Texas tax bills loom as lawmakers return to Capitol
Austin reports a Senate subcommittee begins drafting a tax bill likely exceeding 550 million to balance the budget. The House and Senate prepare appropriation bills, with a 10 member conference committee to settle a broad tax package including a corporate profits tax and sales tax increases.
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Austin
Tex
Capitol
Senate
House
Hcuse
Senate State Affairs Committee
Judges Face Loss if Courts Move to State District Courts
Several domestic relations and juvenile court judges risk retirement benefits cuts as their courts shift toward state district courts of general jurisdiction. Atty. Gen. Craw-
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Atty. Gen. Craw
Texas motor vehicle commission formed to license dealers
Governor Smith signed law creating a six member Texas Motor Vehicle Commission to license major car dealers and manufacturers. The measure assures warranties will be performed by dealers and manufacturers and prohibits false advertising and misrepresentation of products and services.
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Smith
Texas Motor Vehicle Commission
Former Texas banking official Falkner dies at 78
J M Falkner, former Texas Banking Commissioner, died last week at age 78. Senate voted to repeal the chain store tax that brings about five million dollars annually in revenue. House passed a bill aligning unemployment compensation with new federal standards. Senate ordered seven point nine million dollars in welfare funds shifted to shield aid to families with dependent children. Governor signed a law letting city bus firms offer inner fares for aged, blind and disabled. House approved a controversial ethics code amid backlash from consumer groups and through unions against a uniform consumer credit code and higher loan rates.
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Texas
J. M. Falkner
Senate
House
Smith
Acl-Cio
Uniform Consumer Credit Code
Winters man attends San Angelo appliance service school
Phil Anderson, West Texas Utilities Co. local manager in Winters, is in San Angelo this week for a WTA appliance service training school. The program aims to keep managers current in repair techniques and help service men maintain quality appliance repair for customers. Participants will disassemble and reassemble appliances to restore perfect operation, working on washers dryers refrigerators ranges and dishwashers.
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F. R
Phil) Anderson
West Texas Utilities Co
Winters
San Angelo
WTA
Classified Ads Sell Off Odds and Ends
A compact classifieds block lists miscellaneous household items for sale. Furniture, tools, knickknacks, and garage sale odds are advertised with brief descriptions and prices. Local buyers are invited to contact sellers for quick pickup and payment arrangements.
Burleson Keeps Coleman Draft Office for Now
Congressman Omar Burleson announced that Local Draft Board No. 21 in Coleman will remain in Coleman for now, serving Winters and Runnels County, after protesting a proposed move to collocate with Brownwood. He cited amendments to the Draft Law aimed at keeping board clerks and records within their county.
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Wade White
Omar Burleson
Selective Service System
Curtis Tarr
Burleson
House of Representatives
Senate
Draft Board
Selective Service
Runnels TSTA Unit Meets In Ballinger Next Tuesday
The Runnels County Unit of the Texas State Teachers Association will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday April 20 at Ballinger High School Auditorium starting 7 30 p m The executive board meets at 6 45 p m in the high school library Roger de los Santos TSTA field representative will speak on the Work of TSTA Human Relations Committee
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Runnels County Unit
Texas State Teachers Association
Ballinger High School
Roger de Los Santos
TSTA
Be Busy Sewing Club Meeting Notice
The Be Busy Sewing Club will meet on Monday April 26 at the home of Mrs G T Shott.
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G. T. Shott
Students Elect Representatives To WHS Council
Winters High School students elected four class representatives to the Student Council for 1971 72. Senior representatives include Debbie Boff, Tandy Medford, Brenda Kay Smith, Ricky Dean, Cliff Poe, and Steve Tatum with junior reps Benjie Lee and Kay Schwartz also chosen.
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WHS Council
Winters High
Debbie Boff
Tandy Medford
Brenda Kay Smith
Ricky Dean
Cliff Poe
Steve Tatum
Winters High Sophomores Named for 4-H Leaders
Landa Walker Fred dela Cruz Tony Rosson Wayne Schwartz lead a list of Winters Sophomores alongside Barbara Fairey Susan Pao Glenda Sneed Jim West Denny Heathcott Stan Tatum Keri Lynn Laughan Elvin Rodriguez Sheree Tekell Glen Colburn Mitch Davis Mike Moore in the 4-H class roster and student honors.
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Landa Walker
Fred Dela Cruz
Tony Rosson
Wayne Schwartz
Barbara Fairey
Susan Pao
Glenda Sneed
Jim West
Denny Heathcott
Stan Tatum
Keri Lynn Laughan
Elvin Rodriguez
Sheree Tekell
Glen Colburn
Mitch Davis
Mike Moore
Water intake in birds contrasts with pigeons' feeding method
A historical note explains that all birds except pigeons take water into their mouths and throw back their heads to swallow, highlighting a behavioral distinction in avian feeding.
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Abilene
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Stephenville
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Harlingen
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Murray
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Cassle & Cassle, Inc
Willis
Ted Meyer Or
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Ballinger Monument Company
W. G. Bedford
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
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East Truett
AG Opinions
F. R. Anderson
M. D
Johnston
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American Union Life Ins. CO
Case Hospital
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