Governor Smith vetoes large budget in historic move
Governor Preston Smith announced a sweeping veto of $3.1 billion in state spending, urging a special legislative session in 1972 to rewrite the 1973 budget without new taxes. He signaled a 1972 session is likely as welfare funds were not appropriated for the second year, and stressed a strong public backing for his action.
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Crime and Tax Talk in Texas Headlines
Colonial style critique contrasts Lynch law era safety with present day police pace while noting a new sin tax in Texas. The piece flags vehicle ticket charges and debates state theft penalties, predicting increased revenue from punitive measures and tax on illicit gains.
Texas Officials Named to Boards and Commissions
Governor Smith appointed James L. Lindsey to the State Banking Board and named J E Walton and others to the Board of Health and the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission. Harold Boyd Harvey and other officials were named to the Film Commission and Court of Criminal Appeals. The piece also notes city revenue from local option sales tax, insurance rate talks, and various state projects and safety concerns.
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Elmer Baum
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Eastland
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Corpus Christi
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National Association of Attorneys General
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Turn Off the Engine and Take the Keys Out
A public safety note urges drivers to stop leaving engines running and keys in cars when departing. It argues a new law makes this a violation and stresses forming the habit until turning off the engine becomes automatic.
Supreme Court frees Muhammad Ali over draft evasion
The court’s unanimous ruling overturns Ali’s 1967 conviction, citing sincerity of conscientious objection as central. Critics warn of dangerous precedent as the decision prompts debate on patriotism and duty, noting fallen soldiers who served without seeking exemptions.
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Muhammad Ali
Ali
Justice Department
America
Dallas Morning News
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