Tax Valuations and Ballot Closures Highlight Texas Issues
Tax valuation inequities in Texas school districts are widespread, per a $70,000 Governor's Committee survey of 190 districts led by Charles Bartlett. Recommendations include full equalized values, new sale-based assessments, mandatory assessor training, and updated manuals. Also noted are nine small voting boxes with low turnout, proposals to consolidate polling places, and safety emphasis from Gov. Connally marking Texas Safety Sunday amid crash statistics.
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Stamford
Charles Bartlett
Dallas
Bartlett
University of Texas
Texas
Texas Association of Assessing Officers
Huge Water Planning Funds Sought in Austin Budget
New recommendations in the executive budget call for spending 11.6 million dollars on the state's water planning development and administration over the next two years, an increase of 6.7 million from the prior budget.
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Austin
Texas Water Development Board
Water Pollution Control Board
Water Rights Commission
John Connally
Water Development Board
Wpcb-River Authority
Texas
Connally
Eavesdropping Law Questions Privacy and Crime Balance
The piece discusses electronic bugs in everyday items used for eavesdropping and the legal question of admissibility. It cites cases where unlawful home intrusion tainted evidence and others where secret recordings without breaking in were allowed, stressing privacy versus crime fighting. It also notes Texas budget and governance items related to water resources and public notices.
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Free
No Question About Tax Increase
Editor notes The Old Philosopher on Johnson grass farm views the N 7 tax prospects. A reader cites a newspaper article predicting a fifty fifty chance of tax rises in 1967 while arguing taxes have increased every year. He critiques politicians promising tax cuts and praises rising costs as inevitable.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Johnson Grass Farm
Abilene
Fire Damages Perry Bros Store in Stamford
In December 1941 a basement fire at Perry Bros store caused over 50000 in damages, leaving only stone walls. Volunteers are sought for Red Cross relief in Jones County. Defense stamps and bonds plan meeting set, with representatives from Anson, Hamlin, Lueders, Hawley, Avoca, and Stamford. Stamford Comanche football game delayed to Dec 19. Legion hall to serve as cadet community center. 110 cadets to report next week from Kelley Field.
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Perry Bros
Ll. M. York
Red Cross War Relief Production
Jones County
Fense
Anson
Hamlin
Lueders
Hawley
Avoca
Stamford
Comanche
Vernon D. Hart
American Legion
Legion Hall
Cadets of
Stamford Arledge Field
Legion
Air Corps Training
Kelley Field
M. S. Jones
Manaager
ASC
Jones County Road District No. 1
Bulldogs Seek Revenge in 1956 Semi Final
The Stamford Bulldogs, 30 game winning streak at stake, face Terrell Tigers in the Texas AA semi finals in Dallas recalling December 1952 when Terrell won 20 0 in Abilene. Terrell has two losses this season to Class AAA teams.
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Stamford Bulldogs
Tigers
Terrell
Dallas
Abilene
Stamford
Bulldogs
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