a private operation to drain fluid. He hopes to fly to the moon next year as one of two Mercury pioneers cleared to return to space and aviation duties.
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Shepard
Space Agency
William House
Otological Medical Group
Los Angeles
Astro
Space Center
Houston
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