Take the U N out of the United States
A U S writer criticizes the United Nations for involvement in Haiti and Iraq, arguing UN leadership and funding terms are unaccounted for by U S taxpayers. The letter urges dissolving UN influence and cites personal Janes to Senators Gramm and Hutchison. The writer lists contact details for the UN.
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United Nations
Haiti
U.S
Iraq
Kuwait
Madeline Albright
U.N
Phil Gramm
Kay Hutchison
Congress of
Congress
U.S.A. U.N
N.Y
Agnes H. Hicks
Voters urged to demand cost study before school bond vote
Dear Editor urges a fact based approach to the October 29 school bond election. The letter warns the 6.5 percent rate would incur about 380000 annual interest and over 13000000 in principal and interest over 20 years. It notes steep site excavation costs and elevator needs.
Wimberley ISD Board commits to new campus plan
The Wimberley Independent School District proposes a new high school campus to replace overcrowding, considering portable buildings as a temporary option. Portable classrooms would raise taxes and fail to resolve junior high and senior high integration, while a permanent campus would curb rising costs and bond rates, with 1996 as a completion target. The district highlights dedicated staff, student achievement, and national technology awards as proof of ongoing excellence.
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Shea Casey
Wimberley
WISD
Wimberley bond election appeal backs new high school campus
Scott Adkins urges voters to support WISD's first high school campus in the upcoming bond election. He notes 13 percent annual school growth, praises Wimberley’s community and schools, and highlights early voting details at the district administration building October 10 to 25. Laurel Gold, board president, signs the notice.
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Scott Adkins
Texas A & M University
South Texas
Wimberley
Wimberley Independent School
WISD
Laurel Gold
WISD labeled as mismanaged in plea for new debt
A reader criticizes WISD governance alleging poor money handling since its start, noting a proposed 5.875 million bond to fund another building after previously promising tax stability. The piece accuses the district of perpetual tax increases, overruns, and expansion of sports facilities, urging scrutiny of finances.
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WISD
Hays
Bud Burnett
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DB Bearden
Jim Gore
Metro
Stone Park
Texas
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Geee
Hays County
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