Texas Legislature Faces Tax Hikes and Budget Storm
The Texas 56th Legislature kicks off with talk of raising millions in state taxes to cover a projected general fund deficit of about 65.2 million for 1960 61. A fiscal study group proposes six ways to boost revenue including higher franchise taxes and tighter tax collection.
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Austin
Texas
56Th
Robert S. Calvert
Calvert
Jim Lindsey
State Steakley
Price Daniel
Comptroller’s Office
Senate
Sonnel
C. H. Langdeau
Langdeau
US Trust and Guaranty
Cecil Rotsch
Estate Life Ins. Co
William A. Harrison
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Advisory Council
Commission
Perry Brown
R. F. Newman
Labor
Newman
Brown
Maurice Acers
Aflcio
Jerry Holleman
University Bureau of Research
BBR
Public Notice of Estate Final Account for Dennis Bray
Public notice in Grayson County Texas invites all interested parties to review and contest the final account of Edward J Bray, executor, in the County Court of Grayson County. The hearing is set for the first Monday after ten days from posting, at Sherman courthouse.
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State OF Texas
Dennis H. Bray
Grayson County
Texas
Edward J Bray
A. D
Sherman
Liberals Push Bill Adding Medical Care to Social Security
The bill would provide up to 60 days of free hospital care and 120 days of nursing home care for beneficiaries and certain families. It faces opposition from the AMA and private insurers, with tax hikes likely to fund the program.
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Washington
Democratic
Congress
American Medical Association
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Arkansas Democrat
Sadness For an Old Friend
The Dallas Times Herald reflects on Sam Rayburn and Joe Martin as longtime rivals and friends in Congress. Rayburn, now speaker, and Martin, a former speaker, are praised for their parliamentary skill and enduring courtesy. Their personal respect endures despite shifts in leadership.
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Sam Rayburn
Texas
Joe Martin
United States
Congress
Martin
Rayburn
Sam
Massachusetts
Republican House
Dallas Times Herald
Plumber and Doctor Sit Down to a Unusual Trade Swap
A doctor solving a plumbing problem answers a call to fix a man's sick wife. The caller reveals he is a plumber and proposes a swap: the doctor will treat the wife and the plumber will handle the home plumbing. The exchange ends with a $5 doctor bill and a $10 plumber bill.
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State Capitol
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Dana
Rickey
Walt Weedel
J. C. Buchanan
Connell Rogers
Stephens & Bryant
Insurance & Real Estate
Afl-Cio
Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
Local Electric
UTA Public Service
San Antonio Street
Austin, Texas
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